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One of Manchester's most bold and eclectic cocktail bars is throwing a series of parties to celebrate its sixth birthday next week.

It may be just off the beaten track and tucked away in the basement of a Grade II-listed Victorian building on South King Street - just off Deansgate’s main thoroughfare in the heart of the city centre - but Arcane is no secret and has definitely made a well-deserved name for itself since opening its doors back in 2016.

Arcane was built off longtime friends and owners, Mark Taylor and Gary Kilroy's, vision for bringing something "creative yet unpretentious" to the city's nightlife scene, and it's fair to say that since then, it has more than earned its place as a bar worth hitting up when you're out in Manchester.

Given that it's known for having an extensive menu of drinks prepared by some of the city’s most-knowledgeable artisans, and has been surprising even the most seasoned cocktail connoisseurs for the past half-decade, Arcane has got a lot to celebrate.

Read more: The best ‘secret’ bars hidden away in Manchester

And next week, six years after the self-proclaimed "drinking den" first opened in the city, it's going to do just that.

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To celebrate six years in style, Arcane will be throwing a big birthday party on Thursday 9 June from 7:30pm - 4am, and you can expect live music from 10pm, a live DJ afterwards for the rest of the party, and of course, an eclectic mix of drinks and cocktails.

There’ll also be a couple of spirit brand events throughout the week too, with Jaegermeister Monday 6 June, Ocho on Tuesday 7 June, and Makers Mark on Wednesday 8 June.

After what has been an undeniably difficult two years for the city's hospitality scene amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the owners and staff at Arcane are also keen to use the sixth birthday party to mark the industry's return to near normality and "celebrate the fact that we're still here and we're still going strong".

There'll be plenty of drinks deals to make the most of throughout the big birthday party night, and in a fitting nod to what was available back when the bar first opened, guests can also grab some old industry "throwback" offers too.

How does a Tom Collins and a can of Tiny Rebel 313 for just £6 sound?

You can also expect  beer provided by Tiny Rebel, plenty of cocktails featuring tipples by event sponsors, Sipsmith Gin, as well as some limited-edition cocktails that will be mixed and served especially for the night, and even an ice luge for cask-aged Negronis too.

Read more: Some of Manchester’s best independent bars to sip a cocktail at

Staff will be suited and booted for the occasion, and there even promises to be a free welcome drink to any guests who want to get into the swing of things and come down dressed to the nines too.

Fancy it then? Head on down to Arcane from 7:30pm on Tuesday 6 - Thursday 9 June.

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The big Jubilee weekend has arrived, and Manchester will be buzzing with activity all weekend.

With four days to celebrate in this bumper bank holiday, there's plenty of time to get stuck in over the coming days.

Manchester City Council have organised plenty of action in the city centre, and bars and restaurants across the region will be throwing special events to mark 70 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign.

That's in addition to the street parties that will spring up all over Greater Manchester over the coming days.

Here's a guide to the major events taking place, and all the information you need to get involved yourself.

Queen’s Jubilee jamboree

City centre, 2-5 June

Manchester City Council has planned free events right across the city centre over the Jubilee weekend, including a 'complete transformation’ of Piccadilly Gardens into a bustling marketplace, with live music and dance performances.

There'll also be a beacon lit in St Peter’s Square at 9.45pm on Thursday, and a free Sunday Funday event in the Central Library, with a day filled with vintage films, crafts and face painting between 12pm and 4pm.

Head here for more information.

The Manchester Flower Show

City centre, 2-5 June

The city centre will again be filled with beautiful flowers this week as The Manchester Flower Show makes its return.

The hugely popular event will coincide with the Jubilee celebrations, and will include an extra-special Jubilee Trail of royal-themed floral displays.

You can find out more at themanchesterflowershow.com.

Jubilee Weekend on the East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway, 30 May - 2 June

The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is giving all people named Elizabeth a ride for free through the picturesque Greater Manchester countryside.

The heritage railway will also host special performances from the era during the long weekend, with each station along the line celebrating in true 1940s / 50s fashion with food, vintage stalls, and live music from local acts.

You can find out more here.

Hatch street party

Hatch, Oxford Road, 1-5 June

Manchester's popular shipping container village Hatch is hosting its very own ‘Street Party’ over the Jubilee weekend, with a platinum line up of the best events all taking place under one roof over.

Kicking off on Wednesday 1 June and running right through to Sunday 5 June, as with any street party, the Oxford Road venue will be adorned with bunting and party decorations to get everyone in the royal mood, and partygoers can expect everything from a raft of the best DJs to live music, street food, so much more.

You can find more information here.

Imperial War Museum

IWM North, 1-30 June

The Imperial War Museum's main exhibition space will host projections showing the Queen's history with the military throughout her reign - both in war and in peacetime.

Visitors will be able to view rarely-seen archive material in an immersive and unique setting.

Find out more here.

Jubilee Celebrations at King Street Townhouse

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King Street Townhouse will be transformed into an English country garden, with arrangements of summer blooms like lavender and rosemary filling the hotel.

They'll be serving a special Jubilee afternoon tea with Manchester Gin cocktails, and screening classic British films like Notting Hill and Paddington.

Find out more here.

A Right Royal Knees-Up at Albert's Schloss

Albert's Schloss, 1 - 5 June

Manchester's favourite party bar will be celebrating HRH with both a special menu and a series of events.

Expect Coronation chicken bagels, British-inspired kronuts and cruffins, and limited-edition cocktails.

The Jubilee Weekender events will include a Royal Baby Grand Slam on Wednesday, and a 'Queens through the Ages' event with Herstory on Friday night.

Jubilee Tea Dance Jive

The Trafford Centre, 2 June

The Trafford Centre will come alive with performances to bring together all age groups, who will perform contemporary and traditional tea dances. 

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style, this lively and heart-warming entertainment will be performed to iconic numbers including Elton John, Spice Girls and Queen on Thursday 2 June between 1pm-3pm by the Miss Joanne Farnell School of Dancing on the main stage located in The Orient.

It will be open to members of the public to watch and enjoy. 

You can find out more here.

Joshua Brooks - Street party bottomless brunch

Joshua Brooks, Princess Street, 2-4 June

Popular city centre venue Joshua Brooks is hosting a Queen’s Jubilee-themed Street Party Bottomless Brunch this week, and it includes the choice of one main from all-day kitchen favourites like burgers, burritos, and halloumi dippers, and combines them with 90-minutes of bottomless drinks.

Taking place on Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 June from 12pm-5pm, there’ll also be teacakes and prosecco on arrival.

Tickets will set you back £25 per person, and you can make a booking here.

Cloudwater X Levanter – The Queer Ju-Beer-lee Festival Bank Holiday

KAMPUS, 2-5 June

Manchester’s neighbourhood KAMPUS will play host a solid ten weeks of back-to-back block parties from its canalside garden, with each weekend seeing guest DJs take to the decks to spin tunes from different corners of the world – and this weekend’s event is celebrating the Queer Ju-Beer-lee Festival bank holiday.

Free-flowing beer will come courtesy of Manchester brewery Cloudwater, and food will be provided by Ramsbottom favourites Levanter serving up tapas, giant paella, and charcuterie boards aplenty.

This weekend, you can expect to celebrate the best of British in honour of Queen Liz, with arty bags and a street party at the ready, pouring fresh beer from the Queer Brewing Project.

You can find out more here.

Jubilee Street Party

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, 3 June

A whole host of Manchester’s best DJs and bands will descend onto The Refuge’s terrace on Friday 3 June to celebrate the Jubilee in royal style. 

Curated by The Refuge team, the Jubilee Street Party will showcase a diverse range of up-and-coming talent, alongside established names from around the city and beyond playing music with a tongue-in-cheek nod to the royal family from 1-10pm.

It’s not all about the live entertainment though, as partygoers can also expect to tuck into an array of different street party nibbles and a themed cocktail menu fit for a queen.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

Not So Secret Garden Party

The Stamford Quarter, Altrincham, 4-5 June

The Stamford Quarter in Altrincham will take advantage of the bumper bank holiday weekend with a garden party, offering activities, family fun, and entertainment all the way down George Street.

Think afternoon tea, face painting, strawberries and cream and Pimms, and workshops, as well as live music (including 40s-style swing and jazz) and roaming performers.

You can book on to a workshop here.

RHS Garden Bridgewater Jubilee Weekend

RHS Bridgewater, Salford, 2-5 June

There'll be brass bands positioned around the gardens at RHS Bridgewater this weekend, with performances from the Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band, Astley Youth Band and Farnworth and Walkden Band.

To enter the garden, you can book a slot here.

Featured image: Unsplash / Craig Shepheard, Demotix, NTB scanpix

]]> 283988 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-huge-live-concert-series-at-haydock-park-this-summer/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:35:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284227

A live concert series is kicking off at Haydock Park Racecourse this summer, and some huge names are playing headline shows.

The Jockey Club Live is renowned for bringing live music to thousands of fans in the relaxed open-air setting of some of the UK’s biggest racecourses, and after 2021 saw music-lovers return for a series of spectacular shows by Tom Jones, McFly, and more, 2022 at Haydock Park is set to be absolutely no different.

A lineup of mega stars have already been confirmed to bring the tunes to the Newton-le-Willows based racecourse over the next couple of months, and there's "something for everyone".

Event organisers say it's set to be "a wonderful summer of music and racing".

But when does the series officially kick-off? Which famous names are set to be performing in the jam-packed lineup? And are there any tickets still available for the highly-anticipated shows? We have rounded up answers to all of those questions and more.

Here is everything you need to know The Jockey Club Live 2022 at Haydock Park Racecourse.

Who is performing?

Paloma Faith, Madness, and Rudimental are the three major names on this year's lineup.

Double platinum and BRIT award-winning artist Paloma Faith will be heading out on her second UK tour within a year with this summer, and will be stopping off at Haydock Park to perform and have fans singing along to hits from her extensive and much-loved repertoire, as well as new songs from her fifth studio album Infinite Things.

Another chart-topping act set to hit Haydock Park this summer is the genre-defying, BRIT award-winning drum and bass band Rudimental, who will be playing a headline DJ set in August.

"We’re so excited live music is back," Rudimental said of their first time at Haydock Park.

But by far one of the stand-outs of the 2022 Jockey Club Live series at Haydock Park has to be the legendary British band, Madness - who previously headlined the racecourse back in 2015 and will make a return next month.

Combining the genres of ska, reggae, motown, rock’n’roll and classic pop, Madness have become one of the music industry’s best-loved live acts, and have had so many hits to their name over the last couple of decades, including ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘Driving In My Car’, ‘Our House’, and the iconic 1982 number one single ‘House of Fun’.

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The Jockey Club Live 2022 officially kicks-off at Haydock Park Racecourse next month, with Paloma Faith performing on Friday 1 July, and the series set to be running right through the summer until early August.

Madness are next on the lineup, with a show on Saturday 16 July, all before Rudimental take to the stage on Friday 5 August.

Will there be food available?

There are three restaurants on site at Haydock Park Racecourse - the Kauto Star Restaurant, Harry's Bistro, and the Park Suite Restaurant.

On top of that, there's also set to be a number of bars and food traders offering a wide range of drinks, tasty snacks, and meals to keep you going throughout the day.

• Be Friendly Enclosure - Traditional fish and chips, dish of day, baguettes, snacks, tea and coffee, and a full bar
• Paddock - Crosby coffee, owners and trainers, and bar / food.
• Sports Bar - A full bar
• Sprint Cup Bar - Full bar, soup, sandwiches, pies, hot dishes, and tea and coffee
• Makerfield Lawn - Wine rack on the lawn, deli sandwiches, and a full bar
• Champagne Bar - Wine, champagne, and a seafood selection

Additional food stands will vary across fixtures too, so there'll be something for everyone.

Are there any hospitality packages?

There are a range of hospitality packages available to suit all budgets too.

The Classic Experience at Haydock Park Racecourse is the "best value dining" package located in the Kauto Star Restaurant, and for £120 per person, tickets include a two-course meal and private table for the day, tea and coffee, and an admission badge and hospitality ticket.

For £138 per person, the Premier Experience includes a three-course meal with a private table for the day, ta and coffee, a racecard and access to betting facilities, and an admission badge and hospitality ticket.

Then finally, the VIP Experience lets you entertain your guests from the moment they arrive, with a sparkling champagne reception, a four-course meal served at Harry's Bistro and private table for the day, tea and coffee, a racecard and access to betting facilities, and an admission badge and hospitality ticket

The special VIP Experience is available to book from £159 per person.

How do I get there? Is there any parking?

Haydock Park Racecourse is set in an area of parkland between Haydock, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Golborne, and Newton-le-Willows, and it is accessible by car, train, and a number of public transport options including public buses and complementary shuttle bus services.

The venue is located just one mile from Junction 23 of the M6.

All parking is free of charge at the racecourse, with three reserved car parks for those racegoers with reserved car park passes, and a large gravel car park for everyone else to use.

You can find more information about getting to the venue on The Jockey Club Live website here.

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Haydock Park Racecourse if a fully-accessible venue - with accessible viewing areas for all live music events, accessible toilets in all areas, and disabled car parking available free of charge too.

The venue offers an accessible viewing area close to the stage at Haydock Park, and is currently operating a waiting list.

You will be added to the waiting list once you confirm your requirements, and although the venue says it cannot guarantee it will be able to accommodate all requests, it will "use our best endeavours to do so", and if for any reason it cannot accommodate the required needs, it will offer full refunds.

You can find more information about accessibility at Haydock Park here.

How much are tickets? And where can I grab them?

Tickets for the full 2022 series of The Jockey Club Live events at Haydock Park this summer are now on sale - with prices starting at £35 for adults and £15 for children, while children aged four and under go free of charge.

You can find out more information and grab yours here.

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]]> 284227 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/liam-gallagher-at-etihad-stadium-manchester-tickets-support-stage-times-and-setlist/ Tue, 31 May 2022 23:04:30 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284362

One of the most-anticipated gigs of the summer is upon us, with Liam Gallagher set to play a biblical homecoming gig in Manchester.

The former Oasis frontman will take to the stage at the massive Etihad Stadium - the home ground of his beloved Manchester City FC.

Liam will go on this week to play two historic gigs at Knebworth, though sadly without guitarist and long-time friend Bonehead at his side.

The star is performing straight off the back of the release of his new album, C'Mon, You Know, and will likely dip into the huge Oasis back catalogue too.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday night's gig.

Are you going to Liam Gallagher's gig? Tag us in your videos and photos on Twitter @TheMancUK and Instagram @the.manc.

Who's supporting Liam Gallagher at the Etihad Stadium?

The Charlatans

The Charlatans need no introduction, as fellow giants of the mid-90s rock scene that they shared with Oasis - and Liam Gallagher himself.

Fronted by Tim Burgess, the group have 13 studio albums, all of which have charted in the top 40.

They most recently released a greatest hits compilation, titled A Head Full of Ideas.

Goat Girl

London four-piece Goat Girl will be supporting Liam Gallagher at the Etihad on Wednesday night as well as at his two Knebworth gigs.

They'll then head out to tour Europe, including additional dates in Manchester at Castlefield Bowl and at Psych Fest.

The group first formed in 2016 and have released two studio albums to date.

Paul Gallagher

Liam's big brother Paul has just been announced on the line-up for Wednesday's Etihad concert.

He'll be playing a DJ set to get the crowds warmed up.

What are the stage times for Liam Gallagher's gig?

Doors for the Etihad Stadium will open at 5pm on Wednesday 1 June, with Paul Gallagher on decks to welcome people.

The rest of the stage times are expected to be as follows:

Goat Girl - 6.25pm

The Charlatans - 7.25pm

Liam Gallagher - 9.00pm

How do I get to the Etihad Stadium?

There's a tram that runs straight to the Etihad from the city centre in less than 10 minutes, which might be your best option, though it only runs every 12 minutes and is likely to be very busy.

Holt Town and Velopark tram stops won't operate after the gig until the crowds have cleared from Etihad Campus.

You can also walk to and from the stadium, which takes around half an hour from Piccadilly.

There are several car parks around the venue if you want to drive, though again, these will be busy and will fill up quickly.

Read more: Liam Gallagher launches exclusive Selfridges fashion collection, featuring £165 shorts and a £60 bucket hat

TfGM have said: "Based off data from previous events at the Etihad, we expect the roads such as - Regent Road, Hyde Road, Ashton Old Road and Mancunian Way - to be busy in the hours before and after the concert. Please consider leaving the car at home or re-routing your journey. D’You Know What I Mean? This way, you’ll avoid the congested areas.

"City centre Metrolink stops and services on the Ashton line will run to a 12-minute frequency and will be busier in the run up to the gig. This means You’ve Gotta Roll With It, Gotta Take Your Time when boarding a service. Don’t Look Back In Anger wishing you would have set off a little earlier for a more comfortable journey."

Right then.

You can visit their website to plan your journey in advance.

Can I still buy tickets?

Miraculously, yes you can!

There are still a handful of tickets left on Ticketmaster for Liam Gallagher at the Etihad.

General admission standing tickets are all gone, but if you don't mind sitting right up at the top of the huge venue, you can grab a last-minute ticket for £62.10.

There are also a few seats a little closer to the stage, priced at £83.10 each before booking fees.

What will Liam Gallagher's setlist be like?

As this is the first date in his stadium tour, and the new album has only been out for a few days, it's hard to call the setlist at this stage.

When he recently performed an intimate gig in Blackburn, this is what he went for:

Hello
Rock 'n' Roll Star
Morning Glory
Wall of Glass
Shockwave
Everything's Electric
Better Days
Slide Away
Stand by Me
C'mon You Know
World's in Need
The River
Once
Encore:
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Cast No Shadow
Live Forever
Wonderwall

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]]> 284362 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/keir-starmer-and-angela-rayner-given-police-questionnaires-over-beergate/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:40:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284374

Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner have been handed police questionnaires over an alleged breach of lockdown rules.

In the latest of what has been dubbed the 'beergate' scandal, it has now been confirmed that the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party have been given questionnaires by Durham Constabulary over an event held in Durham in April 2021.

The event - which both Starmer and Rayner were present at - took place after day of campaigning for the local elections with party colleagues, and leaked footage shows them having drinks and a takeaway curry was ordered.

It was confirmed by a Labour Party spokesperson, who simply said: "Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner have received questionnaires from Durham Constabulary."

In response to and in the wake of the ongoing Number 10 'partygate' scandal, both Starmer and Rayner have previously said that they will stand down from their roles if they are fined by police over the investigation, but have insisted they are "confident" that no rules were broken.

Read more: Metropolitan Police close 'partygate' investigation after issuing 126 fines

Starmer said he "put everything on the line", and insisted that resigning from his role would be “the right thing to do”.

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"I'm absolutely clear that no laws were broken, they were followed at all times," he has said.

Angela Rayner, MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, said resigning would be "the decent thing", adding: "No rules were broken. Eating during a long day’s work was not against the rules. We have a Prime Minister who has been found to have broken the rules, lied about it, and then been fined.

"If I were issued with a fine, I would do the decent thing and step down."

At the time the event took place, COVID-19 lockdown rules banned household mixing indoors, with the exception of working, which is why Labour has claimed it can prove the beers and curry shared by its team were part of a working day preparing for the Hartlepool by-election.

Read more: Boris Johnson 'told Sue Gray to abandon report' into partygate

However, Durham Constabulary subsequently opened an investigation after calls from Tory MPs for them to investigate the incident.

Durham Police's investigation is set to carry on at least until June, when any of the at least 15 people present could face a penalty if it is deemed they broke the law.

Featured Image - Parliament TV

]]> 284374 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/michael-owen-says-his-daughter-going-on-love-island-is-his-worst-nightmare/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:43:50 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284402

Michael Owen called it a "father's worst nightmare" after his daughter has been confirmed in the lineup of this year's Love Island.

With the hit reality series set to start airing from Monday 6 June, it was announced by ITV earlier this week that Gemma Owen - an international dressage rider from Chester, who also owns her own swimwear line, OG Beachwear - will be heading into the Love Island villa this year in the search for love.

The 19-year-old is the youngest contestant in this year's lineup, and said she decided to go on the show after her last relationship ended.

ITV described Gemma as being "used to the spotlight", adding that she has: "Travelled all across Europe, competing in big arenas in big competitions.

"Plus her dad was a professional football player, so that sporting spirit must run in the family."

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Gemma - who describes herself as "fun, flirty, and fiery" and admitted that she is "very competitive" - is the oldest of four children from footballing legend Michael Owen, who has previously played for Liverpool and Manchester United.

"When it comes to relationships, I will always go for what I want," Gemma added.

But now, ahead of his daughter's appearance on the show, Michael Owen has spoken out to say he was originally a bit "skeptical" when she first told him.

He added that she is a "sensible girl" though.

Read more: Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma is heading into the Love Island villa

He told ITV News: "I have no doubts that she will make us all proud - it's probably a father's worst nightmare, but whatever she wants to do, you've got be supportive."

The 42-year-old former footballer said he's never watched the popular ITV show before, but he's "heard a lot about it" and will tuning in this year, adding: "I think old, grumpy men like me will always have an opinion on it because I don't watch it and you just hear the snippets, but she assures me that it's not as bad as I think.

"So, we'll give it a watch and I hope she enjoys herself."

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— Love Island (@LoveIsland) May 31, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/bradford-named-uk-city-of-culture-2025-and-celebrated-with-picture-of-cathedral-in-norfolk-manc/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:25:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284403

Bradford has been named the UK City of Culture for 2025 - but a mix-up over religious buildings has been a huge talking point overnight.

The Diocese of Leeds Twitter account shared a photo of the wrong church in its congratulatory tweet to Bradford, The Hoot reports.

The account posted to praise its Yorkshire neighbours on being named City of Culture 2025 - but used a picture of a building that's 180 miles away from Bradford.

The now-deleted tweet featured an image of The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, all the way in Norwich, which is quite embarrassing when you think that Bradford Cathedral is actually part of Diocese of Leeds.

Of course, people were quick to point out the error, teasing the account for its mix-up.

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One person wrote: "Nothing says Bradford, West Yorkshire, City of Culture 2025, like a picture of Norwich RC Cathedral."

Another quipped: "Bradford Cathedral is much nicer than that *checks images of churches in Bradford*..... 'random church'."

Someone else commented: "This isn't Bradford Cathedral, Your Grace!"

Read more: Manchester’s landmark Corn Exchange building is up for sale at £42m

Bradford Cathedral itself saw the funny side, replying to people pointing out the error.

They wrote, alongside a laughing face emoji: "We didn't want to say anything."

They also posted: "We once saw Leeds Minster on a York 10k run medal so anything goes!"

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— Fr David Burrows (@FrBurrows) May 31, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-named-second-most-dangerous-place-to-live-in-uk-for-burglaries/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:50:20 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284430

Manchester has been named the second "most dangerous" place to live in the UK for burglaries, according to a new study.

According to new research carried out by insurance comparison platform, Confused.com - which analysed the number of burglaries across the country between 2017 and 2021 - only the North East city of Middlesbrough had a higher burglary rate than Manchester, which saw an average of 7.11 thefts per 1,000 people last year.

The data show that city's rate is more than double the UK national average of 2.60 thefts per 1,000 people.

It's not just the city itself that has ranked highly though, as all Greater Manchester boroughs were among the top 50 most burgled areas of the UK, according to the study - with Bolton and Stockport also featuring in the top 10.

Bolton saw 6.57 burglaries per 1,000 people were reported to police, while there were 6.10 per 1,000 population in Stockport.

Top 10 Most Burgled Areas of the UK

1. Middlesbrough
2. Manchester
3. Doncaster
4. Hackney
5. Kensington and Chelsea
6. Bolton
7. Haringey
8. Birmingham
9. Stockport
10. Hammersmith and Fulham

With all that being said, the data shows that there has generally been a drop in burglary rates across nationwide year on year, with Manchester seeing a 35.9% decrease since 2017.

The rate plummeted 30.7% in Bolton, and 37% in Stockport too.

On the other end of the spectrum though, the data shows that Trafford is regarded as the safest area of the Greater Manchester region - with 5.03 burglaries per 1,000 people in 2021.

Speaking on the findings of the new research, Jessica Willock - Home Insurance Expert at Confused.com - said: "Although burglary rates seem to be dropping year on year, it’s still as important to make sure your home is safe.

"Security cameras and burglary alarms aren’t only a great deterrent from potential thieves, but having them could reduce your home insurance prices.

Read more: Greater Manchester residents told to be vigilant ahead of 'crime night'

"Our guide to protecting your home from burglars outlines some of the most effective ways of keeping your house safe, and this includes some simple changes, such as investing in smart home security [as] nowadays, technology has advanced to give us cheap, easy to install smart home devices such as doorbells and automated lights.

"These let you know who’s outside without you needing to go near the door."

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]]> 284430 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/family-pay-heartfelt-tribute-to-wonderful-bolton-father-who-died-in-m61-collision/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:24:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284452

A family have paid a heartfelt tribute to a "genuine and caring father" who died following a collision in Bolton last week.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that officers were called to the northbound M61 to reports that an Audi A5 had been involved in a serious collision at about 5:25am on Friday 27 May 2022, and emergency services attended the scene.

Peter Howorth, 32, was treated at the scene and taken to hospital where he sadly later died.

Now, his loving family have today paid an emotional tribute to Peter, calling him a "wonderful father, fiancé, son, brother, and uncle".

The heartfelt tribute on the GMP website reads: "Peter was loved by everyone that met him.

"A genuine and caring guy with a big heart who loved life. A wonderful father, fiancé, son, brother and uncle. His family and friends are beyond devastated, words cannot express how much he will be missed by so very many people."

GMP confirmed that officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to get in touch.

Giving an update on the ongoing situation, Sergeant Neil Pennington, from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with Peter’s family who are currently being supported by specialist officers and are understandably devastated at losing a loved one.

"We’re continuing to ask anyone who may have seen anything or may have any dashcam footage to get in touch."

Think you may have information or dashcam footage?

You can call 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 412 of 27/05/2022, or information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

If you can't report online, you can call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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]]> 284452 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/first-look-inside-pollens-new-garden-side-cafe-at-kampus/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:20:27 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284489

From a fledgling opening in an archway on back Piccadilly to two city centre cafes in the space of just seven years, Pollen is the Manchester bakery that needs no introduction.

Founded by bankers-turned-bakers Hannah Calvert and Chris Kelly in 2016, early fans happily queued - sometimes for hours - in the wind and rain to get their hands on its inaugural stuffed cruffins and loaves of sourdough.

It outgrew that little archway in 2018 and soon set its sights on a new location at Cotton Field Wharf near Ancoats Marina, launching a crowdfunder for the site and smashing its fundraising target in the space of just one day.

That move also saw it expand its offering, developing a new brunch menu and sandwich selection to complement its bakery and coffee counter.

Now, Pollen has grown up once again - opening a second, significantly larger site down at the new, Gay Village-adjacent garden neighbourhood, Kampus.

With a brand new menu, a covered, al fresco dining area looking out into the garden, and a sleek glass kitchen that allows diners to watch pastries being rolled and shaped whilst they brunch, it looks set to be a triumph.

Invited for breakfast ahead of its opening on Thursday 9 June, we tuck into platefuls of perfectly laminated pastries still warm from the oven - washed down with cups of steaming black coffee and fresh orange juice.

Breakfast dishes include the likes of an egg bun - the egg itself a perfectly formed square, oozing with added Westcombe cheddar and flecked with a sprig of watercress - and a BLT with smoked streaky bacon, butterhead lettuce, and house-made charred tomato ketchup.

Elsewhere, you'll find hearty slices of sourdough topped with Pollen's own ricotta and lardo, agretti, English broad beans and peas; a glistening Hogget shoulder hashbrown with dill sauerkraut and Neil's Yard Creme Fraiche; and white asparagus with a soft boiled egg, walnut veloute and lovage.

The new site, conveniently close to Piccadilly for commuters hanging about before a train, enables Pollen to re-house its pastry team in a brand new kitchen.

Co-owner Chris explained: “Our second location in Kampus forms part of our evolution and growth.

"After drastically running out of space at our Ancoats bakery, the new location re-homes our pastry team in a dedicated pastry kitchen behind a glass gallery so you can see all the action taking place throughout the day and the masters at work.

“We will still serve the full range as usual at the Marina, but the new kitchen will allow us so much
more creative freedom.

“With a bigger café space, we’re creating a brand new, modern, refined menu which will change with the seasons and showcasing the best produce available at the time."

Pollen's move to the neighbourhood kicks off a summer jam-packed with new openings, as Kampus gears up to welcome joins a raft of other lauded independents including Madre’s Mexican Taqueria, Great North Pie Company, Beeswing Wine Bar, Cloudwater beer hall and General Store.

The garden neighbourhood will also host a new night market this summer in partnership with Ancoats pop-up markets.

It officially opens its doors next week from Thursday 9 June.

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]]> 284489 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/two-million-people-estimated-to-be-suffering-from-long-covid-in-the-uk/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:17:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284504

New data has revealed that a record two million people in the UK are estimated to be suffering from long COVID symptoms.

The prevalence of long COVID in the UK has jumped sharply since the end of the Omicron variant wave - which infected millions of people over the winter - and now, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the condition is thought to be adversely affecting the day-to-day activities of around 1.4 million people nationwide, which is around seven in 10 of those who reported having COVID-19.

Since the beginning of 2022, the ONS said that 700,000 people have developed the condition - which is more than a third of the overall total.

Of the two million people with long COVID, 1.4 million said they first had coronavirus, or suspected they had the illness, at least 12 weeks previously, while 826,000 said first had it at least a year earlier.

Another 376,000 people said they first had COVID-19 at least two years previously.

The ONS said it found that, up until 1 May 2022, a total of 398,000 people - which equates to one in five - said that their ability to undertake day-to-day activities after contracting COVID-19 has been "limited a lot".

https://twitter.com/ONS/status/1531917729917198340?s=20&t=C7MgHes77yeBSVn6XS0Wzw

Fatigue continues to be the most-common long COVID symptom, which is said to be currently experienced by 55% of people.

This is followed by 32% with shortness of breath, 23% with a cough, and 23% with muscle ache.

When it comes to the types of people more susceptible, the ONS added that the rates of long COVID were the highest among women, those aged 35 to 69 years, people living in more deprived areas, those working in social care, teaching and education or health care, and those with other health conditions or disabilities.

In response to the record figure and new ONS data, Layla Moran MP - Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus - said: "For nearly two years, we have been warning the UK government about the scale and dangers of the long COVID crisis... [and] after reaching this grim milestone, the government cannot bury their heads in the sand any longer.

"They must urgently classify long COVID as an occupational illness, provide formal guidance to employers, and increase funding for research into treatments."

The new ONS figures are based on self-reported long COVID from a representative sample of 296,868 responses from people in private households in the four weeks to 1 May 2022.

Featured Image - Engin Akyurt (via Unsplash)

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— Office for National Statistics (ONS) (@ONS) June 1, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/mccain-announces-drag-queen-baga-chipz-as-creative-director/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:49:48 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284543

McCain has just announced Ru Paul's Drag Race Superstar Baga Chiz as its new creative director.

Taking a leaf out of Pretty Little Thing's book, the creators behind the nation's favourite potato brands have brought on the superstar drag queen to oversee its creative output online.

Having already awarded herself an MBE for “contributions to the Potato Arts”, it sounds like she's pretty well qualified for the role to be honest.

The self-proclaimed “Queen of Chips” will be getting involved with all the various creative outputs of the McCain business, starting with those all-important midweek meals.

Serving us delicious potato realness, she's set to share her own fabulous take on British classics - including the beloved potato smiles and beans, and the ultimate UK favourite, the chip butty.

Styling things up with her very own personalised diamante oven glove, Baga will be on hand to give the nation ideas and inspiration on how the dishes can best be enjoyed - .kicking things off with a livestream from her personal Instagram account this Thursday 2 June.

Baga originally hails from West Bromich but spent most of her career working in East London before competing on the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019.

She instantly won fans on the show for her hilarious portrayal of Margaret Thatcher on The Snatch Game (a celebrity impersonation challenge), and whilst she didn't win the show she went on to appear on numerous others - including  RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World 2022.

She's also appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and The Celebrity Circle.

Speaking on the announcement, Mark Hodge, Marketing Director at McCain, said: “We’re delighted to finally be able to unveil Baga as our first ever Creative Director - her iconic and fearless attitude perfectly encapsulates our ‘Anything Goes’ philosophy. 

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"With Baga’s support, we really want to highlight that any meal can be exciting when you invite McCain onto the plate - through our new series of social videos.”

Feature image - Supplied

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[back at Track every weekend in July]

Sam Astley-Dean is a Michelin-trained chef who's worked at the likes of Michelin-starred London restaurants Chez Bruce and Elystan Street, and 5-star luxury hotels Claridge’s and The Chester Grosvenor.

But after years spent cooking in high-end kitchens, he's switched his chef whites for jeans and a tshirt as he applies his skills to his new project, Rise - a one-man pizza pop-up that's currently blowing the minds of beer lovers at Manchester brewery Track's taproom.

Founded on the principles of natural, organic and ethical produce, Rise has only been going for a year - but it's already making its mark on the foodies of Greater Manchester with various pop-ups in Salford Quays, Stockport, Levenshulme and more.

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In this month’s edition of our series A Manc’s Guide To, we're looking at Ancoats, widely considered to be one of Manchester's - and the world's - trendiest neighbourhoods.

Little Italy, Sanitary Street,

Food and drink

Rad's -

Erst -

Flawd -

Ca Phe Viet -

Pollen -

The Crown and Kettle -

Companio Bakery -

Pho No. 1 -

Trove -

Cafe Cotton -

Mira -

Rudy's -

Second City -

The Jane Eyre -

Sugo Pasta Kitchen -

Mana -

Hip Hop Chip Shop -

Lazy Tony's Lasagneria -

Soul and Surf -

Jimmy's Manchester -

Blossom Street Social -

Street Urchin -

The Edinburgh Castle -

Seven Brothers Beerhouse -

Mule - (Lucky Ramen place still inside there)

Cask -

Elnecot -

Canto -

Sushi Marvel -

Shopping

Maker's Market -

Ancoats General Store -

Nightlife and hotels

Culture

Green spaces

Property

Transport

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Take some events off Lock91's website: https://www.lock-91.co.uk/events/?month=jun&yr=2022

King Street Townhouse Marvel cinema (on email).

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Smash hit musical The Lion King has just added even more dates to its run in Manchester - and tickets go on sale today.

The award-winning theatre show announced its return to the Palace Theatre, after having to repeatedly postpone previous shows because of coronavirus restrictions.

The stage adaptation of the 1994 Disney film had already announced a three-month run this autumn and winter, but now it's extended it again.

The Lion King has now added a batch of new dates and will stay in Manchester until 19 February 2023.

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It gives fans a chance to see this incredible show after the previous dates sold out due to phenomenal demand.

The spellbinding show marries puppetry (there are 232 puppets in every show) and costumes with a huge cast of actors to bring Simba's tale to life.

The Lion King's theatre adaptation features all the familiar hits, including The Circle of Life and Can You Feel The Long Tonight, with a soundtrack written by the likes of Elton John, Tim Rice and South African composer Lebo M.

The musical follows young lion Simba's journey to becoming King of the Pridelands, joined by other characters such as Timon and Pumba, Nala, Scar, and Zazu.

Read more: The Bodyguard musical is heading to Manchester, with tickets from just £13

It was won six Tony awards since launching on Broadway in the late 1990s.

Already seen by more than 110 million people worldwide, The Lion King will now be at the Palace Theatre between 27 October and 19 February.

Tickets for The Lion King go on sale at 10am on Friday 17 June - you can book yours here.

Featured image: Brinkhoff-Mogenburg

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The Salford Rum Company has opened its very first distillery and bar - aptly named The Dirty Old Town Distillery after The Pogues hit track from their 1985 album Rum Sodomy & the Lash

Located in Arch 33 on Viaduct Street, Salford, the distillery also boasts Greater Manchester’s very first rum garden on accompanying land under the railway line.  

Inside, a bar and seating area serving a host of cocktails, local beers and ales and spirits, whilst outside space formerly used for the railroad has now become Greater Manchester's very first and only rum garden. 

Salford Rum was created when James and Tommy – rugby-league-playing high school friends - took inspiration from the growing gin category and set out to make a premium rum that would rival Greater Manchester's luxury gins.

The brand-new venue is also home to a beautiful craft column still, which will enable Salford Rum to innovate and experiment with new expressions to complement its core range Dark Spice and Original Spice,

Salford Rum has created two core expressions since its launch in 2018; a golden Salford Spiced Rum and Salford Dark Spice, along with various gifting options and special editions – including a Honey Rum which sold out in seconds when it launched online earlier this year.

The firm signed its first national distribution deal with local, purpose-led firm Ten Locks this year, which saw its rums stocked in Co-op and Morrisons stores across the country. 

Tommy Gaughan, one half of the duo responsible for launching Salford Rum, said: “The support we’ve had locally for Salford Rum is nothing short of incredible. When looking for somewhere to take the brand to the next level, it was always going to be in Salford, and always going to be a place whereby our supporters can come and feel like they’re part of the Salford family.”

James Harrison, who founded the brand with Tommy said: “It’s been quite a ride and our first step into hospitality feels surreal. It’s time for us to grow in Greater Manchester’s vibrant drinks scene and for the brand to have somewhere to develop and – of course – serve awesome drinks. We’ve got so many ideas and can’t wait to see the distillery space, bar and rum garden come to life over the next couple of months.”

James Harrison says: “We’re grounded in Salford and are wholly dedicated to bringing to life what the city has to offer – be it local talent, drinks and team members. We trialled a lot of offering over Christmas and have some brilliant ideas in the pipeline to truly bring to life how special Salford’s place on the Greater Manchester map is. The city has so much to offer, and where we can we’ll be championing it

After learning about premium rum making on top of their day jobs, and with a small self-funded start up investment of just £8,000, the duo created their first premium golden spiced spirit – Salford Spiced Rum - as a passionate celebration of the history, heritage and people of the Salford Docks in Greater Manchester throughout the late 1800's and early 1900's.  

An era whereby the city’s Salford Docks grew to be the third-largest port in the UK, Salford Rum takes its flavour inspiration from the rums, fruits and spices from the Caribbean which were landing on British shores for the first time in that bygone time. 

]]> 286225 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-new-restaurants-and-bars-opening-in-manchester-this-month-june-2022/ Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:07:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284222

Some big, familiar restaurant names have rocked up in Manchester in recent weeks, and will continue to do so into June.

But there's plenty of homegrown talent popping up all over the region, including some old favourites moving up in the world.

Take Pollen, who have just moved into their enormous new site at Kampus, or pizza pedlars Corner Slice, who have paired up with Jimmy's in Ancoats.

Then there's a very familiar old name in the form of a new Blockbusters cocktail bar, and plenty more newcomers joining the fray.

Keep reading to see the new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this June.

Kitten Izakaya, Deansgate Sq

When it opens on Deansgate Square this June, Kitten will feature modern Japanese fine-dining and contemporary cocktails in a swanky setting

Guests can dine with a front-row seat to the sushi chefs, glancing into the semi-open kitchen to see dishes grilled over one of the largest charcoal Robatayak grills in the city. 

Bringing modern Japanese fine-dining to the heart of the city, the menu will focus on high-end sushi, sashimi, and robata-grilled dishes, all served in an exceedingly glamorous setting boasting a 5-metre-high Bonsai treet, bamboo walls and elegant Venetian plastering.

Opens 17 June

Blockbuster NQ

Nothing says Y2K quite like spending your Friday night in a Blockbuster, which makes the arrival of this new Northern Quarter bar particularly timely.

Paying homage to the glory days of video rental, the video shop-themed bar has gone the whole hog with cocktails like the 'VHS Presso Martini’, ‘Alcopop-corn’ and the ‘PG&T’.

Split across two floors, its main floor is modelled on the classic Blockbuster store set up and even includes a ‘naughty films’ section hidden at the back.

DVD cases line the walls and there's even a separate x-rated section dedicated to adult videos.

Downstairs, meanwhile, black walls, velvet chairs, and a sparkly stage for performances lend a cinematic feel to the bar’s entertainment space.

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Tim Hortons

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Tim Hortons has opened on Market Street, bringing its best-selling donuts, breakfasts, and burgers to Manchester city centre for the first time.

Open until late, you can get your fix of Tim bits (made using the leftover dough taken from the donut holes) and those liquid gold French vanilla lattes on Market Street throughout the week.

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Adelphi Lads Club

Salford’s historic Adelphi Lads Club will reopen this month as a new bar and kitchen after over a decade of closure.

The 134-year-old building will be brought back to life by the teams behind Elnecot and Tokyo Ramen, who will bring a new BBQ food concept to the historic Salford site.

Diners can expect to see similar themes running through the new bar and kitchen, with signature bold flavours, smoke and fire all playing a prominent part on the menu.

Opens 17 June

Read more: Salford’s historic Adelphi Lads Club to become bar and kitchen

Paradise Skate World

From the team behind crazy golfing aficionados Junkyard Golf comes Paradise Skate World - a new 'intergalactic' roller skating rink set to open on Deansgate this June.

With a cutting edge rink and huge bar serving 'intergalactic cocktails' alongside a selection of Japanese and Mexican bar snacks, it's certainly something a little bit different.

If you fancy sipping on space cocktails and skating off into the cosmos, well, then look no further.

Opening in June

Neon Tiger

A new Thai BBQ restaurant, Neon Tiger opens in Manchester this June in the former Grindsmith unit on Bridge Street.

It will pay homage to traditional charcoal cooking methods with a host of grilled skewer dishes and sharing plates, bringing street food-style barebque dining to the city.

Using traditional cooking processes of live fire and smoked meat, diners can expect to find the likes of house made lemongrass and turmeric smoked sausages, King oyster mushroom skewers, and coal-roasted aubergine on menu when Neon Tiger opens its doors later this month.

Read more: New Thai BBQ restaurant Neon Tiger to open in Manchester

Big Grillie

Manchester’s hip-hop-themed burger shop has returned to Stockport after an eight week hiatus, and we're buzzing to have them back.

The dirty burger peddlers are back at The Drawing Room in Bramhall serving up a menu full of towering smashed patties, fried chicken, and loaded fries.

Dishes are named after hip-hop icons like Snoop Dogg and Childish Gambino, and are are available to order for delivery or collection only.

Read more: Manchester’s hip-hop-themed burger shop has returned to Stockport

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Pollen at Kampus

Six years after its fledgling opening in a Piccadilly archway, Pollen is gearing up to open its second Manchester cafe.

The new cafe and kitchen at Kampus will serve a varied menu alongside pastries, cakes, speciality baked goods and its much-loved range of sourdough bread.

It will also boast a ‘glass gallery’ looking into the kitchen, meaning diners will be able to watch Pollen’s talented pastry chefs at work as they tuck into a seasonally-changing menu of breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes.

As well as offering diners a front-row seat to all the kitchen action, the new cafe will also be significantly bigger than the Ancoats site.

It will open from Wednesday to Sunday, with plenty of seating both indoors and out, with an al fresco area overlooking the green foliage of the Kampus garden.

Opens 9 June

Corner Slice x Jimmy's

Manchester's original Detroit pizza slingers, Corner Slice, are officially making their move into the city centre with a new dine-in kitchen at Jimmy's in Ancoats.

The hugely popular Failsworth pizzeria still retains its original location, adding a second string to its bow with a kitchen takeover at Cutting Room Square.

Known for its exquisitely fluffy deep pan pizzas, finished with marinara, traditional Italian toppings and a curly cheese crust, its already cornered the market in East Manchester - now its moving into town.

Corner Slice will be in the kitchen at Jimmy's all summer, serving up their Motor city-inspired rectangular pizzas. If you've not tried one yet, this is your cue to go.

Read more: Popular pizza ‘peddlers’ Corner Slice to take over Jimmy’s kitchen in Manchester

Opens 3 June

Box on the Docks

Box on the Docks returns to Salford Quays this month with flowing beers, freshly-baked bagels, and boozy ice cream.

Back for its third year in a row, MediaCity’s popular outdoor dining concept takes on a brand-new format for 2022.

Working in partnership with Salford-based brewing company Seven Brothers, head down to discover a rotating residency of the region's best established and emerging independent food and drink pop ups.

There’ll also been an exciting lineup of live music and events for all ages.

Opens Friday 10 June

Read more: Box on the Docks is back in Salford with beers, bagels, and boozy ice cream

]]> 284222 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-best-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-week-6-12-june-2022/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:55:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284279

The hustle and bustle of the royal celebrations have quietened down now as we head into our second week of June.

Although the extended bank holiday weekend for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee may have passed us by, and half term is now over for many schools in Greater Manchester, that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty to be getting up to across the region this week, especially as summer is nearly upon us.

So we've cherry-picked a few of the best bits for another edition of our 'what’s on' guide.

As always, some of the events we’re going to mention are completely free, 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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British Pop Archive

John Rylands Library

Monday 6 June - onwards

A new national collection that’s dedicated to “the preservation and research of popular culture” has now opened in Manchester city centre.

The British Pop Archive (BPA) has been created by the University of Manchester (UoM) and has opened at the iconic John Rylands Library on Deansgate in the heart of the city centre, with the aim of celebrating British popular music and other aspects of popular culture to recognise its "pivotal influence" on the world stage.

Featuring “iconic items” relating to quintessential British bands, legendary UK television, youth culture, counter-culture, and more that have set trends around the globe, the BPA will be an important academic resource for research and teaching, UoM says.

It’ll also be public resource for exhibitions and public events that’s open to all.

Find out more here.

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Amazônia

Science and Industry Museum

Monday 6 June - onwards

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A critically-acclaimed photography exhibition has officially opened in Manchester as part of its international tour.

In what is the first UK exhibition of this scale outside of London for over 20 years from the world-renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, the Science and Industry Museum has will welcomed Amazônia - a major photography exhibition that celebrates the indigenous peoples and breathtaking landscapes of the Brazilian rainforest.

Salgado worked in the Amazon for seven years with 12 different indigenous communities, and the result is an incredible collection of powerful photographs that present his vision of a forest that is approaching a crucial tipping point in the fight against climate change, the Museum says.

You can find out more here.

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Jurassic Encounter

The Pavillion Garden

Monday 6 - Sunday 12 June

It's been 65 million years since dinosaurs last roamed the earth, but The Pavillion Garden in Buxton will see the beats roaming through its parkland once more as 2022’s "most roarsome experience" has arrived.

Running right through until 12 June, the event will feature 50+ animatronic creatures, including two life-sized T-Rex beasts, which roar and snarl at passers by, and family favourites such as a Pterosaurs that shriek from the trees and a 15m tall Brachiosaurus guarding her eggs.  

The event makes for the perfect family day out in the picturesque Peak District, and tickets are now available.

Find out more and grab yours here.

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Spielberg Spectacular Weekend at The Village Screen

Peak Cavern

Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 June

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Did you see that one of the Peak District’s most impressive landmarks has been been turned into a pop-up cinema by The Village Screen, and it's back this weekend?

After what was the roaring success of the recent ‘Spring Cave Cinema’ experiences at Peak Cavern in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, experimental North West events production company The Village Screen is set to return for a one-off Spielberg Spectacular weekend this week, and a selection of his cult-classics and fan-favourites are all on the lineup.

Audiences will be immersed inside an incredible natural environment, while watching some of Spielberg’s smash hits projected onto a large 21ft screen with incredible sound and beautiful lighting.

Films on this week's schedule are Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Jurassic Park, Hook, and West Side Story.

You can find out more here.

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Friends Quiz

Lock 91

Thursday 9 June

One of Deansgate's most popular venues, Lock 91 - the 19th-century Lock Keeper's cottage in the heart of the city centre - is the home of Manchester's original themed quiz, and this week, it's hosting a quiz dedicated to everyone's favourite 90s American sitcom, Friends.

With ticket prices starting at £6 per team, this is the ideal chance to test your knowledge on the iconic show, and there's loads of amazing prizes to be won too.

You can find out more and book your slot here.

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Cloudwater X Levanter - Portugal

KAMPUS

Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 June

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Manchester’s neighbourhood KAMPUS will play host a solid ten weeks of back-to-back block parties from its canalside garden, with each weekend seeing guest DJs take to the decks to spin tunes from different corners of the world - and this weekend's event is celebrating the Mediterranean country of Portugal and all its culture.

Free-flowing beer will come courtesy of Manchester brewery Cloudwater, and food will be provided by Ramsbottom favourites Levanter serving up tapas, giant paella, and charcuterie boards aplenty.

This weekend, you can expect a fun twist on a Portuguese party, with Fado and Flamenco tunes, and port-infused Bloody Marys.

You can find out more here.

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Late Night Ancoats Pop-Up Markets

KAMPUS

Thursday 9 June

A new late-night market is coming to Manchester city centre’s new waterside neighbourhood KAMPUS this week, and it's bringing with it a host of indie street food traders.

Much-loved artisan brands will packing out the garden and Little David Street for the perfect laid-back summer evening of food, drink, and music.

Open from 6-10pm, it will kick off on Thursday 9 June, bringing down Portuguese custard tard purveyors Just Natas, Japanese street food traders Osaka Local, and Afro-British fusion chefs Bon St Local, and there'll also be art on display from local print artists, and a selection of drinks from local distillery Witch Kings Rum.

You can find out more here.

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Summer Knights

Camelot Theme Park

Friday 10 - Sunday 12 June

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Northern kids of the 80s, 90s, and 00s can truly revisit their youth, as the abandoned Camelot Theme Park in Chorley has gone back to its days of Arthurian legend for the new Summer Knights drive-in cinema and entertainment attraction this summer.

Some of the film highlights in the genre-diverse lineup include this week include The Grudge, Rocky Horror, and Sing! 2.

There's also be a fully-licensed bar and a number of street food vendors on site to choose from to make it a truly magical night.

Find out more and grab tickets here.

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Box on the Docks

MediaCityUK

Friday 10 June - onwards

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Box on the Docks is returning to the banks of Salford Quays this week, and there’ll be flowing beers, freshly-baked bagels, and boozy ice cream.

Coming back for its third year in a row, MediaCity’s popular outdoor dining concept, Box on the Docks, is set for another busy summer on the waterside piazza - but for the first time, it will be taking on a brand-new format, as this year’s event will be in partnership with SEVEN BRO7HERS.

The Salford-based brewing company has been put in charge of operate a rotating residency of the region’s emerging and established independent food and drink pop ups.

There’ll also been an exciting lineup of live music and events for all ages.

You can find out more here.

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Kantina

Escape to Freight Island

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 June

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A huge food and drink festival is returning to Escape to Freight Island this week, as the massive food hall brings back its Katina celebrations for 2022.

Bringing together esteemed guest chefs from across the country, special supper clubs, and an exclusive Soho House cocktail bar, Katina will give foodies from Manchester a chance to immerse themselves in the country’s wider scene.

Free to attend, Kantina will bring guest chefs, restaurants, and bars together from London, Sheffield, Manchester, and Birmingham to pair up with Escape to Freight Island’s existing traders for a host of special collaborations.

You can find out more about what's on the menu here.

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Parklife

Heaton Park

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 June

Parklife 2022 returns this weekend.

Having taken place at Heaton Park since 2013, when it outgrew its original home in Platt Fields Park, this year’s event will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June, and will be headlined by global talent including 50 Cent, Tyler the Creator, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lewis Capaldi, as well as returning festival favourites Chase & Status, and so many more.

The massive party is attended by some 80,000 people each day, and is one of the biggest events in Manchester’s cultural calendar.

You can find out everything you need to know about Parklife 2022 here.

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GRUB Food Fair and Plant Powered Sundays

Cheetham Hill

Friday 10 - Sunday 12 June

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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 Fritto, Korean Grub Club, Little Yellow Rice Co, and Pud Club 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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South Terrace Yoga with FORM MCR

King Street Townhouse

Sunday 12 June

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One of Manchester’s most popular hotels is hosting another one of its yoga brunches on the terrace overlooking the city’s skyline this weekend..

As part of a ‘Spring and Summer Wellness’ events series geared towards those who are keen to start the day with the best intentions, King Street Townhouse is inviting you to “stretch with the city skyline as your backdrop” at an exclusive yoga and brunch event on its impressive sixth-floor terrace.

The one-hour class is run by FORM - a personal and group training community in Manchester that focuses on finding a sustainable way of achieving fitness goals - and it's suitable for all abilities.

The class will be followed by brunch with a smoothie to sip on once you're done, and you'll even get an ESPA and Perricone MD skincare goodie bag to take away with you too.

You can find out more and book your place here.

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Featured Image - Andrew Whitton (via Parklife) | BOTD

]]> 284279 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/unseen-images-of-jodrell-bank-revealed-ahead-of-the-opening-of-a-new-21-5m-visitor-attraction/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:07:01 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284346

Never-before-seen images of the Jodrell Bank Observatory have been released to the public ahead of the opening of a new £21.5 million visitor attraction.

The First Light Pavilion - which is part of the wider First Light Project, and is all about telling the stories of its pioneering scientists and opening up the inspirational history of the important Cheshire site - will showcase archives and artefacts, together with animations and projections, when it officially opens to the public this Saturday 4 June.

This major addition to the observatory will open up the inspiring history of the site by sharing the stories of its scientists, and its groundbreaking feats of science and engineering, as well as giving visitors the chance to experience a meteor shower, crawl into a black hole, or even see like a snake.

The building itself was an original idea developed by Jodrell Bank professors Teresa Anderson and Tim O’Brien, was designed by the award-winning architect HASSELL Studio, and takes the form of a grass-topped 76m-diameter dome.

It's said to "cleverly mirror the shape and scale of the landmark Lovell Telescope".

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One such charming example is the story of Thomas 'Barry' Wade - the father of The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Executive Director, Isabel Hunt - who, having lived through WWII and then completed his National Service, put his civil engineering degree from Sheffield University to use at his first civilian job as a trainee engineer at Jodrell Bank from 1951-1952.

During his time on the site, Barry and his colleagues worked on prototype versions of the famous Lovell Telescope.

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The unseen images, which have now been released, have been passed down from his working days and not only show Barry and his colleagues’ engineering skills, but also give an insight into what the Jodrell Bank site looked like at the time. 

Speaking on the release of the unseen images, Isabel Hunt said: "When I joined The National Lottery Heritage Fund, I was really looking forward to making a difference for the UK’s heritage, but it was even more exciting to find out that one of our major investments at Jodrell Bank was intertwined with my very own family heritage.

Read more: A new £21.5m interactive visitor attraction is opening at Jodrell Bank this summer

"My father spoke very fondly of his time at Jodrell Bank.

"Along with all the other fascinating history being shared as part of the First Light Project, I am sure these stories will inspire the next generation of engineers."

Speaking ahead of the opening of the First Light Pavilion this weekend, Professor Anderson - Director at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement - said: "After years of planning, we are thrilled to finally be able to announce the opening of First Light - a moment [that] will mark a whole new chapter for Jodrell Bank.

"We’re looking forward to welcoming our first visitors through the doors and in to this beautiful new space."

The project has been made possible with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded £12.5 million to the project “so that the site’s powerful human stories of curiosity, exploration, and discovery could be shared with the public”, according to chief executive Eilish McGuinness.

She added: "Jodrell Bank is truly a unique heritage site, of national and international importance, with an inspirational story of Britain’s role as a leader in the science of the exploration of the universe."

You can find out more about the First Light Pavilion here.

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Ahead of @JodrellBank’s First Light Pavilion opening this weekend, our Exec Director @Isabel_hunt710 has revealed a personal connection.

Isabel has shared unseen photographs from her father’s time working as a Junior Engineer on the site in the 1950s! 👉https://t.co/WcncW0qYUd pic.twitter.com/Gm7CLQ9Iox

— National Lottery Heritage Fund (@HeritageFundUK) May 30, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/quirky-pub-on-train-station-platform-reopens-with-free-booze-after-major-renovation/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:59:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284530

One of Manchester's quirkiest pubs has reopened after a major renovation project - and it's celebrating with free drinks.

The Trackside, which stands on the beloved East Lancashire Railway, will also reopen with a new menu.

The award-winning pub was recently named Bury Area Pub of the Year, thanks to its selection of real ales and ciders.

Its makeover has seen it given a fresh, modern look inside, and an upgraded beer garden on the railway platform itself.

The Trackside's new menu will feature local staples like a beef burger stuffed with Bury black pudding, steak and dark ale pie, beer battered haddock and chips, and Lancashire hot pot.

To mark its new look, the award-winning boozer is offering free drinks next week, including prosecco, house wine, Odin ale or house lager.

The first 50 people who pass through the door on Monday 6 June, Tuesday 7 June, Monday 13 June and Tuesday 14 June, will be given one free drink - before diving into the selection of wines, cocktails, prosecco, champagne, and (of course) beers on offer.

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Dan Prince, manager of The Trackside, says: "We’re still offering old favourites including our award winning real ales and ciders but introducing some exciting new drinks and launching our long awaited food menu, ideal for an evening meal or a family get together.

“The pub has a great vibe, perfect for friends to meet and catch up, and allowing families to have a full day out on the ELR line and finish the day off having food and drinks with the kids.”

Read more: First look: inside Pollen’s new garden side cafe at Kampus

Mike Kelly, Chairman of the ELR, adds: "Those seeking a unique experience have the opportunity to enjoy our high quality menu and wide selection of drinks, with a real heritage railway in view, watching iconic steam locomotives pull in and leave the station and even hop on one when they’re ready to leave."

The Trackside will be open 12pm-10pm Monday-Tuesday, 10am-11pm Wednesday-Saturday, and 10am-10pm on Sundays.

For more information visit: eastlancsrailway.org.uk/plan-your-day-out/the-trackside.

Featured image: Supplied

]]> 284530 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/why-this-manchester-restaurant-is-the-undisputed-king-of-the-sunday-roast/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:30:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284553

When it comes to Sunday roasts, everyone likes theirs done in a particular way - normally however their mum cooks it.

Sometimes this leads to weird and wonderful combos. Sweetcorn, baby corn, mashed potatoes AND roasties (served together) all count as crimes against the roast in our book, as does adding ketchup and mayo.

Thankfully, there's none of that to be found at Manchester restaurant Hawksmoor - one of the only London brands to launch in Manchester during the 2010s and successfully stay the test of time.

Housed in the former Victorian Courthouse on Deansgate, the steakhouse manages to be chic, glamorous and entirely unpretentious all at once, which is - we assume - how it's become such a hit with Mancs where other London openings have, sometimes brutally, failed.

Whilst it's pretty hard to beat the way your mum does it, I think it's fair to say that Hawksmoor's roast is a pretty strong contender for the best in the city. Even better, they won't ask you to help with the washing up.

Designed to share, roasts here can be split between two or three people - with starters, mains, sides and puddings all included and priced from just £50.

Mains choices include perfectly-pink cuts of bone-in prime rib, chateaubriand and sirloin, as well as Dartmouth lobster with garlic butter, whilst sides span the likes of creamed spinach, macaroni cheese, grilled bone marrow, carrots, roasties, cabbage and - or course -- giant Yorkshire puddings.

Read more: Inside Blinker, the new Manchester bar with a dedicated martini menu

We're talking Yorkshire puddings bigger than your face, crispy beef fat roasties, unlimited jugs of bone marrow gravy, and an oozing skillet of cauliflower cheese made with a four-cheese blend of Ogleshield, mozzarella, Stichelton and 'good Cheddar'.

When we visit, we're also treated to half a dozen Vietnamese oysters to start - topped with soy sauce, micro coriander and a crispy onion that just adds the perfect amount of crunch to the otherwise firm-yet-slippery molluscs.

And for pudding? A tart passionfruit pavlova, featuring the most perfectly round meringue I've ever seen, and the famous 'Ambassador's Reception', which nods to a nostalgic childhood favourite that Hawksmoor isn't, for legal reasons, allowed to name.

Of course, being a steak house, the wine list here is excellent too - helped along by the fact that one of the co-founder's mothers just happens to be a wine critic for The Guardian.

Read more: First look: inside Pollen’s new garden side cafe at Kampus

Frankly, you really can't go wrong here. From the food, to the friendly service, to the bar offering, it's not hard to see why this Manchester restaurant is the undisputed king of the Sunday roast - and then some.

Feature image - The Manc Eats

]]> 284553 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/metrolink-axes-some-in-app-ticket-purchases-to-crack-down-on-fare-dodgers/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:46:44 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284592

Metrolink has announced a big change to the way passengers buy tickets in a bid to crack down on fare dodgers.

Transport for Greater Manchester's tram network has said that it wants to stamp out people riding the service without paying.

Metrolink updated people yesterday to say that they know 'most of our customers are honest' but that some are travelling without tickets.

Single day travelcards are being axed from the Get Me There app in an attempt to 'protect Metrolink for the future'.

It means passengers will need to either use contactless, or buy tickets from the machines at stations before boarding.

The changes will come into effect on Monday 13 June.

There are no barriers at Metrolink platforms, so at present, people can board a tram without buying a ticket - and get away with it until ticket inspections take place.

If inspectors board and passengers are found to be travelling without a ticket, they face a fine of up to £100. But the current Get Me There app allows people to buy a one-day ticket on the spot.

Read more: Two million people estimated to be suffering from long COVID in the UK

Metrolink said: "We know that most of our customers are honest, but we also know that some passengers are travelling without a ticket and using the app to avoid a standard fare during a ticket inspection.

"If you do need a single ticket or 1-day travelcard, the best option is to travel contactless. Just touch-in at a smart reader, with your contactless card or device before you board, and touch-out at your destination stop using the same card or device. We’ll work out the single fare, or 1-day travelcard fare, for the zones you’ve travelled through.

"If you travel on multiple days during the week (Monday to Sunday), we’ll charge for each day until the total reaches the weekly cap for the zones you’ve travelled through. The rest of your journeys in those zones will be free until the end of the week."

Featured image: TfGM

]]> 284592 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/song-called-prince-andrew-is-a-sweaty-ne-climbs-the-charts-ahead-of-queens-jubilee/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:38:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284621

A song titled Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty N***e is rapidly climbing the charts just ahead of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.

Comedy rock group The Kunts have targeted Queen Elizabeth II's son with their latest release.

They're hoping to hit the top of the charts this weekend, after reaching number five with their previous singles, Boris Johnson Is a F***ing C**t and Boris Johnson Is Still a F***ing C**t.

Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty N***e is currently climbing up the Trending Charts, sitting at 12th, though its final standing in the Official Singles Charts won't be known until Friday.

The song has been written in reference to the Duke of York's settlement with Virginia Giuffre - reported to be up to £12m.

Virginia was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein who accused Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her while she was underage, allegations that the royal denies.

The song's lyrics include lines such as "The Grand old Duke of York, he said he didn't sweat, so why'd he pay 12 million quid, to a girl he'd never met," and "Pizza Express in Woking? Mate you gotta be joking."

Read more: Jubilee events taking place across Manchester this bank holiday weekend

The Kunts' frontman, known only as Kunt, told NME: "The timing this year felt perfect, given Prince Andrew’s bizarre, shameful, and cowardly behaviour as he attempted to dodge any sort of accountability for the alleged sexual assault on Virginia Giuffre, followed by the attempt to sweep it all under the carpet with an out of court settlement."

And of releasing the song so close to the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, and the message it sends to the royal family, he added: "I can’t help thinking that in a day and age where there are families reliant on foodbanks to feed their children and old ladies riding around on buses because they can’t afford to heat their homes, the idea that there is this family who live in castles and palaces, and whose crowns gilded with gold and jewels get ferried around in specially built Rolls Royces does feel a bit like something that we as a society should have risen up and put a stop to by now."

The Kunts' song Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty N***e is streaming on Spotify now, and its position in the UK Singles Chart will be revealed on Friday 3 June.

Featured image: Facebook, The Kunts

]]> 284621 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/abc-buildings-in-manchester-to-launch-with-three-day-music-food-fashion-and-wellness-weekend/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:54:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284628

A huge three-day weekender has been planned for the launch of the ABC Buildings in Manchester city centre.

A packed programme of free events will take over spaces at the creative hub on Quay Street, including in its new rooftop glass dome. 

There’ll be everything from a silent disco to street food, rooftop yoga to a kids’ rave, plus Reform Radio DJs, a vintage flea market, football screenings, stand-up comedy, and a Northern Soul takeover. 

Taking place between Friday 17 and Sunday 19 June, the ABC Buildings launch weekender will showcase the 1960s mid-century building in a new light. 

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The building complex is home to Everyman Cinema, Barry’s Bootcamp, ABC Gallery, and St John’s Bread and Coffee House, as well as 10 floors of studios and creative spaces for production and broadcast companies, including BBC’s Morning Live show, all operated by All Work & Social. 

A new bar and lifestyle space, Side Street Studio, is located on the corner of Quay Street and Lower Byrom Street. 

The action-packed weekend will kick off at 11am on Friday 17 June on the Roofdeck, with a guest speaker appearance from Monique Carayol, ex-NHS board executive director and a coach for theMakings.

She will discuss Brave Leadership, aiming to inspire and encourage confidence for people in their own career journeys. 

There’ll also be a DJ and food from Kong’s Meat and Three, and a silent disco in the glass dome running into the night. 

The weekender coincides with the launch of the 70 The Exhibition in ABC Gallery, a group show curated by Monica Colussi to celebrate HM Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. 

28 unique pieces from a range of artists will be displayed at the six week-long exhibition to pay homage to the royal occasion. 

Read more: Jubilee events taking place across Manchester this bank holiday weekend

The second day of events will begin with a vintage flea market on the roof deck, alongside pop-up bars and food vendors, and will finish with a Northern Soul takeover at the Side Street Studio. 

On the final day, there’ll be a relaxing start to the day with morning yoga from Yogasoul, followed by healthy juices and breakfast in the dome. 

Then families can celebrate Father’s Day with a family-friendly rave and craft activities hosted by Big Fish Little Fish. 

It will all wrap up on Sunday evening with an exclusive stand-up comedy show at Side Street Studio, while classic 1960s football matches are screened on the roof deck. 

ABC Buildings are dog-friendly, so four-legged friends are welcomed throughout the weekend of events. 

To find out more and grab your free tickets, visit abcbuildings.eventbrite.co.uk. 

Full events schedule for the ABC Buildings launch weekender

Friday 17 June

• 11am - industry speaker in the Dome on the roofdeck
• From 4pm - Roofdeck DJs and a silent disco

Saturday 18 June

• 10am - 6pm: vintage flea market, food trucks and pop-up bars on the Roofdeck
• 2pm - 10pm: Northern Soul takeover in Side Street Studio

Sunday 19 June

• 9am - 12pm: breakfast and juices on the Roofdeck
• 10am - 11am: morning yoga on the Roofdeck (or inside the Dome in inclement weather)
• 1pm - 3pm: Family rave + craft activity, hosted by Big Fish Little Fish
• 1pm - 6pm: 60s classic football match screenings on the Roofdeck
• 7pm - 10pm: Stand-up comedy in Side Street Studio

]]> 284628 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/cost-of-living-crisis-hits-fine-dining-restaurants-with-tasting-menu-hiked-up-to-250-a-head-at-lenclume/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:37:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284638

One of the north's best restaurants has had to raise its prices to a whopping £250 per person as the cost of living crisis continues to push costs higher.

L'Enclume, which is the only restaurant in the north to have three Michelin stars, said that 'every single thing' they pay for has become more expensive in recent months.

In an interview with The Times, L'Enclume said it's facing some 'astronomical' overheads.

The Lake District restaurant is now having to up its prices to try and cover those costs and prevent it from operating at a loss.

The tasting menu is rising almost 30%, from £195 per person to £250 - and that doesn't include wine, which costs between £90 and £275 for a paired flight.

The restaurant has also scrapped its £100 lunch option, leaving just the £250 tasting menu at all times of day.

Headed up by Simon Rogan, the acclaimed chef who previously ran The French in Manchester's Midland Hotel, L'Enclume is widely considered to be one of the best restaurants in the world.

It's now on its way to being one of the most expensive in the UK, too.

Sam Ward, managing director for Rogan’s restaurants, told The Times: "The rapid change that’s happened over the past three months means that restaurants either don’t respond and take the losses or they raise their prices. Every single thing that we spend money on has gone up in price.

"Labour is a big one. We are committed to pay people to give them a decent standard of living. We will not have the price of our menus subsidised by our team making any sort of sacrifice."

Read more: Quirky pub on train station platform reopens with free booze after major renovation

In a message to customers on Tripadvisor, L'Enclume added: "The decision to increase our tasting menu from £195 to £250 and to remove our £100 lunch menu from 1st June has not been taken lightly.

"A myriad of different reasons has meant that we cannot continue to operate at the same level with the existing price and menu structure. With the new pricing, we are confident that we will be able to support our team and our suppliers and therefore, the future of our restaurant and the community we are so proud to be part of, will be more stable.

"The overall cost of running a business has increased across the board to include rising food costs - with some ingredients almost doubling - soaring energy prices, and a considerable increase in labour costs."

Featured image: L'Enclume

]]> 284638 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/legendary-ice-cream-shop-is-giving-out-freebies-to-anyone-called-elizabeth/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:26:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284645

This weekend marks the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, with events and parties taking place right across the UK and the Commonwealth.

It's a good week to share a name with HRH Queen Elizabeth II too.

Plenty of businesses around the nation are handing out freebies to anyone called Elizabeth.

The latest to join in the giveaway craze is one of Greater Manchester's most popular spots for those with a sweet tooth.

Grandpa Greene's Luxury Ice Cream in Saddleworth, which managed to stop traffic during lockdown there were so many people visiting, will give out free scoops all weekend.

The wildly popular ice cream parlour said the deal applies on all four days of the bank holiday weekend, and can be used for dining in or taking away.

All you need to do is show your photo ID at Grandpa Greene's and 'get the celebrations started'.

Elsewhere, Elizabeths can also claim a free ride on the East Lancashire Railway steam trains, and dine for free at The Alan hotel.

The Jubilee celebrations have begun in earnest today and will continue right through until Sunday.

In Manchester, there's entertainment taking over Piccadilly Gardens all weekend, and a beacon being lit this evening at St Peter's Square.

Read more: Song called ‘Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty N***e’ climbs the charts ahead of Queen’s Jubilee

The Manchester Flower Show has also kicked off in the city centre, including a Jubilee Trail of royal-themed floral installations.

If you want to see more events that are happening for the Jubilee, check out our guide here.

Grandpa Greene's makes luxury ice creams in dozens of flavours, which are stocked in cafes and restaurants across the region.

In its canalside cafe, it also serves legendary hot chocolates, afternoon teas, and a full menu of lunches and brunches.

Featured image: Instagram, @grandpagreenes

]]> 284645 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/someone-is-going-round-manchester-reviewing-every-aperol-spritz/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:50:42 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284661

It's officially Aperol Spritz season (though did it ever really end), and one person is taking things very seriously indeed.

An Instagram account has been created that rates and reviews every Aperol Spritz served up in bars across Manchester.

The Rating My Aperol page has so far visited almost 30 of the city's top boozers to test out their Spritz skills.

Though it's a relatively straight-forward drink, it's surprisingly common to stumble across places who get the balance all wrong.

The perfect Aperol Spritz should be made in a white wine glass filled with ice.

It's then three parts prosecco, two parts Aperol, and a splash of soda, garnished with a slice of fresh orange.

The end result should be a citrus, bittersweet drink that's loved all around the world.

Read more: The new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this month | June 2022

Rating My Aperol has knocked points off bars for everything from using the wrong glassware to lack of straws to too much soda water.

The mystery shopper has even gone across to Liverpool to try the Aperol slushies served at the Baltic Market - which were not a hit.

They wrote: "Couldnt really taste any alchohol and didnt taste like Aperol at all - needed a lot more of the syrup to come through as just tasted like sugary iced water - when the orange flavour really needed to come through to transport you to southern Italy.

"Slightly steep at over 8 quid for some frozen slush. 1/10 on this one as didnt feel like an Aperol at all, but could be someones drink."

The top scorers so far in Manchester have both been Mission Mars venues, with Rudy's and Albert's Schloss booth scooping a 9.5/10.

But the Head of Steam has apparently let the side down, only earning two points for its 'poor' Aperol Spritz that was 'weaker than my body after a heavy night out'.

This is serious commitment to the summer booze cause and we're very much on board.

Featured image: Instagram, @ratingmyaperol

]]> 284661 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/prince-andrew-will-miss-jubilee-celebrations-after-testing-positive-for-covid/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:27:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284667

Prince Andrew has tested positive for Covid and will no longer be attending any of the Jubilee celebrations this week, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

As the Duke of York is no longer officially a working royal he was never due to appear at today's Trooping the Colour ceremony.

But he was expected to attend a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral tomorrow.

Prince Andrew is Queen Elizabeth II's second son, but stepped back from royal duties in 2019 following allegations surrounding his friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Read more: Song called ‘Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty N***e’ climbs the charts ahead of Queen’s Jubilee

A palace statement said: "After undertaking a routine test the Duke of York has tested positive for Covid and with regret will no longer be attending tomorrow’s service of Thanksgiving."

It's understood that he has seen the Queen in recent days, but not since testing positive for Covid-19.

Her Majesty was seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace today, along with other members of the royal family including Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children, for the huge Trooping the Colour ceremony.

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The celebrations will continue throughout the bumper bank holiday weekend.

In Manchester, there’s entertainment taking over Piccadilly Gardens all weekend, and a beacon being lit this evening at St Peter’s Square.

The Manchester Flower Show has also kicked off in the city centre, including a Jubilee Trail of royal-themed floral installations.

If you want to see more events that are happening for the Jubilee, check out our guide here.

Featured image: Royal Family

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Her Majesty The Queen on her #PlatinumJubilee Celebration Weekend. pic.twitter.com/T9gEmZ3ESo

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/karens-diner-is-hiring-waiters-to-be-mean-to-customers-in-manchester/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:40:44 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284671

The much talked-about diner where staff are deliberately rude to customers is on a recruitment drive. 

Karen's Diner is set to open in Manchester next month after making the move over from Australia. 

The American-style interactive diner promises terrible customer service and urges its customers to ‘complain until the cows come home because we literally don’t care’.

A branch has already opened in Sheffield, where customers are greeted with stares and swears, forced to parade around the room undertaking challenges, and treated like a total inconvenience. 

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And now Karen's Diner is hiring some more sassy staff to join the team ahead of its Manchester opening. 

Successful applicants will get to take part in the concept that's a complete departure from the normal forced politeness in hospitality settings.

They're recruiting managers, supervisors, and bar and floor Karens.

Several people already seem keen to join, with more than 1600 comments on the recruitment post already. 

One person tagged in a friend saying: "You have the perfect customer service for this."

Another commented: "Maybe this is the job i’m supposed to be in."

Read more: We went to Karen’s Diner to get shouted at before it comes to Manchester

Someone else said: "Literally found the perfect career change for us."

To apply to work at Karen's Diner, you can email your CV to karensdinercv@yahoo.com.

You can also book your table at Karen's Diner Manchester here. 

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 284671 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/legendary-manchester-nightclub-south-is-closing-down/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:55:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284681

One of Manchester's most legendary nightclubs has announced its permanent closure after almost three decades.

South, which has been in its basement location on South King Street since 1995, is one of the city's leading nightlife venues.

The indie club is frequented by Inspiral Carpets keyboard player Clint Boon, who takes over the DJ decks every Saturday night.

Clint announced the news today, saying that Manchester is losing 'one of its greatest nightclubs of all time'.

The heartbroken musician said: "A message that I never hoped I’d have to post. My night this Saturday at @South_Club will be the club’s closing night.

"Due to issues beyond our control, (myself, the management & the owners), Manchester will lose one of its greatest nightclubs of all time.

"@South_Club has been my second home for well over 20 yrs and it’s been a massive part of the Boon family’s journey.

"Please join us on Saturday for our closing night. Needless to say, it’ll be a big send off and probably an emotional one! Lotsa love."

He later added: "Thanks for all your lovely messages about @South_Club. The final night is now sold out.

"For those of you who missed out on tickets or who can’t be there, I’ll be live streaming the full night on @Beatstream_live. I’ll post a link on here over the next 24 hours xxx #BoonArmy."

Hundreds of Mancs have rushed to share their memories of South.

Read more: Karen’s Diner is hiring waiters to be mean to customers in Manchester

One person shared: "Gutted! Man I have had some great times in there and Red Stripe never quite tastes the same anywhere else. Have a cracking time and send off on Saturday. Big Love to everyone involved over the years. PS- If you remember any of the nights too well- you were doing it wrong."

Another wrote about South nightclub: "Can’t describe how sad this makes me. Heartbroken. Thankyou to @therealboon and the team at @South_Club for some of the best memories, the best music, the love and warmth every time we came. There’s nowhere else and will be nowhere else like it."

Someone else said: "Sad, sad times again. Manchester is losing a belter of a club."

It follows Fifth Avenue, another clubbing institution that shut its doors earlier this year.

Featured image: Facebook, South

]]> 284681 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/uk-government-wants-to-ditch-overbearing-metric-system-and-bring-back-imperial-measurements/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:29:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284693

The UK government has announced that it has launched a consultation ditch the "overbearing" metric system and bring back imperial measurements.

22 years after the EU introduced its weights and measures directive - which forced traders by law to use the metric system when selling packaged or loose goods, such as fruit and vegetables - the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced that it is pressing ahead with plans to review these "overbearing rules".

It claims a return to imperial measurements would restore "common sense" to the statute book following Brexit.

The 12-week consultation will examine how the rules might be changed to give traders more freedom, the government said, with relevant businesses, trade associations, and consumer groups all set to be among those involved in the consultation.

The proposed return to imperial measurements has reportedly been announced now to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

Speaking on the launch of the 12-week consultation, Business Minister Paul Scully said: "While we think of our fruit and vegetables by the pound, the legacy of EU rules means we legally have to sell them by the kilo.

"Our consultation today will help shops to serve customers in the way their customers want."

The BEIS denied that converting back to imperial measurements would mean extra costs for businesses, and it insisted that firms would not be forced to make changes - but not everyone in the industry has received the news with open arms.

Tory peer and ASDA chairman, Lord Rose, has branded the proposed return to imperial measurements "complete and utter nonsense".

He said it would only please "a small minority who hark for the past".

https://twitter.com/TimesRadio/status/1532399408049967106?s=20&t=6UAV9HTJZnd9GxlvMcARbQ

He told Times Radio this week: "I’ve never heard such nonsense in my life. I mean, we have got serious problems in the world and we’re now saying ‘let’s go backwards’. Does anybody in this country below the age of about 40 know how many ounces there are in a pound?

"It’s complete and utter nonsense and it will add cost to those people who have to put it into place."

He added: "I am shocked. It’s one thing having a crown on your pint glass, which is a bit of fun and a bit of nostalgia but it’s quite another having a whole dual system of weights and measures."

Featured Image - Garry Knight (via Flickr)

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"I have never heard such nonsense in my life!"

Lord Stuart Rose tells @kaitborsay that imperial measures would be costly and the government should instead focus on "serious problems". #TimesRadio pic.twitter.com/AiFvejgrcE

— Times Radio (@TimesRadio) June 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/coronation-street-stars-helen-worth-and-antony-cotton-made-mbes-in-queens-platinum-jubilee-list/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:05:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284715

Two of Coronation Street's most famous faces have been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours for the Platinum Jubilee.

Helen Worth and Antony Cotton have both been made MBEs.

71-year-old actress Helen Worth has been recognised for her services to drama after having played the legendary Corrie character of Gail Platt since 1974, while 46-year-old Antony Cotton - who is best known for playing the character of Sean Tully on the long-running, Manchester-based soap - has been recognised for his services to the British Army, personnel and veterans.

Helen told ITV Granada that it is "truly wonderful" to have been honoured with an MBE, adding that it was "a huge surprise" to learn that she had even been nominated.

She continued: "To be honoured for doing something I have enjoyed so much for so many years is truly wonderful, and I am particularly delighted to receive this award in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year."

Helen has been a fan favourite on the ITV soap since she first appeared on screens nearly 50 years ago, and her character has been the centre of countless gripping storylines ever since.

Outside of acting, Helen is a patron for the international wildlife charity, Born Free Foundation, and has played an active part in campaigning and working to stop animal suffering and abuse for the past two decades.

She is also an ambassador for the charity ActionAid.

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Antony Cotton may have a racked up stellar list of acting credits to his name over his career, having also notably played Alexander Perry in the popular series, Queer As Folk, made appearances on Absolutely Fabulous, and being known as a comedian and talkshow host too - but its his charitable efforts working with "our amazing Armed Forces" that have seen him be honoured this year.

The Bury-born actor has been involved with the military community since 2008.

Since then, he has become a celebrity ambassador for military charity the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA), is a patron of Help For Heroes, and has worked alongside the British Army on its mental health and resilience training programme, OPSMART.

Read more: Coronation Street’s Sally Dynevor receives MBE but initially thought it was a ‘hoax’

Antony says he is "completely overwhelmed" at being made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours this year.

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He told ITV Granada: "Working with our amazing armed forces, in particular the Army, has truly been the greatest honour of my life [and] to have a soldier, of any age or rank, come to me and entrust me with their stories, their experiences and especially their worries, has been life changing.

"When I am asked why I spend my spare time helping with the welfare of our soldiers and veterans, the answer is a simple one - I feel it is my duty, and it has genuinely become my life's work."

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

He continued: "I share this award with every single person who has ever fought for our country - I am incredibly humbled and honoured to be in your company."

John Whiston, Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North, said that everyone on Coronation Street is "so pleased" that two of its brightest stars have been honoured this year, and that it is "richly deserved" for both of them.

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I am completely overwhelmed by the MBE, given to me in the Queen’s platinum jubilee Birthday Honours. Working with our amazing Armed Forces, in particular the @BritishArmy, has truly been the greatest honour of my life. I share this with all our service personnel and veterans

— Antony Cotton (@antonycotton) June 1, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/new-measures-introduced-at-dovestone-reservoir-to-cut-risk-of-summer-wildfires/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:06:44 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284746

Some new measures have now been introduced at one of Greater Manchester's most popular beauty spots ahead of the summer in attempts to cut the risk of wildfires.

Every year, as the summer sets in and the temperatures start to rise, Dovestone Reservoir often sees people flock to make the most of what the bordering picturesque Peak District landscape has to offer - but this has sadly meant that the area has been hit by several devastating wildfires as of late.

This has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage and has destroyed precious habitats.

While a public space protection order may currently be in place to stop any BBQs, campfires, and fireworks from being lit, the RSPB and landowners United Utilities have decided to go one step further this year to prevent catastrophe.

The RSPB has been given a grant by the Nature for Climate fund, and this has allowed for two seasonal fire rangers to be employed at Dovestones, who's job it will be to help raise awareness of wildfires and their devastating consequences.

Read more: Dovestone will take ‘many years to recover’ after moorland fire this weekend

Over the summer months, the new fire rangers will patrol Dovestone Reservoir and the Longdendale Valley to watch out for any fires, report what they deem to be suspicious activity, and pick up litter, as well as remind visitors about the public space protection order and the fact BBQs, campfires, and fireworks are all banned from the site.

Anyone found to be breaching this order risks a large fine, or even prosecution if their actions lead to a wildfire.

Not only that, but the rangers will also conduct an outreach programme in schools and the local community to help visitors understand what they can do to prevent them.

Oldham Council, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMRFS), and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are all working alongside the RSPB and United Utilities to protect the moorland over the next few months as the wildfire risk increases, and just like the rangers, one of the main things they will be doing is making sure people are aware of the public space protection order in place.

"Even a small wildfire can cause a huge amount of damage and destruction to the local environment and wildlife and they also take up significant time and resources for our crews to respond to," said Jim Willmott - Group Manager for Bury, Oldham and Rochdale at GMFRS.

"I’d like to remind people to protect our moors and never light a barbecue or fire of any kind in the countryside."

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GMP will be carrying out dedicated patrols in the Dovestones area in Greenfield to help raise awareness and deal with any breaches of the order.

Local primary and secondary schools have been given assemblies about the risks of wildfires and how they can be prevented, with a competition taking place for primary school students to design signs for the area telling people about the dangers of fires.

Read more: Reservoir walks around Greater Manchester that aren’t Dovestones

The RSPB is also looking for volunteers to help with fire watch.

"When it comes to wildfire prevention we all have a role to play and no one organisation is doing this single-handedly," said Miriam Biran - Visitor Experience Manager at the RSPB.

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Are you celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this weekend? If you decide to visit our countryside parks and reservoirs, please make sure to keep safe and don’t start fires or take BBQs. Thank you!💚 #BeMoorAware #KeepSafe pic.twitter.com/jupqx2DVFi

— United Utilities (@unitedutilities) June 1, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-city-council-to-spend-6m-on-cutting-carbon-emissions-from-seven-local-buildings/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:06:28 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284768

Manchester City Council is to spend almost £6 million on further work to reduce carbon emissions from buildings across Manchester.

In what is said to be another step towards the Council’s ambitious goal of halving its direct carbon emissions by 2025 as it works towards the region-wide target of becoming carbon neutral by 2038, a whopping £4.9 million in Government funding for work to reduce emissions has now been secured.

With a further Council contribution of £1 million, almost £6 million will now be spent on delivering a scheme to cut emissions from seven significant buildings across Manchester.

According to the Council, the funding has been awarded in the latest round of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme - which is being delivered by Salix Finance as part of a joint bid along with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

A previous £19.1 million awarded under the scheme has already seen work to reduce emissions in 13 council buildings - including the National Aquatics Centre, National Cycling Centre, and Town Hall Extension.  

The buildings set to benefit from decarbonisation with this funding are:

• The National Football Museum 
• Wythenshawe Active Lifestyle Centre 
• Claremont Resource Centre
• Harpurhey District Social Services
• Hall Lane Resource Centre
• The Place at Platt Lane
• One Central Park (Arbeta)

The latest scheme will predominantly be used for the installation of air source heat pumps, the Council explained, with additional funding to be allocated or the use of solar photovoltaic panels and LED lights "where appropriate".

Read more: Greater Manchester is aiming to be the first region to deliver a carbon neutral transport network

Speaking on the funding win, Councillor Tracey Rawlins - Executive Member for Environment for Manchester City Council - said: "Council buildings are our biggest source of direct emissions.

"Taking action to retrofit these buildings and significantly improve their energy efficiency is one of the ways we are facing up to the urgent challenge of climate change.

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"I am pleased that we have been able to secure further funding to support this ambition.

"We will continue to pursue the potential for retrofitting, whether for our buildings or the city’s wider housing stock."

"We are delighted to be working with Manchester City Council on the decarbonisation journey," added Arthur Jones - Programme Co-ordinator at Salix Finance.

"This will have a significant impact for the wider community as a whole."

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]]> 284768 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/this-north-west-council-is-considering-paying-residents-to-quit-smoking/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:45:45 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284791

A local North West council is said to be considering the idea of trialling an incentive scheme where residents will be paid to quit smoking.

With recent data showing that smoking is not only a leading cause of a number of preventable illnesses, but it also costs the economy approximately £13 billion a year - including costs of £3 billion to the NHS and to social care - Cheshire East Council is apparently looking to try out something new to tackle the problem.

It is considering trialling a smoking cessation incentive scheme to promote good health.

It comes after research by health experts Cochrane Library analysed the results of 33 trials in eight countries with more than 21,000 participants trying to give up cigarettes, and found 50% of people were more likely to stop smoking if they received some form of a financial reward than those who were not.

The study also included 10 trials looking at pregnant people trying to quit smoking, and found that in this case, quit rates for those receiving incentives were double that of those who did not.

Read more: Under-25s could be banned from buying cigarettes in England under government plans

In Cheshire East, it's said that approximately 10.5% of the general population and 10.8% of pregnant residents smoke, which is presumably why the Council is looking at alternative ways to get people to quit.

"There is strong evidence showing that offering financial rewards stops smoking," said Dr Matt Tyrer - Director of Public Health at Cheshire East Council.

"Combined with regular carbon monoxide testing to prove smoking status, this can be very effective in reducing smoking rates and achieving successful quits [so] we’re looking to consider a similar innovative approach by providing vouchers as part of a wider package of support.

"[This is] to encourage people to quit smoking for good and ultimately make our residents’ lives healthier and happier.

"Providing vouchers for relatively small sums of money to encourage people to quit smoking is highly cost-effective, because the long-term health benefits of quitting smoking are so great, along with the financial savings of more than £4,500 a year for someone who used to smoke 20 cigarettes a day.

"Quitting smoking is also one of the best things a woman and her partner can do to protect their baby’s health through pregnancy and beyond."

Read more: Pregnant women may be offered £400 shopping vouchers to quit smoking

The Adults and Health Committee will consider a further report setting out the options for providing financial incentives on 18 July 2022.

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]]> 284791 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/prime-minister-boris-johnson-to-face-no-confidence-vote-in-his-leadership-today/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:05:54 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284825

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to officially face a no confidence vote in his leadership this evening, it has been confirmed.

After months of speculation amid the ongoing 'partygate' scandal and everything that has materialised during and as a result of it, it has now been announced this morning that enough MPs from the Conservative Party have submitted letters calling for a contest in the Prime Minister's leadership.

At least 15% of Tory MPs have officially written to the chair of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers, Sir Graham Brady, calling for a vote.

Sir Graham said that he notified Mr Johnson yesterday evening that the threshold for a contest had now been reached, and the pair then agreed on timings for the vote together - with it set to take place between 6pm and 8pm this evening in the House of Commons.

An announcement on the result is then expected about an hour after the vote closes.

Confirming that the vote is to take place, a Downing Street spokesperson said: "Tonight is a chance to end months of speculation and allow the government to draw a line and move on, delivering on the people's priorities.

"The PM welcomes the opportunity to make his case to MPs and will remind them that when they're united and focused on the issues that matter to voters there is no more formidable political force."

Although Sir Graham said that he would not be revealing when the threshold for letters had been reached or how many letters have been submitted in total, he said it would "not be a bad description" to say that some MPs had asked for their letters to be post-dated to ensure the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations were not interrupted.

Read more: Boris Johnson ‘told Sue Gray to abandon report’ into partygate

How will the vote work then? Well, for the Prime Minister to be ousted, half of Tory MPs plus one would need to vote against him - which is currently 180 MPs.

If he wins, he will remain as party leader and Prime Minister and be immune from another such challenge for a year, but if he loses, a contest to choose a new party leader and Prime Minister will take place, and Mr Johnson will be barred from standing.

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]]> 284825 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/thousands-of-uk-workers-begin-the-worlds-biggest-four-day-work-week-trial/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:48:50 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284816

Dozens of companies in the UK are to today begin taking part in the world's biggest four-day work week trial.

With over 70 companies and 3,300 workers from firms spanning a variety of industries - including banking, hospitality, care, IT, software training, and even animation studios - the new trial will see staff given 100% of their pay for 80% of their time on the understanding that they maintain maximum productivity over the four days.

The six-month trial is organised by 4 Day Week Global, which is working in partnership with think tank Autonomy, the 4 Day Week UK Campaign, and a number of university researchers from Oxford, Cambridge, and Boston College.

Researchers will measure the impact on productivity and the wellbeing of staff, and also look at how a four-day working week affects the environment and gender equality.

Speaking on the start of the trial today, Joe O'Connor - CEO of 4 Day Week Global - said: "As we emerge from the pandemic, more and more companies are recognising that the new frontier for competition is quality of life, and that reduced-hour, output-focused working is the vehicle to give them a competitive edge.

Read more: A four-day working week is currently being trialled in the UK

"The impact of the ‘great resignation’ is now proving that workers from a diverse range of industries can produce better outcomes while working shorter and smarter."

Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College, and lead researcher on the pilot, also said that the four-day week is generally considered to be a "triple dividend policy" as it helps employees, companies, and the climate.

One of the companies taking part in the trial is Charity Bank, with its Chief Executive Ed Siegel saying the move to a four-day week "seems a natural next step" following the COVID-19 pandemic.

He explained: "We have long been a champion of flexible working, but the pandemic really moved the goalposts in this regard.

"For Charity Bank, the move to a four-day week seems a natural next step.

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"The 20th-century concept of a five-day working week is no longer the best fit for 21st-century business. We firmly believe that a four-day week with no change to salary or benefits will create a happier workforce and will have an equally positive impact on business productivity, customer experience and our social mission."

Read more: New study reveals more than 80% people will do ‘hybrid working’ in the future

Government-backed four-day week trials are also due to begin later this year in Spain and Scotland.

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The 4-day week pilot starts tomorrow! 🥳

For the next 6 months more than 3000 UK workers will enjoy the equivalent of a standard bank holiday every single week.

And the best thing about it? This could be the future of work for everyone.

Who’s excited? 🙌

— 4 Day Week Campaign (@4Day_Week) June 5, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/halloumi-fries-tiramisu-mcflurry-and-more-on-mcdonalds-new-summer-menu/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:17:17 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284852

Summer is right around the corner, and the mark the start of the sunny season, McDonald's is adding a whole host of new items to its menu.

Launching in two separate waves across June and July, with the first menu set to be launched this week, not only will fast food fans soon be able to feast on the Cypriot favourite that is halloumi fries at their local Maccies, but there'll also be four new burgers, and a brand-new Italian-inspired McFlurry flavour too.

The 'Taste of Italy' menu will land in McDonald's stores across the UK on Wednesday 8 June, and it's set to include two burgers - the Italian Stack, and the Crispy Chicken Italiano.

The Italian Stack consists of two beef patties, topped with crispy onions, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, crunchy lettuce, toasted tomato and a rich cheesy sauce on a warm herb bun, and the Crispy Chicken Italiano is made up of a crispy chicken fillet on a ciabatta style bun with basil pesto sauce, mozzarella, tomato, red onion, and lettuce.

Mozzarella dippers are also back once again as the go-to side order, but in what is a new addition for 2022, a tiramisu-flavoured McFlurry will be making its debut to really top off your Italian feast.

The second menu wave, the 'Taste of Spain and Cyprus', is then set to hit McDonald's restaurants across the UK from Wednesday 27 July.

It will include two additional new burgers, a delicious cheesy side dish, and a refreshing citrus soft drink.

Read more: McDonald’s is launching on Deliveroo in the UK

The Spicy Spanish Stack burger will be made up of two beef patties on a paprika bun, topped off with a spicy tomato sauce, red onion, lettuce, and chilli cheddar, while the Chicken Fiesta burger will have a crispy chicken fillet on a paprika bun, accompanied by Chorizo, chilli cheddar, spicy tomato sauce, red onion, and lettuce.

The new menu will also welcome a bold and refreshing berry and citrus flavoured soft drink, which'll be named the Spanish Fruit Punch.

But it's the Halloumi Fries that are already grabbing the headlines.

Fast food rivals Burger King have been selling the cheesy delights for quite some time now, but from 27 July, McDonald's is adding halloumi fries to the menu and each serving will include four soft halloumi sticks lightly coated in batter, served with a rich tomato sauce.

Sadly though, all good things must come to an end, and to make room for all of these exciting new items, McDonald's has confirmed that some products will sadly be dropped from the menu this week.

This means that from 8 June, the Grand Big Mac and McSpicy chicken burger, and Flake McFlurry will no longer be available.

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]]> 284852 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/this-company-will-pay-you-300-to-watch-love-island-and-relax-this-summer/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:57:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284885

Love Island officially hits our screens tonight to signal the start of summer 2022, and one company is looking to pay someone to watch it.

It's safe to say that there’s been some pretty sought-after jobs knocking around recently, with everything from being paid an actual wage to play Animal Crossing, to becoming a professional wine taster, a part-time doughnut tester, binge watching Netflix in bed, and free trips on holiday with your dog, all catching the eyes of those looking for a suitable side-hustle.

But if you were already planning on letting your summer be consumed by the reality TV phenomenon that is Love Island, then how about getting paid for watching while you're at it?

Luxury bed linen retailer, Secret Linen Store, is currently recruiting for a 'Relaxation Researcher', and is looking for someone to test out popular relaxation methods to decide which ones are the best for inducing a great night’s sleep. 

The job will involve doing certain tasks that many people do before bed, including watching Love Island, completing a three-step skincare routine, and listening to true crime podcasts, and a full review of each of the night time routines will then need to be given submitted, which provides details on how relaxed the Relaxation Researcher feels, and how well they slept that night.  

Read more: Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma is heading into the Love Island villa

The role needs to be completed over the course of a month, and the successful applicant will receive £300 just to laze about, as well as Secret Linen Store nightwear and a bed set too.

It's a hard job, but someone's got to do it.

Speaking on the new role, Molly Freshwater - co-founder of Secret Linen Store - said: "As we continue to move towards a hybrid working way of life, the lines between work and home can become blurred [and] more and more people are working later into the evenings, meaning by the time you go to bed, your brain finds it hard to switch off, often going without a ‘wind down’ period before you head off to sleep. 

"With this in mind, we’d love to give to give someone the opportunity to dedicate time in the evenings to relax, and to take on the important task of finding out the ultimate calming pre-bed routine.

"We know our pyjamas and bedding sets are perfect for getting the best night’s sleep, but it’s so important to take time out in the evening to really switch off and help get you in the perfect relaxed state for bed.

"Hopefully the findings of the research will help people do just that."

Read more: Mancs could get paid £1,200 to become a 'professional recipe taster'

Applications are now open for the role of Relaxation Researcher, and will close on 3rd July 2022, so all you'll need to do is fill in the application and tell Secret Linen Store why you deserve to be paid to laze.

You can find the full list of responsibilities and apply here.

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]]> 284885 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/inside-the-new-2-57m-love-island-villa-ahead-of-shows-return/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:43:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284909

In just a few short hours, 11 contestants will head into the Love Island villa hoping to find love - and possibly £50,000.

The hit ITV2 dating show will return to our screens tonight and will run for between six and eight weeks, dominating summer evenings.

This year's contestants include Michael Owen's daughter Gemma, fishmonger Luca Bish, and Love Island's first ever deaf contestant in dancer Tasha Ghouri.

The young hopefuls in the eight series of the show will be spending their summers in a brand new villa back on the island of Majorca.

Reportedly worth £2.57m, the new villa features a bigger bedroom, outdoor kitchen, and 20m swimming pool.

There are all the familiar Love Island fixtures too, like the fire pit, which will undoubtedly host the hottest drama of the season.

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There are several seating areas and day beds dotted around for the Islanders to gossip on, and a new outdoor gym area kitted out with dumbbells and pull-up bars.

New sun loungers which are partly submerged in the water have been installed in the pool.

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This year, all the beds in the bedroom face one another, rather than being in one long row.

The dressing room has also been given an upgrade and appears to be much larger than in previous seasons.

Read more: This company will pay you £300 to watch Love Island and relax this summer

One concern for producers this year is a herd of ostriches who have apparently set up camp next to the villa.

The birds can run up to 45mph and can deliver a potentially lethal kick, so contestants will be warned to keep their distance.

That's not the drama any of them signed up for.

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]]> 284909 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/tv-showbiz/ashanti-spotted-in-manchester-burger-bar-still-wearing-skimpy-stage-outfit/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:13:04 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284923

One of Manchester's most popular burger joints received a visit from R&B royalty over the bank holiday weekend.

Ashanti popped in to Archie's on Piccadilly Approach to perform a dance routine for customers and fans.

The popstar was fresh off the stage from the AO Arena, where she performed on Thursday night with Trey Songz on her UK tour.

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In fact, she was still wearing her stage outfit while visiting the restaurant, clad in a tiny red bodysuit, leather jacket, and thigh-high black boots.

She was also sporting a long braid, huge hoop earrings, and sunglasses.

The singer caused quite a stir when she nipped into the restaurant just before midnight, the Manchester Evening News reports.

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Archie's has now shared photos of the Foolish singer in their restaurant, where she had a go on the pink swings and posed with a milkshake in her hand.

It's become something of a celeb tradition to create your own milkshake at Archie's when visiting Manchester.

The rapidly-expanding burger brand has shakes on its menu including the The Mac Life (by Connor McGregor), the Hart Shaker (by Kevin Hart) and The Ora-Licious (by Rita Ora).

Read more: Manchester's AO Arena reveals big £50m transformation plans

There's no sign of a special Ashanti blend on the menu at this point though.

Ashanti has recently collaborated with Manchester rap sensation Aitch on a new version of her hit single Baby.

You can see the full menu and order from Archie's at lovearchies.com or through Deliveroo.

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]]> 284923 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/business/how-this-app-could-change-the-way-you-work-in-manchesters-restaurants-bars-and-more/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:16:38 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284924

It may have only been around in our city for a couple of months now, but Brigad already looks like it's fast becoming the future for freelancers.

In you're unfamiliar with this innovative new app and what it's all about, Brigad first burst onto the hospitality scene all the way back in 2016, and went on to make a deserved name for itself both here in the UK and with our overseas neighbours in France, before it finally launched in Manchester earlier this year.

Brigad prides itself on being a company with a mission, and the goal is "to make work attractive and accessible to all".

It's a platform that allows businesses in our city to be put in touch with verified self-employed professionals in just a few clicks - which ultimately saves precious time, as the entire administrative process is automated, and also gives freelancers to the chance to choose work freely every day from a large number of well-paid assignments that work ideally for their timetable, lifestyle, career path, and income.

Given that the hospitality industry has had to overcome a lot more than other sectors post-COVID, and with the staffing crisis within the sector now said to be reaching points of over 3,000 ongoing open vacancies, Brigad could not have come to Manchester at a more ideal time.

Read more: Brigad is the future of freelance work in Manchester’s hospitality industry

Having already connected around 4,000 freelance workers with opportunities across London, the company is adamant that there is no time to waste in applying these resources to the great city of Manchester, and says its presence here is vital to "ensure efficient post-pandemic recovery" of the city’s hospitality industry.

But, if you're a freelance professional in Manchester hospitality who's keen to change the way you work, then what exactly is Brigad all about? How do you use it? And what do you need to know to get started?

Let's break it down.

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How does Brigad work for freelancers?

Brigad is all about collaboration.

It's a platform that puts end-to-end collaboration between hospitality businesses and qualified self-employed professionals right at the forefront, and is all about empowering hospitality workers by helping to connect them to temporary freelance shifts with a decent and fair minimum hourly payment.

To get started, you'll simply need to download the app from your app store, and sign up by completing your personal information and uploading a copy of your ID.

How do I use the app?

Once you've officially signed up, you'll first need to book a slot with a member of the Brigad team, who will introduce the app to you and discuss your experience and skills in order to give you the best experience, all before you take on your first mission.

After you’ve successfully accepted your first mission, you’re then set to earn on average 15% more than the industry standard income - and all with no obligation to accept regular shifts.

All that's left now is to turn up to your first mission, and let Brigad know how it goes by leaving the business a review - which gives other Brigaders an insight into what it's like to work at the business.

This, once again, encourages helpful and collaborative communication.

Is it flexible? What happens if I need to cancel after signing up for work?

Brigad offers freelancers a great deal of flexibility as there is no minimum or maximum number of shifts required to be a 'Brigader', and this allows you to have complete control over the way you wish to work, with no impact on your career in hospitality going forward.

Businesses can also choose to favourite freelancers who have fit in with their establishment particularly well, and this means you’ll receive their shifts before other Brigaders.

This means regular work with no contract - the dream, for many.

But if you do need cancel your shift last minute though, for whatever reason that may be, you will need to be mindful that this could affect your ability to receive missions in the future, as last-minute cancellations are a great inconvenience to businesses, and most of the time, they are unable to find a replacement for you.

Any tips for signing up to work? And is there room for career progression?

Brigad says it always recommends calling the business you have signed up to work for in advance to check how early to turn up for your shift, what to wear, and if there is anything extra you need to bring with you, as this not only helps you to be as prepared as possible, but businesses particularly appreciate it too and it creates a good first impression.

Remember to be your best self too, because as a self-employed professional, businesses will also be leaving a review on you.

Once you have established yourself on the Brigad app with good reviews and frequent shifts, the company says it can offer the opportunity for career development through earning the 'Super Brigader' badge - which means you can then receive 1-1 advice from an advisor to ensure your career is developing as you’d like.

Where can I find out more information and sign up?

If you're keen to find out more information and discover how Brigad can help shape the future of your freelance hospitality career across Manchester, then make sure you head on over to the company’s website here.

You can also follow Brigad on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Featured Image -  Arnaud Caillou (via Brigad)

]]> 284924 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/snoop-dogg-reschedules-manchester-gig-again-due-to-scheduling-conflicts/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:41:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284944

Snoop Dogg has pushed back his scheduled performance in Manchester again due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.

The rapper was supposed to perform at the AO Arena on 1 September, after his initial 2020 gig was rescheduled due to Covid restrictions.

A statement from the promoter said that family obligations and filming commitments have forced them to move the concert again.

Snoop Dogg will continue with his planned gigs in the USA, but has pulled out of all 'non-U.S.' dates, including those here in Europe.

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The AO Arena shared a statement that said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, family obligations and filming commitments, @SnoopDogg will be rescheduling his UK and Ireland 2022 tour.

"New dates will be released shortly and your tickets will remain valid for the new dates, so please hold on to them.

"We can't wait to finally bring the Godfather of Rap back to the UK and Ireland and see you all there!"

Read more: Ashanti spotted in Manchester burger bar still wearing skimpy stage outfit

A post on Snoop Dogg's own social media platforms last week added: "Dear friends and fans,
Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, including family obligations and upcoming tv and film projects, Snoop Dogg regrets he is canceling all upcoming non-U.S. tour dates for the remainder of 2022.

"He was excited to see his fans around the world and apologies to all that had already made plans to see his show. He looks forward to rescheduling dates in the future. Ticket refunds will be available at the original point of purchase.

"Snoop Dogg is still committed to his remaining US tour dates for the rest of 2022. Thank you for your support and be safe out there ya'll."

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]]> 284944 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/the-light-stockport-gets-a-new-arcade-bowling-alley-interactive-darts-karaoke-and-more/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:44:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284976

10 new luxury bowling lanes, an arcade, interactive darts, karaoke, and American pool have now arrived in Stockport town centre.

Having officially opened to the public last Wednesday, and following on from the impressive success of its 12-screen cinema and diner, The Light Stockport has now upgraded its leisure offering beyond the big screen.

Each of the new additions are offering something for everyone to get involved with.

Now, as well as sitting down to watch one of the latest cinema releases, guests will also be able to order drinks directly to their bowling lane, enjoy a whole host of retro and new arcade favourites - including Daytona Championship USA, Down the Clown, and The House of the Dead - and sing their heart out to over 15,000 smash hits in a dedicated karaoke room.

That's not all either, as you can also hit the oche with darts games for all levels and abilities, or catch up with friends over a game of pool too.

The venue says it's "delighted" to be able to bring new entertainment to the town.

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All of the new leisure facilities now open to the public at The Light Stockport have arrived just ahead of an impressive lineup of films coming over the summer, with the likes of Top Gun: Maverick, Jurassic World Dominion, Lightyear, Elvis, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Thor: Love and Thunder all hitting the screens over the next couple of months.

If you've worked up a hunger after hitting a strike, claiming a bullseye, or belting out a few classic tunes, then luckily, the venue's kitchen will also continue to serve up a delicious range of handmade pizzas from pizza experts Fratellis, as well as a selection of mouthwatering burgers from PITTSBURGER.

"We are delighted to be able to extend our offer at The Light and to bring a whole new entertainment and leisure experience to the people of Stockport," said CEO James Morris.

"Whether you’re looking to watch a brilliant movie, share a freshly made pizza with the family, play bowling with friends, or sing your heart out in our karaoke, we’ve got something for everyone and can’t wait to welcome you."

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For all the latest news, events, movie releases, and best prices, you can sign up for a free myLight membership.

Or, if you'd consider yourself to be a real film lover, then The Light’s new paid membership, myLight Premiere, gives you the chance to watch "all the films you can handle" plus get great discounts across the entire venue for just £15.99 per month. 

You can find out more here.

Featured Image - The Light Stockport

]]> 284976 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/bbc-corrects-platinum-party-at-the-palace-footage-after-using-wrong-flag/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:28:38 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284984

The BBC has issued a correction to its Platinum Party at the Palace footage on iPlayer.

The broadcaster had to apologise after viewers pointed out the wrong flag had been used in a video montage over the Jubilee weekend.

Against a backdrop of Buckingham Palace, a huge screen mistakenly showed the Irish tricolour flag to represent Northern Ireland.

The mishap took place during rapper-comedian Doc Brown's spoken word performance, where he delivered a rousing rap about the UK's sporting prowess.

One person pointed out: "Just for next time @BBC this is not the flag of Northern Ireland."

Someone else asked: "How does a fundamental mistake like this make it through without anyone spotting the issue..?"

https://twitter.com/scottygb/status/1533742459330732032

A BBC spokesperson said: "The incorrect flag appeared in a brief montage during Doc Brown’s appearance last night. We apologise for the error and the sequence will be edited on iPlayer."

Northern Ireland does not have its own official flag, though the Ulster Banner is unofficially known as the Flag of Northern Ireland.

Read more: Snoop Dogg reschedules Manchester gig again due to ‘scheduling conflicts’

The correction added to the Platinum Party at the Palace video on iPlayer states: "This programme is subject to a correction. During Doc Brown’s performance, the Republic of Ireland flag was inadvertently used to represent Northern Ireland."

Doc Brown's rap at the time of the incident included the lines: "But see those three lions you know what they do to me, I see them standing for strength love and unity.

"Same with the red dragon shamrock and thistle, white black and brown we unite at the whistle."

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This correction now being shown when you play “The Party at the Palace” on BBC iPlayer (h/t @collinsadam) pic.twitter.com/wVsBxRgUW6

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) June 6, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/battle-to-save-traditional-pub-in-stretford-left-in-appalling-state/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:20:17 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=284999

A Crowdfunder has been launched to try and save a traditional pub in Stretford that's at risk of being turned into flats.

The Robin Hood pub on Barton Road has been left in a state of disrepair since it closed in 2018, but a team of locals think it still has the potential to be an 'amazing community pub'.

They're hoping to raise enough money - £5000 - to pay for surveys and legal advice so they can try to save the space.

Pictures taken inside the pub show that it's riddled with damp and mould, with broken floorboards, crumbling ceilings, and boarded-up windows.

https://vimeo.com/708802315

But it's also a grand Edwardian building, with an ornate red brick facade, stained glass windows, beautiful tiles and bags of charm.

The Robin Hood was bought by developers who intended to turn it into flats and build houses in the large car park.

Those behind the Crowdfunder campaign, who describe themselves as 'a band of merry Mancunians', say they believe 'this space is part of Stretford's Heritage and should be restored to a traditional pub for the whole community to enjoy'.

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The campaign states: "Stretford has some great bars, but with no other traditional pubs in our town centre, the loss of this building would leave a hole at the heart of our ever expanding community that we'll never mend. They just don't build pubs like this anymore do they?"

It continues: "We hope to reach an agreement with the developers. Then the real work begins, there'll be more funds to raise and we'll be setting up a Community Benefit Society and offering everyone in the community a chance to have a share of the pub!

Read more: Channel 4 is looking for the most ‘outrageous’ homes in Manchester to feature on a new series

"So if you can spare the cost of a pint and a packet of crisps we'd be so grateful! Make it the price of a round and who knows what we can do!

"Join us and Save the Robin Hood!"

The Crowdfunder is live until 9 June - you can support it at crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-robinhood.

Featured image: Instagram, @savetherobinhood

]]> 284999 0 0 0 ]]> https://themanc.com/bolton/20k-worth-of-miniature-railway-track-stolen-from-bolton-park-by-scumbags/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:44:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285002

A huge section of track has been stolen from a beloved miniature railway track in Bolton.

The damage to the family attraction at Moss Bank Park is estimated to be worth £20,000, the BBC reports.

Volunteers who run the Bolton miniature railway believe it was targeted because of the valuable aluminium used in the metal tracks.

It only reopened to the public two months ago after volunteers worked through the pandemic to restore it.

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Tracey Stirling from the Moss Bank Park Model Engineering Society told the BBC: "It is soul destroying. They have taken the majority of the track.

"There's always been a railway at Moss Bank Park, but nobody has ever destroyed the rails.

"We can't just patch it up - we will have to start afresh."

In the miniature railway's Facebook page, someone wrote: "Last weekend I was driving the train in Mossbank Park we had about 300 happy passengers this week nothing and why because about 98% of the track has been stolen, if anyone knows anything we need your help it's going to take months to put right.

"A BIG SORRY TO ALL THE DISAPPOINTED CHILDREN."

Another said: "Such a shock and so upsetting. Unfortunately these are the days we are living in."

Read more: Legendary Manchester nightclub South is closing down

Someone else wrote: "Absolutely gutted to hear about the scum bags that have pinched the track, I know how much hard work has gone into getting this up and running."

Greater Manchester Police said enquiries were ongoing and asked anyone with information to get in touch.

The Moss Bank Park miniature railway is now accepting donations here.

Featured image: Facebook, Moss bank park miniature railway

]]> 285002 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/boris-johnson-wins-confidence-vote-and-will-remain-prime-minister/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:09:21 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285011

Boris Johnson has won a confidence vote that was triggered today by Tory MPs.

The Prime Minister faced a vote of no confidence after at least 54 MPs submitted letters.

He has now won the vote by 211 to 148, and will remain in his position as PM.

It's a voting split of 59% to 41% and reveals a substantial Tory rebellion against Mr Johnson, with 148 MPs voting against him.

It's the worst result a sitting MP has ever had in a confidence vote.

The result is also a greater proportion of 'against' votes than Theresa May faced at her vote of no confidence in December 2018.

May, who was PM at the time, survived by 200 votes to 117 but later resigned.

The result of Mr Johnson's no confidence vote was announced at 9pm this evening by Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee.

Read more: Thousands of UK workers begin the world’s biggest four-day work week trial

Sir Brady said: "I can announce that the parliamentary party does have confidence in the prime minister."

Leader of the opposition Sir Keir Starmer has said: "The choice is clearer than ever before: Divided Tories propping up Boris Johnson with no plan to tackle the issues you are facing.

"Or a united Labour Party with a plan to fix the cost of living crisis and restore trust in politics. Labour will get Britain back on track."

The Daily Mirror's political editor Pippa Crerar commented: "PM now in very dangerous territory. Although his allies insisted he would cling on if he won "even by one vote" his authority is seriously undermined.

"Major moments of peril ahead - including two key by-elections - mean pressure to accept his time is up will be intense."

]]> 285011 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/committee-rule-change-could-see-boris-johnson-face-another-no-confidence-vote-in-six-months/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:05:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285018

Boris Johnson could come up against yet another no confidence vote in just six months time, according to a rebel Tory MP.

After the Prime Minister faced a vote of no confidence yesterday following the submission of letters from least 54 MPs to chair of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers, Sir Graham Brady, a rebel Tory MP has now said this morning that the Committee is looking at changing the rules after he survived last night's vote.

Mr Johnson won the vote by 211 to 148 to remain in his position as Prime Minister.

It was a voting split of 59% to 41% and reveals a substantial Tory rebellion against Mr Johnson, with 148 MPs voting against him, and making it what was the worst result a sitting MP has ever had in a confidence vote - despite him calling it a "decisive" victory.

The result was also a greater proportion of ‘against’ votes than Theresa May faced at her vote of no confidence in December 2018.

Read more: Boris Johnson wins confidence vote and will remain Prime Minister

The current Conservative Party rules stipulate that once a confidence vote is carried out and a leader garners enough support to continue in their position, then they will not face another vote for a year, however Tobias Ellwood - MP for Bournemouth East, who served as a government minister at the Ministry of Defence from 2017 to 2019 - has told Sky News this morning that he understands this rule is being looked at changing.

Mr Ellwood - who voted against the Prime Minister - said he understands the heads of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers are now looking at altering the rules so the leader could face another confidence vote within a year of surviving one.

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"I understand that's what the 1922 Committee are looking at, deliberately for this reason," he told presenter Kay Burley.

"Because if we're going to have that stay of execution, we are now going to recognise the democratic outcome and support the Prime Minister then let's give the Prime Minister time to improve - but, methods can be made, the system can be adjusted to mean the current rule of allowing a Prime Minister an entire year would be changed."

Mr Ellwood said that while he will support the democratic outcome of yesterday's vote for now, he would "support" a rule change being introduced.

He continued: "It's up to Number 10 and the Prime Minister to act on his word that he's going to change things around and show that we have a chance of winning the general election."

Following the outcome of yesterday's vote of no confidence, a Downing Street spokesperson has confirmed that the Prime Minister will bring his cabinet together today to call on ministers to "drive forward progress on the government's priorities".

He will also set out his "vision" for the future of his leadership.

This is set to include new policy commitments, such as reducing childcare costs and a "renewed drive" to get more people on the housing ladder, according to the spokesperson.

In response to Mr Johnson winning the vote by 211 to 148 yesterday, Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer said in response on Twitter: "The choice is clearer than ever before: Divided Tories propping up Boris Johnson with no plan to tackle the issues you are facing. Or a united Labour Party with a plan to fix the cost of living crisis and restore trust in politics. Labour will get Britain back on track."

https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1533902348908744704?s=20&t=_nrOOMPFhq1kXIOuW6l3FA

Sir Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, also tweeted in response: "Every Conservative MP who cares about integrity and decency must do the right thing, resign the whip and sit as an independent.

"For the sake of our country, this failing Prime Minister cannot be propped up any longer."

https://twitter.com/EdwardJDavey/status/1533910566963712002?s=20&t=_nrOOMPFhq1kXIOuW6l3FA

Featured Image - Andrew Parsons / Number 10 Downing Street (via Flickr)

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Tory MP @Tobias_Ellwood says he would support a change to Tory party rules that would allow another confidence vote within a year - but for the moment he supports the "democratic outcome". #KayBurley: https://t.co/cLIrKK2gH1

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The choice is clearer than ever before:

Divided Tories propping up Boris Johnson with no plan to tackle the issues you are facing.

Or a united Labour Party with a plan to fix the cost of living crisis and restore trust in politics.

Labour will get Britain back on track.

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 6, 2022]]>

Every Conservative MP who cares about integrity and decency must do the right thing, resign the whip and sit as an independent.

For the sake of our country, this failing Prime Minister cannot be propped up any longer

— Ed Davey MP 🔶 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (@EdwardJDavey) June 6, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/growing-concern-for-24-year-old-man-missing-from-home/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:31:56 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285037

Police are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for the welfare of a missing man, 24, who disappeared from home.

Curtis Pogson, who is also known as Curtis Hadley, was reported missing at 11.30am on Monday 6 June.

The man is originally from Hyde and is known to have links to the Salford area.

He went missing from his home in Macclesfield.

Police are now urgently appealing for information from the public to help find Curtis.

https://twitter.com/PoliceMacc/status/1533909423760056325

He's described as being around 5'9", white, with a slim build, long brown hair, and a red beard, and often wears vintage clothing.

Inspector Andy Baker said: “We have been conducting a number of enquiries to trace Curtis, so far to no avail, and we are becoming increasing concerned for his welfare.

“This is out of character and we are keen to locate him as soon as possible and reunite him with his friends and family who are worried about him.

“I urge anyone who thinks that they may have seen Curtis since he went missing to get in touch with us.

Read more: Committee rule change could see Boris Johnson face another no confidence vote in six months

“The same goes for anyone with information regarding his whereabouts, or CCTV or dashcam footage of him since he disappeared.”

Anyone with information or footage that may help officers find Curtis is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary immediately on 101, quoting IML 1286543.

Information can also be reported online at www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us .

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APPEAL | Do you know there whereabouts of Curtis Togson?

The 24-year-old is missing from his home in Macclesfield and we’re becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

If you know where he is call 101 quoting IML1286543.

For more details visit - https://t.co/M8V7YlmRLv pic.twitter.com/cu0Av7MpwQ

— Macclesfield Police (@PoliceMacc) June 6, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/channel-4-is-looking-for-the-most-outrageous-homes-in-manchester-to-feature-on-a-new-series/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:54:59 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285038

Big fan of interior design? Did one DIY project lead to another during lockdown, and now you're a bit of a professional?

Reckon your home could be considered "outrageous" enough to be on TV?

Well, Channel 4 has announced that a brand-new series is on the way from Salford-based production company, Beyond Productions North, and according to the synopsis, it's set to see presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen - called "the king of interior design" - celebrate our great British visionaries, our cherished eccentrics, and most-importantly, our proud-to be different homeowners.

The four-part series, titled Outrageous Homes, will meet people across the country who are said to "value originality" and "decorate their homes without fear".

With a casting call now open and people from Greater Manchester urged to get in touch, Laurence will visit properties across the UK with wild, wonderful, and "truly outrageous domestic decor" to discover why the homeowners dare to be different with their designs, and how they did it, as well as delving into how much it all cost.

Along the way, Laurence will also meet some of the architects, designers, and decorators who helped bring the bold and creative visions to life too.

"There is no such this such thing as bad design," Channel 4 insists.

https://twitter.com/C4Press/status/1531211048614875137?s=20&t=PjIsFFTmdEYkYEcwoAr40w

Speaking ahead of the filming of the new series, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen said: "At last, a property show that turns its back on delusions of blandeur and instead celebrates homes that take OTT to another level of fabulous.

"In fact, we’ll be filming in spaces of such outrageousness, that I’ll be the most understated thing on screen."

"This is an altogether different property series, so as the epitome of extravagance and eccentricity, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is the perfect person to host it," added Deborah Dunnett - Commissioning Editor for Channel 4.

"Who wants uniformity anyway?”

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Damon Pattison - Creative Director at Beyond Productions - continued: "We’re all guilty of following design trends, so by taking a sneak peek into this fabulous world of homeowners who decorate to their heart's desire, we hope to inspire the nation to do the same."

Ready to show your "outrageous" home off in all its glory then?

To apply to take part in the series, you can request to have an application form sent to you by emailing: homes@beyond-productions.co.uk

Featured Image - Kai Bossom (via Unsplash)

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.@LlewelynBowen is to explore the UK's most Outrageous Homes in a new series for @Channel4. We're talking original, bold and truly outrageous domestic décor.

Find out more and how to take part 👇https://t.co/BpBreQVnuD pic.twitter.com/emWT58qeDK

— Channel 4 Press (@C4Press) May 30, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/sky-news-presenter-accidentally-calls-former-health-secretary-jeremy-ct-live-on-air/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:58:24 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285054

A Sky News presenter has mis-pronounced Jeremy Hunt's name live on air - replacing his surname with a swear word.

Sophy Ridge slipped up on a broadcast last night while discussing the vote of no confidence.

She said, after reading a section of a scathing letter from Jesse Norman: "Two figures who are significant, Jeremy C**t because he is a potential leadership candidate."

It's not the first time the former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has had his surname switched for a rhyming swear.

There are entire compilations of similar slip-ups from broadcasters over the years, including Victoria Derbyshire.

Ridge continued on with her segment without acknowledging the expletive, much to the delight of viewers.

A clip shared by TV critic Scott Bryan has now been viewed by more than a quarter of a million people.

https://twitter.com/scottygb/status/1533895760244350977

Many labelled it a 'Freudian slip', while others questioned exactly how accidental the c-bomb mistake was.

One person said: "I’m sorry, but that ‘C-Bomb’ was dropped with massive amounts of intent. She’s won a bet on that."

Someone else said it was the 'Best bit of reporting all day'.

Read more: Growing concern for 24-year-old man missing from home

BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Nick Bright tweeted: "Unbelievable scenes! She’s just said THE worst swear live on telly and didn’t even clock it."

Another said: "A Sky News reporter just said Jeremy C**t instead of Jeremy Hunt. Would have been funnier if she’d accidentally called Boris Johnson a f***ing d*ckhead tw*t though."

Sky News has not yet acknowledged the incident.

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— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) June 6, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/theres-a-huge-beach-live-music-a-fun-fair-and-more-coming-to-manchester-next-month/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:33:56 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285082

Live music, a fun fair, extreme sports, and a huge beach are just some of the attractions kicking off summer in Manchester next month.

After a number of community action projects and events have been taking place across the region over the last few months now, Festival Manchester is set finally come together for one last huge celebration in Wythenshawe Park next month - and it's free for everyone to attend.

Taking place on Friday 1 - Sunday 3 July, and organised by hundreds of churches, and businesses, as well as local charities The Message Trust and Luis Palau Association, Festival Manchester will also include a family fun zone, a high-tech gaming lobby, a mass children’s choir, and live music from a lineup of local acts.

Some of the artists on the musical lineup include Goodboys, Lecrae, Kingdom Choir, Matt Redman, LZ7, Saintz, Guvna B, OTC, Amongst Wolves, and SoulBox.

Festival Manchester is aiming to create "region-wide transformation across the North West", according to festival organisers.

It'll be done so by bringing local churches, charities, and communities together to help address real societal problems amid the cost of living crisis - such as food poverty, homelessness, the environment, and the need for more safe and loving homes for children and teenagers in care.

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The run-up to the event has also seen multiple ‘Love Where U Live’ community action projects launched to support communities across Manchester with a range of local issues.

Speaking ahead of the arrival of Festival Manchester next month, Paul Dennett - Mayor of the City of Salford and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester - said: "After a really difficult few years following the COVID-19 global pandemic, it is great to see community, voluntary and faith-based organisations coming together to celebrate the amazing work our residents and communities do all-year-round through a free family friendly music festival. 

"Festival Manchester will be a real spectacle in celebrating our city-region’s rich and diverse talent and creativity, bringing people and communities together, whilst also providing many activities for residents of Greater Manchester and beyond to get involved in."

Andy Hawthorne OBE - founder and CEO of The Message Trust - added: "We’re filling Wythenshawe Park with live music, a fun fair, extreme sports, huge beach, hi-tech gaming lobby, inflatables, kids zone and so much more that everyone across Greater Manchester and the North West can come and enjoy for free.

"It’s all being put on by hundreds of churches from across our region who want to bring the community together and share a message of hope with people as they have fun.

"In the build-up to the festival weekend, you may see teams out clearing litter from streets, tidying up gardens or planting some of the 5,000 fruit trees we’re adding to the local environment.

"We can’t wait to welcome you to Festival Manchester."

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Festival Manchester will take over Wythenshawe Park on Friday 1 - Sunday 3 July 2022, and you can find more information here.

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]]> 285082 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/three-manchester-police-officers-who-chased-and-detained-a-gunman-nominated-for-bravery-award/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:01:05 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285116

Three police officers who chased and detained a man carrying a gun in Manchester have been nominated for a bravery award.

PC Jack Ginger, PC Jessica Hamblett, and PC Richard Hayes from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been nominated for The National Police Bravery Awards after they put themselves at what was said to be "a significant risk to their own wellbeing" while chasing and eventually apprehending a gunman in Harpurhey back in March 2021.

The trio were in plain clothes on mobile patrol in a plain vehicle when PC Hamblett noticed a number of individuals "loitering together".

According to GMP, due to the suspicious behaviour of this group, PC Hayes turned the vehicle around, and as they did so, the officers heard a loud bang - which they believed to be a firearm discharging - and a few seconds later, they saw a man running down the street carrying a black bin liner and seemingly trying to conceal its contents.

Due to the way he was acting and the loud bang, the trio then identified themselves as police officers and the man ran off towards a black Ford Focus - which was parked up with two other men inside.

PCs Ginger, Hamblett, and Hayes immediately chased the man, and he tried to get into the Ford Focus, but it eventually made off and left the man with the gun behind.

The man then ran off and was pursued on foot by PC Ginger, followed by PC Hayes, and supported by PC Hamblett in the police vehicle, and after a pursuit through a number of back streets, PC Ginger managed to detain the man with the assistance of his colleagues, while PC Hayes conducted a search along the route of the pursuit to find the black bin bag discarded near where the offender had tried to get into the car.

The bin bag did in fact contain a converted blank-firing Retay handgun, with the cartridge still in the chamber - which is a prohibited firearm.

"What a tremendous trio of colleagues," said Greater Manchester Police Federation Chair Lee Broadbent.

"The actions of Jack, Jessica and Richard in pursuing a male who was armed with a firearm, which they believed had just been discharged, was exceptionally brave.

"The officers acted fast to detain this man and prevent any harm to members of the public, at significant risk to their own wellbeing [and] not only was the suspect apprehended, but their excellent commentary during the pursuit directed other officers to support, and the subsequent scene management ensured the recovery of the weapon and other important evidence.

"The actions of these officers has brought a very high-risk individual into custody, which will have had a significant impact on protecting and reassuring the local community."

The offender was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and as his fingerprints were found on the bag which the gun was found inside of, he was remanded into custody.

The offender was jailed for five years in July 2021.

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]]> 285116 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/salvis-unveil-luxurious-new-restaurant-and-italian-food-hub-in-city-centre-skyscraper/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:32:43 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285118

Salvi's has unveiled its brand new site in Manchester as the family-run brand marks its 10th anniversary in the city.

The beloved Italian restaurant has now taken over a modern unit in the Deansgate Square development, which they've turned into an Italian food hub.

The new Salvi's site features a weather-proof terrace, a private dining room, a deli, a bar, a restaurant, and an exhibition space.

This smart new location is a bit of a departure - though a beautiful one - from Salvi's original home, a cosy space beneath the Corn Exchange.

Here you'll find glossy tiles, natural wood, and brushed concrete instead of mismatched chairs, rustic tiles and olive trees.

Their Deansgate Square food hub spans 3,000 sq ft at the foot of one of the city's new skyscrapers.

The family-run business wants to bring a taste of southern Italy to the southern end of Deansgate, through its sun-soaked terrace and Sorrento-style bar, and its menu of authentic Neapolitan food.

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Recipes that have been passed down through generations include Pasta Nonna Teresa (with pistachio pesto and pancetta) and octopus and spicy sausage Pasta Polipo ‘Nduja, along with brand new Pasta Pesto Melanzane, combining sizzling aubergine and aromatic pesto.

Diners will also find dishes like lobster linguine, pasta al piennolo, ribeye steak, grilled tuna steak, and sea bass with cherry tomatoes.

There are handmade Neapolitan-style pizzas, too, such as classic margheritas and Naples-specialty calzone fritto.

Salvi's at Deansgate Square will serve Limoncello Spritz alongside the crowd-favourite Aperol Spritz, alongside Italian beers and wines.

Private dining space The Amalfi Room will host VIP experiences, including owner Maurizio Cecco’s famous pasta classes.

Salvi's was first launched by Maurizio and his wife Claire, who spotted a gap in the English market for authentic, high quality, Italian produce and opened their deli in the Corn Exchange and a restaurant in the Northern Quarter.

Managing director Maurizio said: "We worked so hard to bring Salvi’s Deansgate to life and we’re absolutely ecstatic to finally be able to share the simply stunning venue that we have created!

Read more: The new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this month | June 2022

"Like many other businesses, we faced a lot of challenges during the pandemic, but we are proud to say we are still standing strong and growing.

“We took the best features of each of our venues and crafted the new Salvi’s brand for everyone as passionate about real Italian food as us. Manchester has been our home for years, and we’re dedicated to ‘serve’ back the love we receive!"

The new brand has been designed by Manchester’s Instruct studio, drawing inspiration from Italian street signage and mid-century Italian food packaging.

Featured image: Supplied

]]> 285118 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/beekeeper-scoops-up-bees-with-bare-hands-as-swarm-descends-on-greater-manchester-again/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:58:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285122

A local beekeeper has been spotted scooping up bees with her bare hands today in an effort to relocate a swarm.

A video posted this afternoon shows the brave individual knocking the huge swarm of bees into a wooden box.

And although the beekeeper is wearing a protective hood, there's absolutely nothing to protect her hands.

The video of the rescue mission shows her turning to onlookers and asking: "Does anyone fancy giving me a hand?"

A chorus of people saying: "No not really" follows - unsurprisingly.

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She then turns back to the buzzing swarm of bees and begins to shake the tree branch over a wooden box, though a huge mass of bees miss the box and fall onto the pavement instead.

The amazing footage was captured today by photographer Dennis Glanzig, who said he 'wasn't expecting this when I popped to MediaCityUK for my lunch.'

Dennis later shared another video of an elderly woman standing outside General Stores watching the swarm, captioned: "Old lady is hard as nails. She wasn't bothered at all."

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It's not the first time parts of Greater Manchester have been brought to a halt by swarms of bees.

Last summer, thousands of the buzzing insects took over the rear window of a parked-up and unattended BMW in the city centre, before moving on to engulf a poster for Manchester International Festival (MIF).

According to the British Beekeepers Association, a honeybee colony may swarm for a number of reasons but can often be seen swarming on warm and sunny days between May and July, and usually after a spell of poor weather.

Read more: Battle to save traditional pub in Stretford left in appalling state

It’s a completely natural process, and they will most likely swarm to reproduce after the old queen leaves a colony with some of the other bees.

Once the queen has left, scout bees will then head off in search of suitable places to construct the swarm’s home, and the successful scouts will eventually report back on the location of suitable nesting sites to the other bees.

But in the meantime, the other bees will leave the hive and find a spot to wait until the scout decides on the new home for the colony.

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— Dennis (@DenGlanzig) June 7, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/parklife-2022-line-up-tickets-dates-and-all-the-information-you-need-for-manchesters-biggest-festival/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:02:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=278990

There's not long to go until Parklife festival returns to Heaton Park, drawing tens of thousands of music fans to the fields.

This year's event will be headlined by global talent including 50 Cent, Tyler the Creator, Megan Thee Stallion and Lewis Capaldi, as well as returning festival favourites Chase & Status.

Parklife has taken place at Heaton Park since 2013, when it outgrew its original home in Platt Fields Park.

The massive party is attended by some 80,000 people each day and is one of the biggest events in Manchester's cultural calendar.

Here's everything we know about this year's Parklife so far.

When is Parklife festival 2022?

Last year, Parklife had to shift to September because of the restrictions placed on the events industry.

But it's business as usual this time around, and the festival's back in its usual June position.

Parklife 2022 will take place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June.

Who's on the Parklife line-up?

It's a BIG line-up for Parklife this summer.

In Da Club rapper 50 Cent will be performing in a UK festival exclusive, and Tyler, The Creator will make his long-awaited UK headline debut after Parklife’s 2020 edition was cancelled.

Music heavyweights Lewis Capaldi, Bicep (headlining The Valley for the first time) and Chase & Status (with their largest festival show yet) will all be taking to the stage.

Parklife’s line-up also includes Loyle Carner, Jamie xx, Arlo Parks, Folamour (Live), Headie One, Central Cee, Fred Again.. ArrDee, Caroline Polachek, Tom Misch and PinkPantheress.

DJ sets across the weekend will come from Four Tet, Eric Prydz, Peggy Gou, Carl Cox, Marco Carola, Camelphat, The Blessed Madonna, Andy C, DJ EZ, Sonny Fodera Annie Mac, Jayda G, Mall Grab, Ricardo Villalobos and many more.

You can see the full line-up and stage break downs here.

Can you still get tickets for Parklife?

Tickets for Saturday - which is headlined by 50 Cent, Chase & Status and Jamie XX - have sold out.

But you can still grab tickets for the Sunday portion of the festival, with the last few on sale now.

Day tickets are priced at £84.50 plus booking fee for standard admission, or £109.50 for VIP.

You can also pick up the last few tickets for the whole weekend at £155 general admission or £199.50 for VIP.

Extra batches of tickets are still being released in stages - your best bet is to follow Parklife on Twitter for the latest news.

Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, Skiddle and See Tickets.

What does VIP get you?

This year's VIP zone will be called the Luxury Lounge, with all sorts of luxuries to jazz up your festival experience.

As usual, you'll get fast track through the queues, and access to an exclusive VIP area with luxury loos, a separate street food village, and The Smugglers Inn bar.

Very Important Parklife-goers also have their own DJs and special guests on a dance floor that's separate from the rest of the festival site.

New this year is the 'northern lights', a light tunnel installation, plus VIP lockers and free phone charging points.

Parklife is even adding a 'Cloud 9 VIP spa'.

Where is Parklife and how do I get there?

Parklife will be back in Heaton Park, to the north of Manchester, taking over a corner of the 600-acre park.

There's a Metrolink stop right outside the park's gates at Heaton Park, though most fesitval-goers will be directed home via Bowker Vale instead.

The festival also puts on shuttle buses to help people get back home safely.

This year, there's a combined Travel Pass which you can use on either the Metrolink or the shuttle buses.

You can also try to book a taxi, but with 80,000 people pouring out of the festival site, things can get busy - and a lot of people end up walking back to town if it's safe to do so.

Featured image: Parklife

]]> 278990 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/on-the-beach-bottles-majorcan-air-to-recreate-love-island-magic-at-home/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:54:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285157

Travel agent On The Beach has tried to bottle up the magic of Love Island - quite literally.

The holiday firm says it 'captured bottles of Balearic air' from the east coast of Majorca on Monday night, while 11 singles entered the villa looking for love.

They claim that once uncorked, they Love is in the Air bottles are 'guaranteed to spice up the atmosphere in any room'.

The bottles of pure Majorcan air were gathered as the nation sat back to watch a new flock of beautiful young people heading into the Love Island villa.

The hit ITV2 dating show kicked off on Monday night, with a new villa, new contestants and a new twist - the public have had the power to choose the couplings for the first time.

And the beautiful location definitely caught people's eye too - On the Beach said it saw a 110% increase in searches for holidays to the island last night.

The Love is in the Air stunt has been created to tie in with On The Beach's range of holidays to Majorca, with seven-night stays on the Love Island starting from £329pp.

The bottles are available to claim on any of On The Beach's social media channels.

Read more: Salvi’s unveil luxurious new restaurant and Italian food hub in city centre skyscraper

Zoe Harris, Chief Customer Officer at On the Beach, said: “The Majorcan air was filled with anticipation, the potential for love and a lot of heat on Monday night and we wanted to bring that air back to the UK so that customers could get the chance to spice up the atmosphere in their own home.

“It seems that customers want to sample this air for themselves too as we saw a huge increase in the number of searches for holidays to Majorca last night.”

To be in with a chance of claiming the ‘Love is in the Air’ bottles, customers simply need to head to On the Beach’s Instagram channel @onthebeachholidays and comment why you think you need a bottle of pure Majorcan air. On the Beach will contact winners and send out the bottles direct to your door.

Featured image: Jason Lock

]]> 285157 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/rail-workers-to-shut-down-the-system-with-national-three-day-strike-this-month/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:52:42 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285201

Thousands of rail workers are to walk out and "shut down the system" for three days this month in what is the biggest strike since 1989.

In what is already threatening travel chaos for commuters across the UK, and those heading to some of the country's major events, including the Glastonbury Festival, the RMT Union officially confirmed yesterday that over 50,000 railway workers will walk out on 21, 23 and 25 June due to what is said to be the "inability of the rail employers to come to a negotiated settlement" with RMT.

It comes after 71% of RMT 40,000 members took part in a vote earlier this month, with 89% voting in favour of strike action and only 11% voting against it.

The RMT Union says the strike action is because Network Rail and the train operating companies have subjected their staff to multiyear pay freezes, and plan to cut thousands of jobs - which will make the railways "unsafe".

Read more: Railway workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of ‘biggest strike’ in decades

Despite "intense talks" with the rail bosses, RMT says it has not been able to secure a pay proposal nor a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies.

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As a result, this means that on 21 June, over 50,000 railway workers will walk out, includes those working for Network Rail, 13 train operating companies, and the London Underground, and then on 23 and 25 June, up to 40,000 workers will strike.

Even though only three days of action have been called, the RMT Union says the strike will affect the national railway network for the entire week.

"Railway workers have been treated appallingly and despite our best efforts in negotiations, the rail industry with the support of the government has failed to take their concerns seriously," explained Mick Lynch - General Secretary at RMT Union.

Read more: Government announces £84m funding to make North West train services ‘more reliable’

"We have a cost of living crisis, and it is unacceptable for railway workers to either lose their jobs or face another year of a pay freeze when inflation is at 11.1pc and rising [so] our union will now embark on a sustained campaign of industrial action, which will shut down the railway system.

"Rail companies are making at least £500m a year in profits, whilst fat cat rail bosses have been paid millions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"This unfairness is fuelling our members anger and their determination to win a fair settlement".

He added that RMT is open to "meaningful negotiations" with rail bosses and ministers ahead of the planned strike action later this month, but they will need to come up with new proposals to prevent "months of disruption" on the railways.

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Railway industry bosses have voiced their disapproval after the Government quietly scrapped a 'vital' section of HS2.

The proposed £3bn 'Golborne Link' would have connected the high speed Manchester-to-Crewe line with the West Coast Mainline south of Wigan, but it's now been abandoned.

The decision to bin the Golborne Link was announced on Monday evening just minutes before Boris Johnson learned of the result of the vote of no confidence - timing that has faced criticism.

The Railway Industry Association, Rail Freight Group and High Speed Rail Group say that there's now a risk of creating a 'bottleneck' that will threaten levelling up.

The Government has said it will explore alternative options that will deliver 'similar benefits' to Scotland.

HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson said: "HS2 is a once-in-a-lifetime project that will transform travel across the entire UK as we know it and serve millions of people for hundreds of years to come, and it's absolutely vital that we get this right from the outset.

"Removing this link is about ensuring that we've left no stone unturned when it comes to working with our Scottish counterparts to find a solution that will best serve the great people of Scotland."

Speaking on behalf of the Railway Industry Association, the Rail Freight Group and the High Speed Rail Group, a spokesperson said: "It is hugely disappointing to discover that, on a day when much political attention was focused elsewhere, the Government confirmed that the ‘Golborne Link’ is to be removed from the HS2 project. 
 
“Only six months ago, the Golborne Link was included in the Integrated Rail Plan, as well as the HS2 Phase 2b Bill. The Link has been provided for in the budget for HS2 and is needed to allow adequate capacity on the national rail network to fulfil its vital function of handling the nation’s longer distance movements of both passengers and freight.

Read more: Rail workers to ‘shut down the system’ with national three-day strike this month

"Without this connection, a bottleneck will be created north of Crewe on the West Coast Main Line, which in turn will negatively impact outcomes for passengers, decarbonisation and levelling up.
 
“With the HS2 Eastern Leg dropped, and the Golborne Link abandoned too, there will now be heightened uncertainty both for rail businesses working on the project and for the communities the line will serve. 
 
“Given the Government have now decided that it does not wish to proceed with the Golborne Link, it is absolutely essential it confirms as quickly as possible how Ministers intend to protect the benefits of HS2 investment and do so without delay.

"Such an important, strategic question of how HS2 services connect into Scotland cannot be left open or uncertain."

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]]> 285216 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-botanist-launches-new-build-your-own-brunch-board-with-over-98280-different-combinations/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:15:50 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285223

We already take brunch very seriously here in Manchester, but now one of the city's most popular restaurants is taking it to a whole new level.

The Botanist has always been known for its imaginative food and drink creations, but now, the restaurant chain has unveiled a huge new brunch menu at the beginning of this month, and it's giving diners the chance to build their own brunch board - with endless options and combinations to choose from.

The brand-new concept from the restaurant chain - which has a number of sites in Greater Manchester and across the North West - lets you select five small plates from a choice of 28 different options. 

Your chosen five dishes come served on a "very Instagrammable" wooden board, and it's priced at £15.95 per person.

If you’re really hungry though, extra dishes can be added for an additional £3 each. 

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So, how does the build your own brunch board actually work then?

Well, it's split into five categories - bakery, protein punch, hearty, on the side, and sweet treat - to give you a wide range of mouthwatering options, with some of the dishes including Ham Hock Egg Benedict, Croque Monsieur, Smoked Trout and Salmon Pate, Acai Berry Protein Smoothie, and Nutella and Biscoff French Toast. 

Read more: You can win a ‘black card’ that gives you free kebabs every day at The Botanist

There's plenty of options suitable for vegans and those following a plant based diet too, with dishes including Scrambled Tofu with sundried tomato oil and toasted seeds, Plant Based Cumberland Sausage, Mini Hash Browns, and Passion Fruit and Chia Yoghurt. 

Diners can either choose one dish from each section to create a balanced board of options, or choose any five dishes they like from the full list.

This means there’s a total of a whopping 98,280 different combinations to create.

That's not all either as there's a drinks package upgrade too, with new brunch cocktails that have expertly-crafted by The Botanist’s in-house "cocktail wizards", including Smoked Rose-Mary, Campari G&T, and Watermelon Garibaldi, as well as a range of nourishing and freshly-prepared Juice Boosts.

The Botanist Brunch is now available from 9am at participating sites, although specific service days and times vary depending on individual venues, and you can find out more information here.

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]]> 285223 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/blades-of-grass-from-liam-gallaghers-knebworth-gig-are-selling-for-a-five-figure-sum/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:48:46 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285257

An unbelievably shrewd businessman is currently selling off blades of grass for tens of thousands of pounds.

This is not just any old grass though. This is Knebworth grass, harvested at the same time that Manc legend Liam Gallagher was on the stage.

There's clearly demand for this unusual sale too, with bids on eBay topping a whopping £64,300 at the time of writing.

112 people have currently bid for the tiny piece of music history.

Other gig-goers from the 'biblical' night at Knebworth are now trying to piggyback on the success of the grass sale, with dozens of other listings appearing.

The original post proved its authenticity with a photograph of the plants with Liam's stage in the background.

But while more affordable, the new listings contain no such proof of Knebworth roots, and are probably just regular grass.

Read more: ‘Hugely disappointing’ move as £3bn HS2 line through north west is quietly scrapped

People are even trying to auction off their muddy trainers that they wore to the gig.

It was a historic week for former Oasis frontman, who performed two nights at Knebworth as well as a homecoming gig at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

He's described it as a 'BiBLICAL/CELESTIAL/MAJESTICAL/APPROACHABLE/HUMBLE/SPIRITUAL' experience.

It's definitely up there with the most ridiculous things sold on eBay.

Who remembers the clever sod trying to flog an air guitar? Or all the instances of famous faces appearing in food?

People are strange.

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]]> 285257 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/failing-landlords-could-be-hit-with-ofsted-style-inspections-and-unlimited-fines/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:47:44 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285276

Failing social housing landlords could face unlimited fines and "Ofsted-style" inspections under a new bill set to be introduced today.

The Social Housing Regulation Bill would award the Regulator of Social Housing stronger powers to issue failing landlords with unlimited fines, enter properties with only 48 hours’ notice - down from 28 days - and make emergency repairs where there is a serious risk to tenants, with landlords footing the bill.

It is being described as a "major reset of power" between tenants and landlords.

With the bill set to be introduced to parliament today, it means that residents will soon be able to demand information and rate their landlord as part of new satisfaction measures. 

Not only that, but tenants will also have a direct line to government under the bill, with a new 250-person residents panel meeting up every four months to share their experiences with ministers, inform policy thinking, and ultimately, help to "drive change" in the sector.

The bill will also remove the legislative barrier that is the serious detriment test, which will make it easier for the Regulator to tackle poor performing landlords once axed, and it will also mean landlords will need to have a named person who will be responsible for health and safety requirements.

Tenants of housing associations will even be able to request information from their landlord too, which is similar to how the Freedom of Information Act works for council housing, according to the government.

"In 2022 it is disgraceful that anyone should live in damp, cold and unsafe homes, waiting months for repairs and being routinely ignored by their landlord," said Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove.

"These new laws will end this injustice and ensure the regulator has strong new powers to take on rogue social landlords [as] we are driving up the standards of social housing and giving residents a voice to make sure they get the homes they deserve.

"That is levelling up in action."

The government says the introduction of the bill is the latest step in the mission to halve the number of poor-quality rented homes by 2030, and it will mean that more people get to enjoy the quality of life they "deserve".

Read more: Landlords could soon be forced to rent out empty shops on Greater Manchester high streets

The National Housing Federation also says it welcomes the aims of the bill.

"Having a home that is warm and dry, safe, secure and affordable is the right of every person in this country [and] for social housing providers, this means providing high quality living standards in every home and carrying out repairs on time," added Kate Henderson - Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation.

Featured Image - Belinda Fewings (via Unsplash)

]]> 285276 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/even-more-new-restaurants-join-budding-scene-in-sales-stanley-square/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:56:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285310

Another raft of local restaurant operators are moving into the new Stanley Square development in Sale.

The Trafford town is being reborn as a foodie hotspot, attracting some of the biggest independent names from across Greater Manchester.

Already in situ at Stanley Square and the surrounding area is another site for Rudy's with their Neapolitan pizzas, Sale Foodhall (from the minds behind Ancoats General Store and Stretford Foodhall), and Sugo Pasta Kitchen.

It's not just pre-established names moving in either, with one of the region's most exciting new restaurants, Petisco, choosing the area for its first site.

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The Portuguese-inspired restaurant has been launched by four childhood friends and serves an exciting menu of small plates, like shell-on green peri-peri prawns and saffron-poached octopus salad.

And the explosion of new restaurants is only just getting started.

Chorlton's renowned seafood restaurant The Oystercatcher has announced that it will open its second restaurant in Sale.

The neighbourhood hotspot has a big focus on oysters (as the name suggests) but generally, if it's in the sea, it's on the menu.

They champion fresh, seasonal seafood, with an every-changing menu that's earned it a solid reputation as one of Greater Manchester's best restaurants.

Elsewhere, celebrity chef Simon Rimmer has chosen Sale for his second branch of vegetarian restaurant Green's.

It's been a long time coming for Rimmer and co-owner Simon Connolly, who said on announcing the news: "31 years since we opened site 1….site 3 coming 2053!”

Read more: A Manc’s guide to: Sale, a foodie neighbourhood reborn

The new Green's is taking shape at Stanley Square and is already taking bookings, with its opening pencilled in for early July.

Zumuku Sushi, which already has sites in Manchester, Bolton, Ramsbottom, Cheadle and Worsley (to name a few) has snapped up one of the remaining empty units in the redeveloped square.

It will soon be bringing its authentic Japanese cooking to the area and rubbing shoulders with its next door neighbours at Sugo.

It shouldn't be long before Blanchflower - a popular neighbourhood restaurant and cafe with its own bakery on site - branches over with a second site from its home in Altrincham too.

All eyes are firmly on Sale to see who else decides to move in.

Featured image: Instagram, @blanchflower.co @theoystercatcherchorlton

]]> 285310 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/theres-a-big-festival-especially-for-dogs-coming-to-tatton-park-next-weekend/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:39:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285314

A big festival full of fun for all four-legged friends is coming to Cheshire next weekend as DogFest takes over Tatton Park.

DogFest was founded back in 2014, and after making a name for itself as the nation's favourite dog-friendly festival, with thousands of pups descending on popular parks across the UK each year ever since, it's back for 2022, and will be taking over Tatton Park in the picturesque Cheshire village of Knutsford next weekend.

Created by dog-lovers, for dog-lovers, DogFest is 2022 will give you and your pup the chance to "try your paw" at a whole host of activities - including dog diving, agility courses, or entering the Fun Dog Show for your chance to win 'Best in Show'.

You can also see some sensational dog displays, get advice from a variety of animal experts, learn training tips at the Dog School, and so much more.

There’s plenty of chances to shop, and grab some festival food and drink too.

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BAFTA-award winning TV presenter Michaela Strachan will also be making her way to Tatton Park to meet visitors and offer lots of tummy rubs to four-legged guests next weekend, while demonstrations will come from hugely-talented canines and their trainers - including TikTok sensation Lucy Heath, and Crufts Freestyle winner Nicci Hindson.

DogFest's charity partner this year is Dogs Trust UK.

Festival-goers will be able to learn all about some of the charity's dogs currently looking for forever homes across the North West.

Speaking ahead of the festival next weekend, Louise Round - Head of Supporter Relations at Dogs Trust - said: "This is the second year we have been DogFest’s charity partner, and we had a fantastic time last year, and so did our dogs.

"It was wonderful to see so many who were having a great day out with their forever families."

Anyone looking to help raise vital funds for Dogs Trust this year can take part in DogFest 2022's Big Dog Walk in Tatton Park, with Louise explaining that the 2k and 4k walks will not only take participants "to parts of the park others won't see", but also have plenty of activities for children to take part in along the way.

DogFest 2022 is taking over Tatton Park on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June.

Both single-day and weekend tickets, family tickets, and a range of VIP packages are still available to get your hands on, and prices start from as little as £20 for adults and £13 for children.

Grab yours here.

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]]> 285314 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/top-northern-chefs-to-open-three-new-restaurants-inside-swanky-manchester-hotel/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:44:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285322

From a brutalist icon to a green oasis complete with a ‘secret forest’ treehouse canopy and three new restaurants and bars, there’s an exciting new development coming to Deansgate in 2023.

Called Treehouse Hotel, it will completely transform the former Renaissance site with 216 new bedrooms, a magical treehouse canopy, and three brand new dining and drinking experiences - all run by top northern chefs and restauranteurs.

In an announcement made today, the hotel has revealed it is working with local hospitality heavyweights Mary-Ellen McTague, Sam Grainger, Luke Cowdrey (aka Unabomber) and Justin Crawford to bring its food, drink and music offering to life when it opens its doors here in Manchester.

Working with some of the north's biggest names in hospitality, Treehouse will bring three unique new dining and drinking experiences to the city.

The new luxury hotel will feature a ground-floor eatery with a seasonally-changing all-day menu, a 14th-floor restaurant and bar with uninterrupted views of the skyline, and a crowning rooftop party venue, bar and terrace.

Mary-Ellen McTague of The Creameries and Eat Well MCR will curate the new ground floor offering, serving a menu based on seasonality, sustainability, and a sense of place. 

Fresh pastries and hot and cold sandwiches will kick start the day here, followed by a regularly-changing all-day menu completed by a carefully-chosen list of low intervention wines.

Up on the fourteenth floor, meanwhile, Sam Grainger of the critically-acclaimed Liverpool restaurant Belzan, not to mention relative Manchester newcomers Madre and Carnival, will oversee the hotel's destination restaurant and stand-alone bar.

Read more: Acclaimed taco bar Madre to set up shop in Manchester this summer

Known for his eclectic mix of dishes, diners can expect to find inventive South East Asian dishes here - elevated by the use of Japanese and European ingredients and techniques.

Sam will also be collaborating with Manchester DJs and hospitality heavyweights Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford on the food and drink side of things, as well as working with them to bring the 14th-floor space to life with Manchester's most cutting-edge musicians and entertainers.

The pair are known for hosting seminal club nights over the years such as Homoelectric Electric Chair here in Manchester, as well as introducing the city to popular eateries Volta, Electrik and The Refuge.

No strangers to a good time, they will also curate events in the Rooftop bar and the ground floor restaurant at Treehouse.

Image: Treehouse hotel, London

Evidently, it’s all change for the long-standing Deansgate hotel the Renaissance. Previous announcements also hinted at plans to install a kitchen garden that could harvest its own rainwater and a rooftop apiary that will produce the hotel’s own honey.

Read more: An iconic Manchester hotel is being turned into a TREEHOUSE hotel

Elsewhere, stepping stones in the lift lobbies and a unique ‘living wooden art piece’ guest book – which you’re actually encouraged to carve your name into - will set Treehouse apart from other hotels in the city when it opens its doors here in 2023.

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]]> 285322 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/ed-sheeran-at-etihad-stadium-manchester-times-tickets-support-act-and-more/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:43:18 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285374

Ed Sheeran is about to embark on an enormous four-night stint at Manchester's Etihad Stadium.

The hugely popular singer-songwriter will take to the stage for the first time on Thursday 9 June, and will perform every evening until Sunday night.

The four-night run is part of the Mathematics Tour, with Ed heading on to Glasgow and then to perform five shows at the Wembley Stadium in Glasgow.

It follows the release of his fourth studio album Equals, released last autumn.

This will be the first time Ed has performed in the city since May 2018 when he again completed four nights at the Etihad Stadium.

With a capacity of a whopping 60,000 per night for music concerts, there'll be a lot of people heading to see Ed Sheeran this weekend.

Here's what you need to know.

How to get to the Etihad Stadium

There's a lot of travel advice out there this weekend, especially if you're heading to Ed's gig on Saturday night (when The Killer, Alicia Keys and Parklife are all taking place at once at other venues).

The roads are expected to be busy so gig-goers are urged to leave their cars at home and use public transport where possible.

Metrolink trams take less than 10 minutes to run between the city centre and the Etihad Campus stop.

Read more: Foo Fighters announce all-star concert in tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins

After the gig, trams won't stop at Holt Town or Velopark until the crowds have cleared from the Etihad Campus stop.

If you are driving, there are official car parks available which need to be pre-booked.

There are a handful of unofficial car parks around the stadium but you park at your own risk.

You can also walk to and from the stadium, which takes around half an hour from Piccadilly.

You can view TfGM's full travel advice here.

Are tickets still available for Ed Sheeran at the Etihad Stadium?

They are! You can still get tickets for the unreserved standing/seating zones for both Thursday night and Sunday night's gigs, priced at £82.50 each.

At the time of writing, this is what was still available for each night.

Thursday 9 June - Level 1 unreserved seating and pitch standing, £82.50; reserved seating in blocks 205, 239, 226, 223 and 309, £82.50.

Friday 10 June - Reserved seating in blocks 205 and 241, £82.50.

Saturday 11 June - Reserved seating in block 218, £82.50.

Sunday 12 June - Level 1 unreserved seating and pitch standing, £82.50; limited single seats in reserved seating, £82.50.

You can also pick up tickets through resale sites, though you should only pay face value for these through official websites like Ticketmaster's fan-to-fan resale service.

Who is supporting?

Maisie Peters

Maisie Peters' career launched on YouTube, before she signed with Atlantic Records and began her rise to stardom.

Her debut album, You Signed Up For This, was released under Ed Sheeran's label Gingerbread Man Records.

She's racked up more than half a billion streams online for her singles, including Worst of You, Favourite Ex, and Place We Were Made.

Dylan

Ed Sheeran has recruited a fellow Suffolk musician to join him on tour, in 22-year-old Dylan.

This up-and-coming indie-pop musician recently released her third EP, No Romeo.

She'll head out on her own tour this autumn, with gigs at Manchester's Gorilla and similar venues right across the UK.

What are the stage times?

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Doors open for each show will open at 4pm to give plenty of time for all 60,000 music lovers to get through security and into the venue.

According to the Manchester Evening News, these are the approximate stage times.

6pm-6.30pm - Dylan

7pm-7.45pm - Maisie Peters

8pm - Ed Sheeran

10.30pm - curfew

Entry requirements

This tour of Ed Sheeran's has gone digital, which means your phone will act as your ticket.

Make sure to check your booking confirmation in plenty of time to see what you need to download and have ready.

Ed's website states: "To gain access to the concert you are required to bring your fully charged mobile phone or smartphone. You will be required to produce a valid form of photo ID that matches the name on the tickets.

"Accepted forms of Photo ID are – A current driver’s licence (including provisional licence), a current or recently expired passport (provided the picture is a good resemblance of the holder)."

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Tonight has set a record for the highest-ever attended concert in the North East 🤩🎶

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Millions of Brits are being told to prepare as a combination of thunderstorms and a high pollen count are set to combine and create the weather phenomenon "thunder fever" this week.

According to weather forecasters, the remnants of tropical storm Alex - which notably brought flooding to southern Florida earlier this month - will track across the Atlantic over the next few days and arrive on UK shores, bringing unseasonably strong winds of up to 55mph and thundery showers along with it.

The predicted wind and rain, together with warm temperatures and a high pollen count, has now prompted warnings for hay fever sufferers nationwide.

"Thunderstorms bring problems for hay fever sufferers," said allergens expert Max Wiseberg.

"Very high pollen counts are predicted across many parts of England from Thursday onwards causing havoc for the millions of hay fever sufferers in the UK [and] predicted thunderstorms won't give respite either, as instead they can cause a phenomenon known as 'thunder fever'."

But what actually is 'thunder fever' then?

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Well, to put it simply, 'thunder fever' is just an extreme form of extreme hay fever.

Hay fever - which is also known by the medical term allergic rhinitis - is triggered when our immune systems mistake airborne particles, such as pollen, for a harmful pathogen, and this usually causes a number of unpleasant symptoms for sufferers, including inflammation of the airways, constant sneezing, and watering eyes.

Giving more of an insight into the weather phenomenon, Mr Wiseberg continued: "According to a report in The European Respiratory review, humidity breaks pollen grains into smaller allergenic particles [and] these new pollen grains turn into a kind of 'super pollen'.

"This appears to be more allergenic than normal pollen, causing more severe reactions in sufferers.

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"Storms bring pollen grains down which might have otherwise risen above head height out of harm's way and whipping up pollen grains and fungal spores near the ground."

Read more: People are raving about these 99p hay fever wipes that ‘rapidly’ relieve symptoms

The Met Office is predicting that the former tropical storm will be heading far north west of the UK on Thursday and Friday, but deputy chief meteorologist Adam Thornhill admits that the details "are still being worked out".

Winds could be around 45mph for most in the north of the UK, with a chance of some gusts in excess of 55mph in some exposed island and coastal areas.

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— Met Office (@metoffice) June 7, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/foo-fighters-announce-all-star-concert-in-tribute-to-late-drummer-taylor-hawkins/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:24:06 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285380

Foo Fighters have announced details of two tribute concerts in memory of their late drummer, Taylor Hawkins.

The gigs this autumn have been created with the Hawkins family, in honour of the band's 'dear friend, badass bandmate and beloved brother'.

A touching statement from Alison Hawkins said that the outpouring of love for her late husband has been 'an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief'.

The band will soon release the line-ups for The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts, which will be 'all-star rock and roll shows'.

Taylor Hawkins tragically died at the age of 50 in March this year, leaving music fans across the globe devastated.

Shortly afterwards, Foo Fighters announced that they were cancelling all upcoming tour dates, including their Emirates Old Trafford gig in Manchester.

But now the group, consisting of Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee, will come together again.

Alongside Taylor's family members, they will 'celebrate the life, music and love of their husband, father, brother and bandmate' as well as the legacy he has left rock music.

The concert will include 'the songs he fell in the love with, and the ones he brought to life', the band has said.

A statement from the Hawkins family said: "As Taylor's wife, and on behalf of our children, I want to share how much you meant to him and how dedicated he was to 'knocking your socks off' during every performance.

"Taylor was honored to be a part of the Foo Fighters and valued his dream role in the band every minute of his 25 years with them. We consider every band member and the extended Foo Fighters team our family.

"Taylor's endearing spirit and deep love of music will live on forever through the collaborations he so enjoyed having with other musicians and the catalog of songs he contributed to and created.

"In celebration of his life, it is now up to all of us who loved him most to honor Taylor's legacy and the music he gave us.

"Thank you all again for your love and sympathy. Taylor loved all of you & we love you too. With gratitude, Alison Hawkins."

Read more: Blades of grass from Liam Gallagher’s Knebworth gig are selling for a FIVE-FIGURE sum

A statement from Foo Fighters said: "As one of the most respected and beloved figures in modern music, Taylor’s monolithic talent and magnetic personality endeared him to millions of fans, peers, friends and fellow musical legends the world over.

"Millions mourned his untimely passing on March 25, with passionate and sincere tributes coming from fans as well as musicians Taylor idolized.

"The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will unite several of those artists, the Hawkins family and of course his Foo Fighters brothers in celebration of Taylor’s memory and his legacy as a global rock icon."

The UK concert will take place on 3 September at Wembley Stadium, followed by a USA gig at The Kia Forum in LA on 27 September.

You can sign up to hear about timings, ticketing links and on-sale dates here.

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]]> 285380 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-food-and-drink-festival-to-give-out-2000-free-pints-this-weekend/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:03:01 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285392

One of Manchester's newest food and drink festivals has just revealed it will be giving away 2,000 free pints for free this weekend as it celebrates its second year in the city.

If your bank balance is looking anything like ours after the Bank Holiday weekend, free pints at Kantina should be welcome news indeed.

Available to the first 2,000 people who sign up, revellers will get to enjoy a pint of Camden Hells on the house at Escape to Freight Island during the Kantina Weekender, which runs from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 June. 

The huge foodie festival will bring some of the UK's most celebrated chefs to Manchester for a weekend of culinary delights.

Teaming up Michelin-starred chefs with its bread and butter Manchester traders, there will be some next-level collaborations taking place across the weekend from the likes of Budgie Montoya of Sarap in London and Luke French of Michelin-recommended JÖRO in Sheffield.

Elsewhere, the festival will host some special supper clubs and house a weekend-long bar takeover from the Soho House team.

There will also be free-flowing beer from the Pomona Island taproom and fermented delights from a special natural wine bar hosted by Bench director Jack Wakelin.

Read more: Escape to Freight Island’s huge Kantina food and drink festival returns in June

Madre’s upscaled tacos will partner with AngloThai’s co founder and head chef John Chantarasak, whilst Carnival, the new grill concept to overtake Baratxuri's space, will be headed up by award-winning chef, butcher, restauranteur and food critic Richard Turner (ex-Hawksmoor).

Budgie Montoya of Sarap in London will bring his Filipino flair as he partners up with Lucky Foot, ETFI’s brand-new deep-fried and charcoal-grilled chicken trader, whilst elsewhere an event called ‘Sous Do Ray’s’ will see sous chefs from some of the most celebrated restaurants in the country deliver their own take on Voodoo Ray’s pizzas.

Representing Manchester, Pippa Middlehurst (aka Pippy Eats of South East Asian noodle and dumpling fame) will return for a second collaboration with family-run Vietnamese restaurant Mi & Pho, whilst Mary-Ellen McTague (Eatwell MCR, The Creameries in Chorlton) teams up with Sheffield’s Bench founders, Ronnie Aronica and Jack Wakelin.

Over at Birmingham chef Brad Carter’s One Star Döner Bar, the Michelin-starred chef will partner with the equally talented Cornerstone founder Tom Brown and renowned indie food consultant, Lap-fai Lee.

Meanwhile, Luke French, head chef and owner at the acclaimed 3 AA Rosettes and Michelin Guide 2021 recommended JÖRO in Sheffield, will host a very special and limited supper club over the weekend – combining local produce with Asian influences and pushing culinary boundaries.

On the sweets front, a selection from Happy Endings, famous for their ice cream sandwiches, will be available alongside offerings from Gooey and Batard.

You can sign up here to get your free pint at Kantina this weekend.

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]]> 285392 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/bolton-grandma-who-went-viral-for-full-english-takeaway-opens-her-own-cafe/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:54:46 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285446

A Bolton grandma whose home-cooked full English takeaway breakfasts went viral on Youtube during lockdown has opened her very own cafe.

Appearing in what was then described as the 'most Northern video in history', grandma and self-taught chef Marion Love was catapulted to fame last year in a somewhat unlikely fashion.

The 50-year-old quickly gained notoriety online after a Leeds Youtuber shared a hilarious video of himself eating a full English breakfast, during the height of lockdown, at a put-up table on the pavement outside her Bolton gaff.

As a result of the video, which was viewed over a million times in the space of a few weeks, people started travelling from far and wide to sample her food – leading her little DIY cheffing operation to become a full-blown business within a matter of weeks.

Now, she’s just opened her first cafe – the aptly named Grandma’s Kitchen – over in Farnworth.

Serving up her famous full English breakfast, the bistro-style cafe also offers a range of other popular breakfast favourites like eggs benedict and breakfast burritos, as well as lunches like Italian sandwiches and a Korean chicken brioche bun, reports The Hoot.

The 50-year-old had first started cooking her dishes from home for takeaway-only during lockdown, inspired after seeing some success on her Instagram food blog – which first started in 2017.

Having begun by sharing recipes for meals, it was during the height of the pandemic -when many restaurants and bars were either closed or forced to offer takeaway only – that she decided to start selling her food from home.

Making the trip over from Leeds, Malin set up his now-infamous portable table outside Love's front door to ensure his fry-up was as hot as can be.

After giving her full English breakfast a rave review, he then proceeded to polish off some of her homemade cookies for dessert on camera. The rest, as they say, is history.

As a result of the video, Marion said that she received thousands of messages of support as well as gaining loads of new followers and customers.

Read more: Manchester food and drink festival to give out 2,000 free pints this weekend

Her cafe in Farnworth has been in the works since 2019, but its construction was delayed due to the pandemic. Now, it is open at last - with a little extra fanfare thanks to that viral video.

Follow Grandma’s Kitchen here to stay up to date with all the latest developments.

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]]> 285446 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/in-pictures-city-centre-overtaken-by-blooms-for-manchester-flower-show/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:46:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285447

Last weekend saw one of Manchester’s most beautiful celebrations return to the city centre, as the Manchester Flower Show took place.

The huge event fills the city’s streets with flowers and plants every summer, with local businesses taking part in events and installations.

The event, which is brought to the city by Manchester BID, coincided with the Jubilee weekend this year, meaning there were four whole days for Mancs to explore the festival.

The Manchester Flower Show attracted around 70,000 extra visitors to the city centre, including a 50% increase in footfall on King Street according to figures released by Manchester BID and CityCo.

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As this year’s event coincided with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, there were plenty of royal-themed installations for visitors to see.

A huge crown filled with blooms took centre stage in the Arndale as part of a special Jubilee Trail.

Also appearing in the shopping centre was a giant bee made from flowers, complete with a crown to mark the Queen’s landmark occasion.

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Artist Sarah Hayes (or Twigtwisters) crafted a leaping horse out of twisted willow on King Street, as a nod to Her Majesty’s passion for equestrian sports.

The 10-part Jubilee Trail also featured a classic red phonebox with flowers bursting out of its door, a London-inspired Changing of the Guard display (complete with mini Trafalgar Square lions), and a colourful floral TukTuk to symbolise the Commonwealth.

At St Ann’s Square, installations included a bicycle with flowers tumbling from its basket.

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Local florists also rocked up with their own stalls, including Plant Shop, Freddie’s Flowers, and Flourish.

Over on New Cathedral Street, Harvey Nichols and Manchester Gin teamed up to create a summer cocktail menu.

Their pop-up garden space included a horse box bar, lawns, and deck chairs, as well as masses of potted plants.

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Selfridges also got in on the action with their Flower Show Square, complete with live music and local food traders, donating to Eat Well MCR in the process.

Then, of course, there was the cocktail trail, leading visitors around some of Manchester’s best bars to sip on specially-created drinks.

Bars and restaurants that took part included El Gato Negro, Kala, Rosso, and Tast.

Read more: Manchester food and drink festival to give out 2,000 free pints this weekend

Jane Sharrocks, Manchester Business Improvement District Chair and General Manager of Selfridges Exchange Square said: “This year’s Manchester Flower Show was our most popular to date, bringing in tens of thousands of additional visitors to the city on a truly historic weekend.

“It’s a great example of our retail and hospitality sectors coming together to help build back the city post-pandemic and it’s wonderful to see footfall now exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

“This event has given city centre businesses a real boost and is indicative of what we hope will be a prosperous summer for our city centre."

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]]> 285447 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-airport-finally-appoints-new-boss-after-weeks-of-travel-chaos/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:33:51 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285502

Manchester Airport has officially appointed a new managing director after the previous boss stepped down from the role.

After what has been scenes of chaos for travellers over the last few months, with long delays, unplanned flight cancellations, and queues so long many were required to turn up three hours in advance and even then still miss their flights in the most unfortunate cases, the UK's third largest airport has now confirmed that a boss has taken over.

Chris Woodroofe has been appointed managing director of Manchester Airport.

His appointment comes after former MD Karen Smart stepped down from the role amid travel chaos back in early April 2022, and she said she would be leaving her position to return to the south of England and "pursue fresh career opportunities".

The CEO of Manchester Airport Group (MAG) said that Karen guided the Airport through "the most challenging period of its 84-year history", and said she made "a major contribution" to MAG throughout her time with the business.

Read more: Manchester Airport boss steps down amid another week of travel chaos

An interim MD was appointed following Karen stepping down from the role, but it's now been announced that the position has been filled full time.

Chris Woodroofe was previously the chief operating officer at London Gatwick Airport from 2016-2020, where he most-notably oversaw "a major programme of operational improvements" at the Airport.

He held a number of senior roles there prior to that, including in customer service, security, and engineering.

Chris - who is originally from Widnes - will start in his new role on 15 June, and will be supported by former interim MD Ian Costigan, who will continue to oversee the airport’s operational functions.

Speaking ahead of stepping into the new role, Chris Woodroofe said: "I look forward to working with the team to lead its recovery and drive the airport forward as the North’s global gateway [as] with the airport’s new Terminal 2 facilities and huge opportunities to attract new routes that enhance the North’s international connectivity, this really is an exciting time to be joining Manchester Airport.

"Having taken my first ever flight from Manchester Airport as a child, I am looking forward to relocating back to the region and can’t wait to get started."

In an open letter to passengers following Ms Smart’s departure back in April, MAG chief executive Charlie Cornish said he "cannot apologise enough for the disruption people have faced" and insisted the Airport would be "back where we need to be soon".

Read more: Manchester Airport tells travellers to ‘take time’ - but says hundreds of new staff are on the way

"We are working as hard as we can to get there as quickly as possible," he admitted.

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]]> 285502 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/government-advised-to-raise-legal-age-for-buying-cigarettes-by-one-year-every-year/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:59:26 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285542

The UK government has been recommended to raise the legal age for buying cigarettes by one year every year until no one can get them.

The recommendation has come from an independent review - which has been commissioned by Health Secretary Sajid Javid and led by former Barnardo’s CEO, Dr Javed Khan OBE - that has been published today and aims to launch England into its "smoke free" future by the goal of 2030, which would mean that fewer than 5% of the adult population smokes.

The plans would create a "smokefree generation", with people under a certain age eventually unable to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products at all in their lifetime.

Despite the goal initially set out, the "landmark review" found that England is currently on track to miss its smokefree 2030 target "by at least 7 years", with the poorest areas in society not meeting it until 2044.

This is why it has been recommended that the cigarette purchase age be raised each year.

Read more: Under-25s could be banned from buying cigarettes in England under government plans

Outlining the recommendations to the government in his review released this morning, Dr Javed Khan CEO wrote: "Smoking kills and ruins lives.

"But it doesn't have to be like that.

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"By commissioning this review, the government sent out a powerful message that the status quo is not acceptable. I have taken on that challenge and responded with recommendations that are as comprehensive as they are bold - anything less would have been an abdication of my duty.

"We now need to make it as hard as possible to smoke, and as easy as possible to quit, leading to a smokefree generation."

He added: "To truly achieve a smokefree society in this great country of ours, smoking should be obsolete. I cannot, in all conscience, endorse a strategy that settles for anything less, so I am asking the government to go further than its current ambitions. It needs to go faster. It needs to be bolder.

"It needs to do more to protect future generations from this highly addictive and deadly product.

"Along the way, the government should do all it can to dissuade the tobacco industry from selling tobacco products.

"The ambition for tackling smoking should aim for 'net zero' - to make smoking obsolete."

Some of the other recommendations outlined in the review include the promotion of vaping over smoking, increasing investment by £125 million per year to reach the government's 2030 target - including £70 million annually in stop smoking services.

Read more: This North West council is considering paying residents to quit smoking

It also advises that the NHS offer smokers advice and support to quit "at every interaction they have" with health services.

Featured Image - Julia Engel (via Unsplash)

]]> 285542 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/this-manchester-vegan-restaurant-has-been-crowned-the-best-in-the-north/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:35:46 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285552

A restaurant in Manchester has said it feels 'truly honoured' after winning a prestigious award crowning it as one of the best for veggies and vegans in the North.

The Allotment Vegan Eatery in Manchester City Centre has taken home the gong for Best Vegetarian Restaurant North at the Food Awards England 2022.

Known for creating inventive plant-based takes on popular large plates like 'fish and chips' and Tom Yum soup, it has taken home the award for the second year in a row.

First opened in 2016, Allotment is owned by Anthony Sheridan and initially began life in Stockport before moving into a new home on Deansgate in the heart of Manchester.

During that time, it has shifted from offering 7 and 10-course tasting menus to a mixture of large and small plates created using locally sourced produce.

It has since moved again and can now be found at Cathedral Gardens, where it overlooks Manchester's magnificent Cathedral.

Read more: Bolton grandma who went viral for full English takeaway opens her own cafe

Speaking of their delight at scooping up the award for the second year running, The Allotment team shared its news on social media on Wednesday.

The team said: "We are truly honoured and humbled to have won the prestigious Food Awards England award for Best Vegetarian Restaurant North for the second consecutive year

"The whole team at The Allotment Vegan Eatery work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring you the fresh, seasonal, flavoursome menus you know and love combined with an unrivalled setting and the relaxed friendly service we pride ourselves on.

"A huge heart felt thank you to all our incredible customers who made this possible, your continued support, kind words and loyalty really do make it all worth while.

"Here’s to another incredible year in our new location at Cathedral Gardens bringing you everything you love and more.

"All our love, The Allotment Team".

Read more: Top northern chefs to open THREE new restaurants inside swanky Manchester hotel

The Food Awards England 2022 recognises the success of local professionals and establishments that continue delivering great flavours and experiences to their customers.

The winners are a true reflection of high standard and customer service and are chosen by members of the general public.

Several of the awards are split into local regions to ensure that local establishments are recognised for their exceptional performance.

A Spokesperson for The Food Awards England, said: “These awards aim to thank those that work hard within the city’s food industry and contribute to making England a great gastronomic place to visit.

“It is true that England combines tastes and flavours from all over the world and the visitors can find different restaurants, gastro pubs and bistros to meet their needs.

“These people enhance the country’s reputation nationally and internationally, and we would like to make sure that the hard work of England’s food professionals doesn’t go unnoticed.

Read more: Even more new restaurants join budding scene in Sale’s Stanley Square

“It was lovely to be part of this celebration and we would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their achievements!”

Further winners in the Manchester area include:

Cookery School of the Year: Food Sorcery Cookery & Barista School (Manchester)

Best Vegetarian Establishment North: The Allotment Vegan Eatery (Manchester)

Takeaway of the Year North: Zafrani Indian Takeaway (Manchester)

Caterer of the Year North: Herb & Spice (Manchester)

Café/Bistro of the Year North West: The Ginger Bistro (Preston)

Café/Bistro of the Year Overall Winner: The Ginger Bistro (Preston)

Restaurant of the Year North West: Encore (Chorley)

Feature image - The Allotment Vegan Eatery

]]> 285552 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-average-cost-to-fill-a-family-car-with-petrol-hits-100-for-the-first-time-ever/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:11:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285589

The average cost to fill up a typical family car with petrol has officially hit more than £100 for the first time ever.

As the rising cost of living crisis continues to make its impact felt across the country, and with inflation having now risen to the 40-year UK high of 9%, the RAC has today confirmed that the average cost of filling a 55-litre car tank with petrol will set the typical family in England back over £100, which is the first time in history.

It comes after data firm Experian Catalist confirmed earlier this month that the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts had now risen to 170.4p - also for the first time ever.

Diesel is also now at 181.4p a litre on average.

Read more: The price of petrol has risen to over £1.70 per litre for the first time ever

"It's a truly dark day today for drivers, with petrol now crossing the thoroughly depressing threshold of £100 a tank (£100.27p) and a complete diesel fill-up now costs £103.43," explained RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams.

"With average prices so high - 182.31p for a litre of unleaded and 188.05p for diesel - there's almost certainly going to be upward inflationary pressure, which is bad news for everybody.

"While fuel prices have been setting new records on a daily basis, households up and down the country may never have expected to see the cost of filling an average-sized family car reach three figures."

The record-high average price to fill a 55-litre tank comes after Chancellor Rishi Sunak cut fuel duty by 5p back in March in an effort to protect motorists from the increasing costs going forward.

But now, the RAC has said this measure looks "paltry", adding that wholesale petrol costs have increased by five times that amount since then.

Mr Williams has urged the government to provide more help for motorists.

He continued in his statement: "March’s 5p fuel duty cut now looks paltry as wholesale petrol costs have already increased by five times that amount since the Spring Statement (25p) [so] a further duty cut or a temporary reduction in VAT would go a long way towards helping drivers, especially those on lower incomes who have no choice other than to drive."

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Earlier this week, the RAC had already urged the government to make a "radical intervention" to stop the cost of fuel rising it pumps across the UK - however, the AA hit out at the RAC over the comments, and blamed its "reckless speculation" for rising fuel prices.

Read more: Inflation rises to 40-year UK high of 9% amid cost of living crisis

The AA’s Luke Bosdet said in a statement this week: "Reckless speculation is leading to rip-off prices at the pump.

"Yesterday’s more than 2p-a-litre leap in average UK petrol prices is a huge shock and fuels concern that speculation of a £2 litre just gives the fuel trade licence to pile on extra cost and the misery."

A spokesperson for the RAC rebutted the accusation.

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Prices at the pumps are again reaching new highs, and we are fast approaching a litre of fuel hitting £2 ⛽️

If you've ever wondered what makes up the cost of a litre of petrol, here's the latest data 👇#FuelPrices #RACFuelWatch pic.twitter.com/ZUksudeAyB

— The RAC (@TheRAC_UK) June 8, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/tv-showbiz/manchester-serial-killer-movies-romantic-dramas-and-survival-epics-the-filmmakers-taking-local-cinema-into-new-territory/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:01:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285076

Superheroes. Detectives. Gangsters. The Royal Family. Manchester has played host to every kind of character that has projected up onto the big or small screen. 

Between Captain America, Sherlock Holmes, Peaky Blinders, and The Crown, the glorious range of architectural styles comprising the Rainy City has rendered Mancunia the perfect host for accommodating a rich tapestry of fictional and factual personalities alike.

The landscape has seamlessly doubled for regions ranging from New York City to a post-WWI Midlands, all whilst producing many of its own stories like Hell is a City (a 60s crime thriller which features a thrilling chase on the rooftops of the Palace Hotel) and 24 Hour Party People (where Manchester’s most enthusiastic flag-waver Tony Wilson is recreated by Steve Coogan). 

Manchester is making media right round the clock, right around the year. And a new generation of filmmakers have been raised in the unblinking eye of the camera lens. The result is firms like Mancunian Way Productions rising to the fore - independent companies possessing the kind of chest-puffing civic pride that so many of the artists inside the M60 all seem to share. 

Mancunian Way is on a self-described mission to make movies that capture difficult subjects in an authentic way - with scripts ranging from romantic dramas to survival epics. 

Their first project was a serial killer short titled Out of Focus - a crime drama covering a murderer on the loose in Manchester. Shot in 12 locations in and around Manchester city centre over the space of the year, Out of Focus fittingly enjoying its premiere in hometown territory at The Printworks before scooping the Best International Film at the Underground Cinema Awards. 

Since then, Mancunian Way has grown via word of mouth and enjoyed immense local support from film lovers and regional media alike - with Granada Reports Presenter Lucy Meacock even going on to make a cameo in Out of Focus. 

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Reflecting on the journey so far, Mancunian Way Productions founder Sean Gonet said: “People thought me and my business partner Kyle Roughneen were far too ambitious [with Out of Focus] and we were constantly being told that we would have to be more realistic with our plans, but this only made us even more determined.

“It was definitely throwing ourselves in at the deep end but it was an incredible learning curve that paid off for us massively.

“We’re hoping to turn Out of Focus into a TV series, soon, too. When you make a short film you don’t get the opportunity to really develop your characters and the plot, so it’ll be nice to stretch it out and tell the full story.”

Mancunian Way is also currently developing two scripts that Sean scribbled during lockdown into far-flung, full-length cinematic features. 

One is Solitude: a survival drama that follows a British soldier suffering from PTSD who finds himself stranded in the harsh Icelandic wilderness. And the other is A Lost Memory: a romantic drama that follows an Englishman with amnesia whose forgotten past returns to haunt him in the Highlands. 

Both have been a long time in the making. 

“I completed Solitude a couple of years ago and we were about to go into pre-production, but then came Covid,” Sean explains. 

“I managed to get over to Iceland to see the incredible scenery for myself and meet our local production team, but the logistics of shooting a multi-international location independent film during the pandemic became virtually impossible. We would just start to make some progress with things moving in the right direction and then there would be the next lockdown and we were back to square one.”

“It was late last year that I made the decision to write another film that was logistically easier to get made. I wrote A Lost Memory over the course of a few weeks around October. 

“In the movie, my character Anthony gets hit by a car down a dark country lane in the middle of the Highlands. As they are miles from the nearest hospital, he is taken to a remote farmhouse to be cared for by local veterinary nurse Ailsa. They soon begin to fall for each other - but Anthony’s past catches up with him when he least expects it. 

“The brilliant William Nunez is directing who’s just come off the back of The Laureate starring Laura Haddock, Diana Agron and Tom Hughes. We are due to film in autumn on location in one of the most incredible parts of the world - so I can’t wait to get up there and start filming.”

Sean credits the “invaluable exposure” of long, intense theatre performances in his teenage years in helping him become a prepared performer - learning to accept the social sacrifices that often accompany a film worker's lifestyle.  

In 2019, he decided to make a go of it alone in the filmmaking world - and it was everything he imagined. Hard work and all. Some nights, he would be writing at his laptop, glance up at the clock and realise it was 4am. 

None of it was easy. And it still isn’t. But Sean says if young Mancunian filmmakers are willing to put in the work - the opportunities are there. 

Read more: Manchester’s legendary nightlife scene will soon be live-streamed across the globe

“There is absolutely no reason nowadays that you can’t just get out there and try to do it yourself - there is so much information freely accessible online and on YouTube about the filmmaking process that there’s nothing you can’t find,” he explains. 

“You also don’t need lots of money to make things happen, either. Sometimes it’s one of those where you need to ask 100 people. 99 say no but all it takes is that one person and you’ve got what you need. You’ve got to start somewhere, but so has everyone else. 

“The best and most humbling advice I was given is ‘No one is waiting for your film’. Ultimately, no one is going to make it happen for you. You just have to go for it and ask people to get on board. The worst they can say is no.” 

Mancunian Way Productions is wandering from its roots a little with its next two features in Scotland and Iceland - but Sean is eager to turn the camera back on his city in the not too distant future. 

“Visually, the city offers the perfect backdrop for so many different types of film,” he explains. 

“It’s no surprise that filmmakers from all over the world are coming here just to shoot on our streets. Areas like Castlefield and The Northern Quarter for example just have that perfect urban look to them for projects that require a darker, grittier feel. Also, with the skyline increasing as it is, I wouldn’t at all be surprised to see more bigger budget action films being shot here over the coming years. 

“The amount of film industry talent from Manchester itself is unbelievable. I have been in so many meetings discussing projects and it turns out that crew members from some of the biggest films in the world are from around here. 

“Manchester is definitely becoming the place to be for moviemakers. Long may it continue.”

Learn more about Mancunian Way Productions by visiting their website. 

Featured image: Mancunian Way founder Sean Gonet shot by Louie Lee-Horton

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In case you hadn't noticed yet, we're currently in June - also known as Pride month.

Marking the start of the summer, Pride month takes place every year to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan - considered a major tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the west.

Every year, celebrations across the country get bigger and better - stretching all the way through the summer up to the August Bank Holiday weekend here in Manchester, when the city holds its annual parade and Pride party in the Gay Village.

Of course, there's always loads to do in the city - but if you fancy celebrating Pride month and making a bit of cash at the same time, we think we've found the perfect gig for you.

In celebration of Pride month 2022, one of the UK's leading bottomless brunch platforms is giving someone the chance to get paid to review the city's best drag brunches.

Offering a whopping £500 for your trouble, plus covering all your food and drink at the brunches, it's quite a decent job if we do say so ourselves.

The chosen candidate will be required to review three drag brunches across three months, giving honest and helpful feedback to Bottomless Brunch in order to help its partner restaurants stay 'on top of their game.'

With sites across the country, the team is looking to hire three brunch aficionados - one in Manchester, one in London and one in Brighton - to feed back on their drag-themed brunching experiences.

They will be asked to rate their brunches on the following criteria:

Level of entertainment 

Service

Quality of food 

Menu range 

Drinks range 

Aesthetic/vibe of venue 

Value for money

Overall experience 

At the end of their review experience, they'll then be paid £500. Sound good?

If you think that you are the right person for the job, and can help school Bottomless Brunch on what makes for a fun-filled, entertaining drag brudge, then this is your chance to apply.

Read more: Smoking in beer gardens could be banned under new proposals

Sign up for an all-singing, all-dancing drag show, tasty brunch dishes and free flowing tipples, plus a £500 pay check, here. T&Cs apply.

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]]> 285229 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/property/10-hot-properties-for-sale-in-greater-manchester-june-2022/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:00:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285414

Every month, we show you 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.

When it comes to property types in the region too, you really couldn’t get more diverse, as 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?

In our monthly Hottest Property series, we scour 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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Potato Wharf

Castlefield, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3

Savills

Apartment | x2 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms

Located in the heart of Manchester city centre, with a wide range of amenities right on the doorstep, Potato Wharf is an idyllic canalside development located in the sought after neighbourhood of Castlefield, and this impressive two-bedroom apartment combines contemporary living with industrial heritage.

Internally, the apartments have been thoughtfully-designed and informed by the character of Castlefield to create an elegant and timeless look with an urban edge, and each apartment comes with either a terrace or balcony overlooking the banks of the Bridgewater canal.

A car parking space on site is also available to purchase at an additional cost.

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The property is currently on the market with the Manchester-based new homes branch of property company Savills for a guide price of £335,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Orchard House

318 Ellenbrook Road, Boothstown, Salford, Greater Manchester, M28

Millbrooke Estate Agents

Mews House | x3 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms

Originally the Mines Rescue Station built in 1933 and a Grade-II listed building, this idyllic converted three-bedroom mews home is situated in a conservation area at the heart of Boothstown, and is within just a short walk of local shops, restaurants, bars, and family pubs, as well as being near to other amenities, local schooling options, nature reserves, and convenient transport links across Greater Manchester.

Packed with character, charm, and beautifully-styled throughout, the property boasts spacious, open-plan, and flexible living accommodations ideal for a growing family.

Externally, the property has driveway parking for two cars to the front and an impressive south-facing rear garden with a large patio area and a grass lawn.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this home.

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The property is currently on the market with the Worsley-based independent estate agents Millbrooke Estate Agents for £390,000 (Offers Over).

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Audenshaw Road

Audenshaw, Tameside, Greater Manchester, M34

Reeds Rains

Terraced | x3 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom

Located on the well-regarded Audenshaw Road close to a wide range of local amenities, excellent schools, and just a 10-minute walk of the nearest Metrolink station for easy commuting across Manchester, this bay-fronted mid terrace three-bedroom property is beautifully-presented throughout and provides plenty of original character and charm, with lots of floor space for the growing family.

Offered to the market in move-in condition, the property boasts two light and spacious reception rooms, a modern kitchen to the rear, and three double double bedrooms.

Externally, there is a well-presented rear yard with an extra enclosed area with a shed.

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The property is currently on the market with the Hyde-based branch of estate agents Reeds Rains for £250,000 (Offers Over).

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Marland Fold

Marland, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11

Ryder & Dutton

Semi-Detached | x3 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms

Sat proudly on sought-after road and conveniently-situated for access to local amenities and schools, plus transport links to both Rochdale and Heywood, along with easy access to the M62, this surprisingly-spacious, three-bedroom semi-detached cottage has been recently transformed to a very high standard by its current owners, but still retains much of its original charm and character

Set over three levels, this must-see home boasts flexible accommodations internally, with standout features including a stunning fitted kitchen with island unit, a large open-plan dining area, and spacious bedrooms, while externally there are large garden, decking, and patio areas.

There is also off-road parking and the use of the private road the property is situated on, which is shared with just two other homes.

This charming period property is an ideal home for families.

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The property is currently on the market with the Rochdale branch of independent estate agents Ryder & Dutton for £360,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Rimmon Close

Greenfield, Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3

Purplebricks

Apartment | x2 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom

Situated in the heart of the sought-after Greenfield Village in Saddleworth on a modern residential development, this two-bedroom first floor apartment is immaculately-presented throughout making it ready to move straight into, and it's just a short walk away from a wide range of amenities, excellent schooling options, and transport links, as well as being near to the picturesque Dovestone Reservoir.

Internally, the property boasts open-plan living spaces throughout, while outside, communal gardens are found to the rear of the apartment block, and there is allocated private parking off to the side too.

This property is ideal for First Time Buyers or anyone looking to downsize.

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The property is currently on the market with leading online estate agents Purplebricks for £195,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Wilderswood Grange

Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6

Regency Estates

Detached | x4 Bedrooms | x4 Bathrooms

Located in a semi-rural setting on the doorstep of the rolling Rivington countryside, with an unlimited number of walking and cycle routes nearby, yet still being with a mile of local pubs and restaurants, and only a short drive to the centre of Horwich and its wealth of amenities, schooling options, and transport links, this four-bedroom detached family home has a double-storey extension creating a wonderful family home ready to move straight into.

Externally, the home benefits from surrounding lawns, off-road parking for multiple vehicles, a low-maintenance flagged private garden to the rear with the views up to Rivington, and a detached garden room with electric and internet, which is perfect as an office or entertaining long into the evening.

This property is a rare gem to the market, and is offered with no onward chain.

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The property is currently on the market with Bolton-based independent estate agents Regency Estates for £725,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Ashridge Way

Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5

Alan Batt Estate Agents

Detached | x4 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms

This beautifully-presented four-bedroom extended family home is situated on an exclusive development in the heart of Orrell, and is close to the village centre with a host of fantastic hospitality venues, shops, and amenities, as well as good rail and road transport links too, making it an ideal buy for growing families and commuters.

Immaculately-renovated and finished to the highest standard throughout, the property has wonderfully-versatile living accommodation, with some of the standout features including bi-fold doors to the rear garden, a lounge with vaulted feature ceiling, and a newly-fitted breakfast kitchen area.

Externally, there are private gardens to the front with a large garage and driveway for off-road parking for several cars, whilst the rear garden has a large porcelain patio and artificial lawn for an easy-maintenance outdoor space for a family to enjoy.

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The property is currently on the market with Wigan-based independent estate agents Alan Batt Estate Agents for £325,000 (Offers in Excess of).

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Treetops Close

Marple, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK6

Edward Mellor

Detached | x5 Bedrooms | x4 Bathrooms

Set on a quiet cul-de-sac within a small prestigious development in the ever-popular Stockport residential area of Marple - which is loved for its close proximity to a wide range of amenities, schooling options, and transport links - this impressive detached home is in move-in condition, and has five double bedrooms and flexible family living spaces throughout.

Impeccably-presented and renovated by the current owners, this property boasts spacious and well-proportioned living accommodations that are balanced both on the ground floor and the first floor alike.

Externally, there are lawned areas to the front and the rear, as well as driveway parking for multiple vehicles and a double garage.

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The property is currently on the market with the Marple branch of local estate agents Edward Mellor for £850,000 (Offers Over).

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Rowlands House

Rowlands Road, Summerseat, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9

Fine & Country

Semi-Detached | x5 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms

Rowlands House is quite simply a stunning family home.

Nestled in the picturesque village of Summerseat, enjoying a semi-rural setting while still being close to the wide range of amenities, schooling options, and transport links on offer in the nearby Ramsbottom and Bury, this five-bedroom detached Victorian property has been extensivelyp-improved and refurbished by the current owners to combine elegance and grandeur with ideal accommodation for modern family living.

While still retaining much of its original charm and character throughout, and also boasting high ceilings, some of the impressive accommodations on offer include the superb open plan kitchen-diner, and a large flexible family room.

Externally, there is a large detached garage, driveway parking for multiple vehicles, and making beautifully-presented gardens.

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The property is currently on the market with the Rossendale branch of national estate agency label Fine & Country for £950,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Stanhope Road

Bowdon, Altrincham, Trafford, Greater Manchester, WA14

Gascoigne Halman

Detached | x6 Bedrooms | x6 Bathrooms

How impressive is this property?

Located in the desirable residential location of Bowdon, with a wide range of amenities, local schooling options, and transport links on the doorstep, this imposing six-bedroom detached family home sitting on a substantial plot of approximately two thirds of an acre has accommodations set over two floors, and is ready to move straight into after having been fully-refurbished by the current owners the highest standard throughout.

Internally, the property has five main reception rooms, six bedrooms, and six en-suites, while externally, there is an impressive pillared driveway with secure gated entrance leading to garaging for three cars.

The mature rear garden also includes a complete outdoor kitchen, composite Millboard decking, and a children's playground area.

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The property is currently on the market with the Hale branch of local estate agents Gascoigne Halman for £2,795,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Featured Image - Fine & Country | Gascoigne Halman

]]> 285414 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-apply-for-grants-of-up-to-40000-to-improve-or-create-green-spaces-in-manchester/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:23:27 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285524

Communities right across Greater Manchester can now apply for grants of up to £40,000 to improve or create local green spaces in their area.

Mayor Andy Burnham announced that applications for the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund are now live when he spoke at the Marking the Decarbonisation Summit event at the Science and Industry Museum earlier this week.

The new £2.6 million scheme is all about "supporting community-led projects" that increase the amount and quality of accessible and nature-rich green space throughout the region, particularly in the areas where residents may need it most, according to Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

It gives small grants to communities to improve local green spaces or create new ones.

"Local green spaces are such an important part of our efforts to improve the environment, support local wildlife and offer local people a great place to live," Andy Burnham said.

"Everyone should have access to high-quality green spaces, regardless of where they live, and I’m pleased we’re able to launch this scheme which will further support our ambitions for a greener and fairer future."

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GMCA says that projects undertaken with the funding grants should improve accessible spaces through physical improvements to make them better places for nature and people, and says that these projects could take place in parks, community gardens, streets, schools, housing estates, canals/streams/rivers, and existing nature reserves.

There are two types of grants available - grants up to £10,000, and grants between £10,000 and £40,000.

Read more: New long-term project launched to bring more green spaces to Manchester city centre

Cllr Neil Emmott - Lead for Green City Region and Waste & Recycling - also said: "Improving and maintaining local green spaces can go such a long way in not only improving air quality and carbon levels, but it’s also great for social and mental wellbeing. 

"Through our Green Spaces Fund, people across the whole of our region can now apply for grants to improve or create new green spaces in their area."

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Mr Burnham also reiterated during his address earlier this week how serious Greater Manchester is about "making the changes needed" so that the city region can reach the ambitious target of becoming a carbon neutral by 2038.

Read more: Manchester City Council to spend £6m on cutting carbon emissions from seven local buildings

He said the new Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund will help our region to be "a greener and fairer place" for everyone.

You can find more information and apply for grants of up to £40,000 here.

Featured Image - Kitera Dent (via Unsplash)

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Greater Manchester leaders have just launched the Greater Manchester Strategy.

The strategy sets out a route, over the next decade, to build a greener, fairer, and more prosperous Greater Manchester.

Read the strategy👉 https://t.co/Ufh33vldzq #NewEraGM pic.twitter.com/GwiLreGm0A

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Communities across Greater Manchester can now apply for grants of up to £40,000 to improve or create local green spaces in their area via the Green Spaces Fund, which has just launched for applications 🌳

Find out more here: https://t.co/lYLeVtgXbM #GMGreenCity pic.twitter.com/556qraxb3q

— Greater Manchester Combined Authority (@greatermcr) June 8, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/travel-advice-issued-as-manchester-prepares-for-busiest-weekend-of-the-year/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:27:44 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285606

Manchester is gearing up for its busiest weekend of the year, with a bumper few days' worth of events looming.

Around 300,000 people will descend on gig venues and festival sites across the city this weekend, as some of the world's biggest artists perform on our home turf.

At the Etihad Stadium, Ed Sheeran will be performing four shows in a row, while American rockers The Killers take over the enormous Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

Then the AO Arena will host superstar Alicia Keys on Saturday, and Heaton Park will once again be taken over by Parklife festival.

TfGM has urged people to plan their journeys to and from concerts well in advance, as transport links throughout Greater Manchester will be extremely busy.

Commuters are being encouraged to avoid Great Ancoats Street and the Mancunian Way after 3pm on both Thursday and Friday, when the crowds will start to head towards the Ed Sheeran gigs.

The Metrolink is also expected to be very busy on the Bury line - TfGM says that more than half of Parklife attendees use public transport to get to the festival site and back each day, and although a lot will opt for the dedicated shuttle bus service, many will pile onto the trams.

People should avoid travelling in the Bury direction towards Heaton Park between 10am and 3pm, and then back the other way after 9pm, on Saturday and Sunday to dodge the pre- and post-festival rush.

Trams on the Altrincham line, which services Emirate Old Trafford Cricket Ground, are also expected to be busy on Saturday from 5pm.

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Those with tickets for The Killers are encouraged to also use Firswood and Wharfside tram stops (on the East Didsbury/Airport line and Trafford Park line respectively) and walk the short extra distance to the venue.

If you're heading to one of these massive events this weekend, you're urged to plan ahead, allow plenty of time, check the last tram and train times, and have a back-up plan in case of any disruption.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) says it's working with operators and partner agencies to boost services as much as possible.

That will include extended running hours and extra double trams on the Bury and Altrincham lines.

Read more: Parklife 2022 - line-up, tickets, dates, and all the information you need for Manchester's biggest party

The latest travel guidance for each of the events can be found on bespoke customer information pages on the TfGM website.

Sacha Lord, co-founder of Parklife and Greater Manchester's Night Time Economy Adviser, said: “This is an incredible few days for Greater Manchester as we welcome some of the world’s biggest acts back to our city-region.

“We’ve all been waiting for these moments for some time, and we are expecting the region to be incredibly busy. I would encourage everyone attending events to plan their travels - both to and from concerts - in advance.

“Although the evenings are lighter, I would always urge caution if walking home, and encourage fans to check last tram and bus times. Please stay vigilant and help keep each other safe.”

Superintendent Andy Sidebotham, GMP’s gold commander for this weekend’s events, said: “This weekend will see thousands of people visiting and staying in the centre for what will be a busy weekend for all emergency services and our partners across the region.

“We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable weekend and music-goers should expect to see police officers on the ground in and around the events and will be on hand to help anyone who needs it. We’ve been working alongside partners for months for these events and our main aim is as always, to keep everyone safe.

“Those planning to visit or live nearby are asked to be patient when travelling to and from the events as there will no doubt be an increased amount of traffic. Public transport is expected to be very busy and we would ask that people follow the messages and advice from our colleagues at TfGM, and that those attending plan their journeys accordingly.

“As always, we’re thrilled to welcome thousands back to the city centre and hope that everyone attending the concerts and Parklife festival this weekend have a safe and good weekend.”

Read more: Top northern chefs to open THREE new restaurants inside swanky Manchester hotel

Stephen Rhodes, Customer Director at TfGM, added: “With extremely high and potentially record numbers of people expected to be travelling on the network this week, I’m appealing to all our passengers to take extra care when using the network and to look out for your friends and other people around you.

“We’re encouraging people making shorter journeys to think about walking and cycling where possible.

“I would strongly encourage anyone travelling by bus, tram or train during the coming weekend to use contactless payments where possible in order to help keep queues moving. When paying by contactless on Metrolink, please remember to touch-in and touch-out with the same device on the smart readers at the start and end of each journey, and Metrolink will work out the best fare for you.

“We are constantly updating the customer information available on our website and across our social media channels to help people make informed journey choices; to save them time and avoid disruption to their journey.”

TfGM's travel safety tips for this weekend in Manchester

• Keep a suitable distance from the platform edge other than when boarding a tram
• Taking extra care of yourself or others if under the influence of alcohol
• Walk, instead of running, when on-stop and getting on/off trams
• Watch where you step and take care while using your mobile
• In the lead-up to the events TfGM is running a social media campaign featuring some of the artists that are due to perform reminding people to stay safe around trams.

Temporary Metrolink stop closures on Saturday and Sunday

• Exchange Square – closed at 12pm, reopens 9pm
• Shudehill – closed from 6am, reopens 9.30pm
• Market Street – closed from 6am, reopens 9.30pm
• Piccadilly Gardens – closed from 3pm, reopens 9.30pm
• Heaton Park – closed from 6pm, reopens following day

For live travel updates please follow @OfficialTfGM or visit tfgm.com.

]]> 285606 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/hooch-has-brought-back-its-classic-orange-flavour-just-in-time-for-summer/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:08:54 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285608

One of the original Hooch flavours has arrived back on shop shelves around the UK, and it already looks set to be the "drink of the summer".

With the sunshine season right around the corner now, and coming off the back of the success of the popular Pink Hooch raspberry lemonade - which was one of the best-selling tipples of 2020 and 2021 - drinks manufacturer Global Brands has revealed that the Hooch ready-to-drink range is expanding once again.

And this time round, a much-loved favourite is being brought back into the mix after it was discontinued back in 2016.

Made with natural juices and a sharp burst of citrus, Hooch has always prided itself on being the refreshing "no nonsense" alcoholic brew that's ideal for drinks-lovers who like to have a bit of fun and not take life too seriously.

The star of the Hooch ready-to-drink range may have always been the original lemon brew, but the range also features a passionfruit and mango sidekick, and Hoola Hooch for "when times get tropical", as well as the most-recent Pink Hooch raspberry lemonade flavour - and now, Orange Hooch is here to join the party.

The pre-mixed drink is bound to become one of the go-to drinks to sip on this summer, and not only because orange is one of the trending spirit flavours of the moment, but also as Hooch sales are known to sky-rocket by a whopping 41% when the sun is shining.

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It's perfect for both new customers and original Hooch-lovers "in search of nostalgic flavours".

"Orange Hooch has been a much-loved and missed flavour from the OG line-up," explained Charlie Leaver - Head of Brand at Global Brands.

"There is no straight-forward alcoholic carbonated orange drink in the UK market, and as a brand, we pride ourselves on continuing to create great tasting liquids with a zesty zing... [so] it's the perfect time to give consumers what they want."

A 70cl bottle of Orange Hooch will set you back just £3.59.

It's now available to get your hands on online here, as well as from a number of other retailers including Costco, Heron, and selected branches of Spar, Premier, and GoLocal - with more expected to start stocking soon.

The highly-anticipated launch of the drink will hit Tesco stores nationwide on 25 July 2022.

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]]> 285608 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-mp-breaks-boris-johnson-after-grilling-pm-on-passport-wait-times/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:22:27 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285661

Afzal Khan, Labour MP for Gorton in Greater Manchester, says he 'may have broken Boris Johnson' after grilling the PM on passport waiting times.

During yesterday's PMQs, the Prime Minster was seen grimacing as Mr Khan addressed him over the the long turnaround times for passports.

The politician said that he had also received a late-night 'angry letter' from Home Secretary Priti Patel, accusing him of 'scaremongering'.

Travellers are currently being advised to allow up to 10 weeks for new passports to be processed, owing to a surge in demand for international travel after the pandemic.

The Passport Office has insisted that there is 'no backlog in passport processing' but that there has been an 'unprecedented demand' for British passports now that travel restrictions have been lifted.

Mr Khan began his address to the House of Commons by saying: “Mr Speaker, I’d have more sympathy for the words ‘Get on with the job’ if it had actually started in the first place," a statement that was greeted with laughter.

He then said: "Two weeks ago, the Prime Minister told the House: 'To the best of my knowledge, everybody is getting their passport within four to six weeks.'

"However, the passport office is currently quoting a 10 week service time, with many of my constituents waiting well over that period.

Read more: Travel advice issued as Manchester prepares for busiest weekend of the year

"Cancelled summer trips could cost families over £1bn. Does the PM accept that the passport office backlog is placing additional pressure on families already struggling with the cost of living crisis?”

Mr Johnson insisted that 91% of people are receiving their passports within six weeks, and that hundreds more staff are helping the Passport Office to catch up with demand.

He added that the huge demand is a sign of ‘the robustness of the economy’.

Sharing a clip of their exchange in the Commons, the Gorton MP said: "I think I may have broken @BorisJohnson."

He later posted: "I clearly cut too close to the bone with my question on passport delays yesterday because at half past ten last night @pritipatel sent me an angry letter accusing me of scaremongering ¯_(ツ)_/¯"

The Passport Office advises: "We urge people who need a new passport to apply for one as soon as possible to ensure their passport arrives in time for the peak summer season. We do offer urgent services for applicants who need a passport more quickly. However, in busy periods these are booked quickly.

"Customers can also help to ensure there are no delays with their application, such as using a high quality photo with a digital code, applying online and applying for a new passport more than 10 weeks before they are due to travel.

"And it is important to stress, you should not book travel until you have a valid passport – your new passport will not have the same passport number as your old one."

Featured image: Parliament TV

]]> 285661 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/greater-manchester-police-release-e-fit-in-the-hunt-for-oldham-acid-attacker/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 07:29:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285699

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has released an e-fit this week as part of an investigation into an acid attack incident in Oldham.

Following an appeal for CCTV footage to assist with the ongoing investigation last month, detectives have now released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to following an attack with a corrosive substance in Oldham.

The incident being investigated saw officers called called by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) to a report of a man who was injured with a substance suspected of being acid at an address on Burlington Avenue in Oldham shortly before 10:40pm on Wednesday 11 May.

Read more: CCTV appeal after suspected acid attack in Oldham

The 39-year-old victim is said to have answered his front door when liquid was thrown at him out of a bottle by a man who proceeded to run away from the scene towards Manley Road, according to GMP.

The attacker was believed to have arrived at the address with another male.

The victim was treated at the scene by specialist emergency service personnel, before being taken to hospital for treatment to serious facial burns - but he has since been discharged from hospital, GMP confirmed.

Read more: Three Manchester police officers who chased and detained a gunman nominated for bravery award

He has suffered burns to his face, shoulder, and chest.

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GMP has confirmed that enquiries into the incident have been continuing at pace by detectives in Oldham CID, and they are now in a position to appeal to those who may recognise the male in the e-fit to come forward and provide any information that may be of assistance to the investigation.

Investigators are keeping an "open mind" and no arrests have been made at this stage.

But GMP says officers do believe that the man was deliberately targeted, and that the victim is known to the suspect.

Anyone believes they may recognise the man in the e-fit or anyone who has any other information is asked to report it online or via the LiveChat facility at www.gmp.police.uk, or by calling 101 quoting incident 3391 of 11/05/2022, and anyone who has any images or video footage is asked to upload here.

Details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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#APPEAL Do you recognise these men? We want to speak to them after a man was hospitalised following an attack with a corrosive substance on Burlington Avenue in #Oldham last night shortly before 10.40pm. Did you see anything? More here: https://t.co/YTcGv3lfaG pic.twitter.com/G1daqDatgX

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 12, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/weekend-weather-forecast-for-manchester-as-parklife-and-other-massive-gigs-take-place/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:04:56 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285720

Hundreds of thousands of people are descending on Manchester this weekend for a busy weekend of events - and that means hundreds of thousands of people are checking the weather forecast.

For many attending Parklife festival, one of the biggest dates in Manchester's cultural calendar, the outfit-planning will have been months in the making.

All that attention to the perfect festival fit could so easily be ruined by having to stick a plastic poncho over it.

And it's not just Parklife - music fans will also be braving the elements to see The Killers at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, and Ed Sheeran at the Etihad Stadium.

With spring and summer being, so far, a total let-down, how's the weather looking for Manchester's big weekend?

According to the Met Office - not too shabby.

The weather service has forecasted a weekend of sunny intervals and mild temperatures, and only a few spots of rain over the coming days.

Saturday will get off to a windy start with gale-force winds on high ground, bringing blustery showers.

There's a 60% chance of a heavy shower at 10am on Saturday, but by the time the Parklife festival gates open that should clear.

Read more: Travel advice issued as Manchester prepares for busiest weekend of the year

Then there are chances of showers again at 1pm, and between 4pm and 7pm, with sunshine in between.

The temperature will reach a maximum of 20 degrees.

Sunday is more settled, with no showers forecast in the afternoon or evening, but also a lot cooler.

It will be 16 degrees maximum, the Met Office has predicted.

The super pollen storm that's setting hay fever haywire today should ease off over the weekend too, though pollen counts will remain high (and Parklife is entirely on grass).

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]]> 285720 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/smoking-in-beer-gardens-could-be-banned-under-new-proposals/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:17:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285725

A review of smoking in the UK has called for smokers to be banned from beer gardens, cafe pavements, and even public beaches in a bid to make Britain ' smoke-free' by 2030.

As ministers seek to cut the number of smokers in the country to 5% in the next eight years, a plan commissioned by the government has suggested barring smokers from beer gardens could go some way to encouraging people to stop altogether.

Smoking has been banned indoors in pubs and cafes since legislation was brought in in 2007, but now the government has announced it wants to kick things up a notch again following a torrid political week.

It's questionable how well the recommendation would be received by publicans in an already struggling hospitality industry, where for many customers smoking and drinking go hand in hand.

Figures obtained by the smokers' group Forest show there are 11,383 fewer pubs in England compared to 2006, a decline of 20.7% since the smoking ban was first introduced.

Current figures suggest that there are around six million smokers living in the UK today - around 13.5% of the population.

The 'smoke free' review, set out by Dr Javed Khan, has set out a total of 15 recommendations for action - including the bizarre suggestion to increase the legal smoking age year on year until it is so high that the entire population is effectively barred, described as a "must do" in the paper.

Other suggestions for action include promoting vaping as an “effective tool to help people to quit smoking tobacco”, and investing an extra £70 million per year in stop-smoking services.

It has also been suggested that a tax on tobacco firms could be levied to help pay for the investment in stop-smoking services that is needed, with the review stressing that an extra £125million is needed per year to fund the support that smokers would need in order to quit.

The review stresses that any premises selling food and drink should ban smoking, with a suggestion that the ban should be extended beyond the doors of the premises onto the streets outside cafes, restaurants and pubs.

It goes further, adding that smoking should be banned “in all outdoor areas where children are present”.

Speaking on the review, England’s chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty said: “The cigarette industry lobbyists will try to make this a debate between health and freedom. It is the most dishonest debate you can possibly imagine.

"The majority of people who are smokers wish to quit, but cannot because the cigarette industry has addicted them at a very young age. They cannot. That is not freedom of choice.

"If you’re in favour of freedom, you absolutely are not in favour of this addictive industry that kills so many people.”

Read more: Hooch has brought back its classic orange flavour just in time for summer

Dr Khan added in his paper: “If we do nothing different, smoking will cause over half a million more deaths by 2030. Even if we reached the target of 5% by then, we would still have two million smokers, two-thirds of whom will die from smoking unless they quit

“To truly achieve a smoke-free society in this great country of ours, smoking should be obsolete. The Government now has the opportunity to make our country a place where cigarettes disappear from our shops. To make this a country where the tobacco industry won’t want to trade”

Read more: Manchester MP ‘breaks Boris Johnson’ after grilling PM on passport wait times

Simon Clark, director of the smokers’ group Forest, has said that: “creeping prohibition won’t stop young adults smoking” and that tobacco sales will simply be driven underground by harsher legislation.

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]]> 285725 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-best-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-week-13-19-june-2022/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:49:58 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285728

It's really starting to feel like summer across Greater Manchester now as we head into our third week of June.

With the temperatures hotting up and the sunshine season right around the corner, the summer events calendar is starting to get a whole lot busier now, and there's plenty to be getting up to across the region this week.

So we've cherry-picked a few of the best bits for another edition of our 'what’s on' guide.

As always, some of the events we’re going to mention are completely free, 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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Box on the Docks

MediaCityUK

Monday 13 June - onwards

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Box on the Docks has returned to the banks of Salford Quays for the summer, and there's be flowing beers, freshly-baked bagels, and boozy ice cream.

Back for its third year in a row, MediaCity’s popular outdoor dining concept, Box on the Docks, is set for another busy summer on the waterside piazza - but for the first time, it has taken on a brand-new format, as this year’s event is in partnership with SEVEN BRO7HERS.

The Salford-based brewing company has been put in charge of operate a rotating residency of the region’s emerging and established independent food and drink pop ups.

There’s also been an exciting lineup of live music and events for all ages.

You can find out more here.

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British Pop Archive

John Rylands Library

Monday 13 June - onwards

A new national collection that’s dedicated to "the preservation and research of popular culture" has now opened in Manchester city centre.

The British Pop Archive (BPA) has been created by the University of Manchester (UoM) and has opened at the iconic John Rylands Library on Deansgate in the heart of the city centre, with the aim of celebrating British popular music and other aspects of popular culture to recognise its "pivotal influence" on the world stage.

Featuring “iconic items” relating to quintessential British bands, legendary UK television, youth culture, counter-culture, and more that have set trends around the globe, the BPA will be an important academic resource for research and teaching, UoM says.

It’ll also be public resource for exhibitions and public events that’s open to all.

Find out more here.

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Looking for some new restaurants and bars to try out that have just opened in Manchester city centre this month?

While some big familiar restaurant names have rocked up in Manchester in recent weeks, and will continue to do so throughout June, there’s also plenty of homegrown talent popping up all over the region - including some old favourites moving up in the world.

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Take Pollen, who have just moved into their enormous new site at KAMPUS, or pizza pedlars Corner Slice, who have paired up with Jimmy’s in Ancoats, as well as a very familiar old name in the form of a new Blockbusters cocktail bar, and plenty more newcomers joining the fray.

You can read our round-up to find out where to put on your list this month here.

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Amazônia

Science and Industry Museum

Monday 13 June - onwards

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A critically-acclaimed photography exhibition has officially opened in Manchester as part of its international tour.

In what is the first UK exhibition of this scale outside of London for over 20 years from the world-renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, the Science and Industry Museum has will welcomed Amazônia - a major photography exhibition that celebrates the indigenous peoples and breathtaking landscapes of the Brazilian rainforest.

Salgado worked in the Amazon for seven years with 12 different indigenous communities, and the result is an incredible collection of powerful photographs that present his vision of a forest that is approaching a crucial tipping point in the fight against climate change, the Museum says.

You can find out more here.

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Russell Watson - In Aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

The Bridgewater Hall

Wednesday 15 June

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Singing superstar Russell Watson is set to perform an exclusive Greatest Hits gig for charity in Manchester this week.

The ‘People’s Tenor’ will take to the stage at the beautiful Bridgewater Hall this Wednesday, in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, and the fundraising event will see the Salford-born classical singer give a rare performance of his hits - including Land of Hope and Glory, O Sole Mio, and Bring Him Home - with all money raised helping the charity continue its incredible mission.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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Cloudwater X Levanter - New England USA

KAMPUS

Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 June

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Manchester’s neighbourhood KAMPUS will play host a solid ten weeks of back-to-back block parties from its canalside garden, with each weekend seeing guest DJs take to the decks to spin tunes from different corners of the world - and this weekend's event is celebrating the US state of New England.

Free-flowing beer will come courtesy of Manchester brewery Cloudwater, and food will be provided by Ramsbottom favourites Levanter serving up tapas, giant paella, and charcuterie boards aplenty.

This weekend, you can expect Levanter dishes with beers from some of the highest-rated breweries in the world.

You can find out more here.

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Women In Business Brunch Club

Namii Kitchen & Cocktails

Friday 17 June

The Edge Events is hosting a launch party for the Women in Business Brunch Club this Friday at Namii Kitchen & Cocktails, and it gives the opportunity to bring a network of like-minded women in Manchester business together for an afternoon of cocktails, canapes, live music, networking, and more in a relaxed setting.

There'll be a red carpet and Bellini on arrival, as well as a goody bag for all attendees to take home with them at the end of the event.

You can find more information by RSVP to infoe@theedge-events.com.

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Summer Knights

Camelot Theme Park

Friday 17 & Sunday 18 June

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Northern kids of the 80s, 90s, and 00s can truly revisit their youth, as the abandoned Camelot Theme Park in Chorley has gone back to its days of Arthurian legend for the new Summer Knights drive-in cinema and entertainment attraction this summer.

Some of the film highlights in the genre-diverse lineup include this week include House of Gucci, and Grease.

There's also a fully-licensed bar and a number of street food vendors on site to choose from to make it a truly magical night.

Find out more and grab tickets here.

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The Lock-Inn Comedy Club

Lock 91

Friday 17 June

The Lock-Inn Comedy Club is back at the popular Castlefield hangout, Lock 91, this Friday, and it's promising a night of "hilarious comedy and drunken debauchery".

Unlikely to be for the easily offended, but very likely to be one of the hottest tickets in town, the stellar lineup of international comedy includes Nathan Virica, MC Tony William Bolton, headliner Jordan Ducharme, and a bunch of other special guests.

Tickets will set you back £5 in advance or £7 on the door, and you can grab yours here.

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ABC Buildings Launch Weekend

Manchester City Centre

Friday 17 - Sunday 19 June

A huge three-day weekender has been planned for the launch of the ABC Buildings in Manchester city centre to showcase the 1960s mid-century building in a new light. 

A packed programme of free events will take over spaces at the creative hub on Quay Street, including in its new rooftop glass dome, and there’ll be everything from a silent disco to street food, rooftop yoga to a kids’ rave, plus Reform Radio DJs, a vintage flea market, football screenings, stand-up comedy, and a Northern Soul takeover. 

The ABC Buildings Launch Weekend is taking place between Friday 17- Sunday 19 June, and you can find more information here.

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British Favourites Cookery Class

Zouk Tea Bar

Saturday 18 June

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Manchester’s legendary Indian restaurant Zouk Tea Bar is famous for its high-quality dishes, and proudly shows off its chefs through its Manchester restaurant’s semi-open kitchen - but now, you can learn all the tricks of the trade for yourself this weekend.

The award-winning curry house is breaking down the fourth wall and inviting diners into the kitchen for a British Favourites Cookery Class to learn tips and tricks from the curry masters themselves.

Starting at 10am and finishing at 1:30pm this Saturday 18 June, you’ll be initiated into the world of Indian cooking, learning how best to prepare your spice mixes and simmer down dishes for the perfect consistency. 

You can find out more and book your spot on the class here.

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Manchester Rum Festival 2022

Manchester City Centre

Saturday 18 June

Manchester Rum Festival is returning to the city this weekend, and bringing fifteen brand new rum brands with it for their festival debut.

In what is set to be the biggest festival to date, organisers will bring together a mix of local Greater Manchester brands and those from further afield for an afternoon full of cocktails, tasting sessions and samples.

Local rum distilleries Tameside and Decorrum will make their festival debuts alongside Tanduay - an exciting rum brand from the Philippines - and other new brands set to take part this year include Beach House and Arcane, both from the sunny climes of Mauritius, Ron Aguere from the Canaries, Ron Colon from El Salvador and Santiago de Cuba. 

Find out more and grab tickets here.

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DogFest 2022

Tatton Park

Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June

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A big festival full of fun for all four-legged friends is coming to Cheshire this weekend, as DogFest takes over Tatton Park.

Created by dog-lovers, for dog-lovers, and after making a name for itself as the nation’s favourite dog-friendly festival, with thousands of pups descending on popular parks across the UK each year ever since, DogFest is 2022 will give you and your pup the chance to “try your paw” at a whole host of activities - including dog diving, agility courses, or entering the Fun Dog Show for your chance to win ‘Best in Show’.

You can also see some sensational dog displays, get advice from a variety of animal experts, learn training tips at the Dog School, and so much more.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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Manchester Day 2022

Manchester City Centre

Sunday 19 June

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After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the much-loved free event that is Manchester Day is back for 2022 on Sunday 19 June, with thousands of people set to flood the city’s streets for what promises to be a bigger and better parade than ever before.

Created by Manchester People, and produced by award-winning local arts organisation Walk the Plank, festival-goers will get the chance to immerse themselves in a kaleidoscope of colour, sound and culture, as youth and community groups from across the city join the famous parade - which has become the highlight of the day. 

As always, music and dance will also spill over into the city centre squares for an afternoon of family entertainment, food and drink.

You can find out more information about Manchester Day 2022 here.

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Power UP

Science and Industry Museum

Saturday 18 June - onwards

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A huge gaming event is set to return to Manchester this weekend.

With more than 160 consoles and hundreds of games to play, Power UP will be back at the Science and Industry Museum for the first time in three years, taking ticket-holders on a journey through five decades of gaming, with everything from retro arcade games, to state-of-the-art virtual reality, and so much more.

Power UP will be taking place every weekend and school holiday from 18 June all the way through to December 2023, and every ticket includes unlimited play all day.

You can find more information here.

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]]> 285728 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/man-claims-people-over-a-certain-age-ruin-the-vibe-at-festivals-and-people-are-quite-upset/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:56:58 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285762

A man has caused quite a stir on social media this week after claiming that people of a certain age 'ruin the vibe' when the attend festivals.

In a Tweet that's now been shared thousands of time, Daniel claimed that anyone over the age of 35 at a music festival was 'weirding everyone out'.

Naturally, a lot of people in that age bracket have responded with outrage, flooding the thread with pictures of themselves enjoying live music events.

As they should.

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The original post claimed: "people over the age of 35 (and that’s pushing it) attending music festivals don’t realise they’re ruining the vibe and weirding everyone out.

"you might think you’re living your best life but you’re actually living your most embarrassing life. try a real ale festival instead."

Thousands have responded saying people should be free to attend any event they fancy and enjoy life, at all ages.

One person said: "So sh*te to see how many likes this genuinely has, let people do what they want and enjoy their life they’re not bothering anyone?"

Another said: "Please my under-35 brethren, release yourselves from the shackles of giving f**ks about other people living their lives, if it’s ruining your vibe, your vibe wasn’t strong enough to begin with."

One wrote: "You do realise by the time we get to 35 & especially after our 40s , we’ve reached the stage that we really really don’t give a s**t if we our ‘ruining’ your vibe or ‘weirding’ you out. It great. We don’t need anyones approval. Enjoy yourself."

Someone pointed out that the average performer age at some of the biggest festivals in the world tends to be over 35.

That includes Parklife in our own city this weekend, where the headliners include 50 Cent (46 years old), Chase & Status (40 and 41 respectively), Eric Prydz (45) and Jessie Ware (37).

Not to mention Glastonbury, which will be headlined by music royalty like Paul McCartney, Diana Ross and Noel Gallagher - all of whom are well past their 35th birthdays.

Read more: Weekend weather forecast for Manchester as Parklife and other massive gigs take place

One person Tweeted: "@glastonbury will you please tell the pyramid stage they're weirding everyone out."

The original poster - who has now changed his profile picture to the words 'chill out' - said: "Can’t respond to everyone, but please stop sending me photos of yourself at festivals, you look ridiculous. and that’s coming from me and my marker pen hair. at least I know i look stupid."

He also said that he 'wouldn't show up to music festivals' personally, because: "I’m in my 40s so it would be ridiculous. i tend to my allotment, read books and walk the dog. let the kids have their fun. my dad wasn’t at the same gigs as me and i won’t be at the same ones as my kids. it’s perfectly normal."

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people over the age of 35 (and that’s pushing it) attending music festivals don’t realise they’re ruining the vibe and weirding everyone out. you might think you’re living your best life but you’re actually living your most embarrassing life. try a real ale festival instead.

— Daniel Schofield (@dannyschof81) June 3, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-killers-at-emirates-old-trafford-manchester-tickets-support-setlist-and-more/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:15:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285784

The Killers will be performing a huge gig in Manchester this weekend, taking to the stage at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

As one of the world's biggest indie-rock bands, the group will be performing in front of a crowd of 50,000 with their Imploding the Mirage world tour on Saturday 11 June.

It's in support of their last two studio albums - Imploding the Mirage and Pressure Machine - their sixth and seventh releases.

Fronted by Brandon Flowers, The Killers have topped the UK albums chart every single time they've released an album - quite an achievement.

Read more: Travel advice issued as Manchester prepares for busiest weekend of the year

The Las Vegas four-piece last performed in Greater Manchester with a show-stopping gig at the Macron Stadium in Bolton.

They're really ramping things up this summer - and have roped in a pretty famous local group as their support act.

Here's what you need to know.

Who is supporting The Killers?

The Killers have chosen some home-grown talent to support them at their Manchester gig.

Stockport's very own Blossoms will be taking to the stage at one of the region's biggest venues.

The group recently played their own intimate gigs at Band on the Wall and the Stockport Plaza to celebrate the release of their latest album, Ribbon Around The Bomb.

They were also a headliner at the nearby Neighbourhood Weekender in Warrington.

What are the stage times?

https://twitter.com/thekillers/status/1532865823437643784

Doors to the venue will open at 5pm, then the stage times should look like this (but are always subject to change).

7.15pm-8.04pm - Blossoms

8.40pm-10.25pm - The Killers

10.30pm - Curfew

How do I get to and from the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground?

Trams on the Altrincham line, which services Emirate Old Trafford Cricket Ground, are expected to be busy on Saturday from 5pm.

Those with tickets for The Killers are encouraged to also use Firswood and Wharfside tram stops (on the East Didsbury/Airport line and Trafford Park line respectively) and walk the short extra distance to the venue.

Gig-goers are being urged by TfGM to plan ahead, allow plenty of time, check the last tram and train times, and have a back-up plan in case of any disruption.

A shuttle bus service will be in place, running from Fairfield Street (near Piccadilly station) from 3pm until 7pm. A small number of shuttle buses will go back the other way after the gig.

If you want to drive, official event parking will be at Manchester United, Car Park N3, charged at £15.

You can plan your full journey with this dedicated event page from TfGM.

Are there still tickets for The Killers?

Afraid not.

The Killers has completely sold out on Ticketmaster at the time of writing.

You may be able to get some tickets on a resale platform, but make sure you're not buying a fake.

What will the setlist be like?

Based on The Killers' gig in Norwich on 9 June, this is the setlist we can expect to hear.

My Own Soul's Warning

Enterlude

When You Were Young

Jenny Was a Friend of Mine

Smile Like You Mean It

Shot at the Night

Running Towards a Place

Human

Somebody Told Me

Fire in Bone

Shadowplay (Joy Division cover)

Runaway Horses

For Reasons Unknown

A Dustland Fairytale

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Ewan MacColl & Peggy Seeger cover)

Runaways

Read My Mind

Dying Breed

Caution

All These Things That I've Done

Encore

Spaceman

Mr. Brightside

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Can sixty thousand become one?…tonight we did. pic.twitter.com/ki2GKKLKln

— The Killers (@thekillers) June 3, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-battle-bar-where-you-can-throw-axes-and-play-digital-darts-is-opening-in-manchester/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:05:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285820

A new competitive gaming experience is opening in Manchester next week.

Boom Battle Bar will offer axe-throwing, augmented reality darts, and plenty of other activities at its new home in the Printworks.

With bookings now open, the newcomer will be taking over the former short-lived Lazy Lizard nightclub.

The UK-first Boom Battle Bar will span 10,000 sq ft, complete with a premium bar and food offering.

Inside, you'll find augmented reality darts, where state-of-the-art technology has been used to create different game modes to the pub classic past-time.

Then there are two axe-throwing lanes, again enhanced with digital technology - though it goes without saying that you can't pick up an axe if you've had any alcohol.

In contrast, alcohol is a prerequisite for one of the other activities. A pair of beer pong tables will be available to book in 45-minute blocks.

There's also American pool tables, shuffleboard, arcade games, and SINGA-powered karaoke booths.

A street food-style menu will include chicken tenders and nachos, while the bar will serve Battleground-themed cocktails like the Long Island Iced Tee, a Tiki-inspired Ship Faced, and an Axepresso Martini.

Read more: The Killers at Emirates Old Trafford Manchester – tickets, support, setlist and more

Boom Battle Bar CEO Richard Harpham said: “We’re delighted to be opening bookings for our epic-new Manchester venue.

"Spanning across multiple levels and packed full of our most sort after games including axe throwing, augmented reality darts and karaoke booths which fit up to 15 people, we just know the people of Manchester are going to love this venue and the ultimate competitive thrill BOOM has to offer."

Boom Battle Bar will open on 17 June - bookings are now open here.

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]]> 285820 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/uks-highest-outdoor-swimming-pool-proposed-for-top-of-bronte-moors/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:46:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285827

Plans for the UK's highest outdoor swimming pool are being drawn up to be built on top of moorland an hour and a half drive from Manchester.

The pool would sit at 378 metres (1,240ft) above sea level – making it the highest lido in the country.

Completely chemical-free, it would be open all year round and also feature a poolside sauna for hardy winter swimmers to warm up in when temperatures in the lido hit zero.

During lockdown, outdoor swimming saw a huge boon as people looked for different ways to enjoy the outdoors amidst tough restrictions on personal freedoms and indoor mixing between households.

Many took to wild swimming for the first time and fell in love, spawning a large number of outdoor swimming groups and online networks designed to connect adventurers with the best sites.

Now, it has emerged that a keen swimmer has been drawing up plans to build the UK’s highest altitude lido on the top of moorland in West Yorkshire, reports The Hoot.

Whilst planning is still in the early stages, current suggestions for the location of the new lido include Oxenhope, a small village close to Haworth that was once home to the famous Bronte sisters.

According to reports, the team behind the project has their sights set on a  7-acre site near Thornton Moor reservoir that was formerly used as a water treatment plant.

Read more: Manchester MP ‘breaks Boris Johnson’ after grilling PM on passport wait times

Described as “an accessible, safe, natural outdoor swimming destination for everyone”, the lido would make history as one of the first naturally-filtered public swimming pools in the country.

The pool, if built, would remain open all year round, with a poolside sauna on hand for hardy winter swimmers to warm up in when temperatures hit zero.

Current plans also include an eco-lodge, allowing visitors to stay and make a holiday out of their visit to the lido.

Caroline Kindy, the brains behind the project, said on its website: “The Yorkshire Swim Works was conceived during a lockdown quest to find amazing and safe places to swim outdoors. The idea was shared with a group of expansive thinkers and has grown into a project with real potential”. 

She continues: “The Yorkshire Swim Works is a new, ambitious and exciting project. The ultimate aim is to offer an all-year-round opportunity for people to connect with nature in a wonderful place to swim outdoors, take a soothing sauna, and stay in a contemporary eco-lodge.”

The project has recently received a grant from Bradford Council, home to the city of culture 2025, to explore the viability of the project.

Read more: Man claims people over a certain age ‘ruin the vibe’ at festivals – and people are quite upset

Sarah Ferriby, Bradford council’s lead for healthy people and places, said: “We are thrilled to support the Yorkshire Swimming Works. Bradford is a district that is two-thirds rural with some of the most stunning countryside in the UK, from Ilkley Moor to Brontë country in Haworth. A project like this is perfect for Bradford right now and has the potential to become another unique attraction for our diverse district.”

Feature image – Commons Wikimedia

]]> 285827 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/inside-the-five-star-salford-hotel-loved-by-celebs-including-johnny-depp/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:49:41 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285857

When the rich and famous pay a visit to Greater Manchester, they've got a fair few hotels to choose from.

They could head to relative newcomer Dakota (as Hugh Jackman did in 2019), or return to an old classic like The Midland.

But more often than not, it's one particular hotel that draws in the true A-listers - and it's just across the water in Salford.

The Lowry Hotel is a five-star beauty where some of the most famous faces of all time have laid their heads.

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Who could forget the time Taylor Swift booked out the entire hotel for her touring crew when she performed here in 2018?

Or the fact the Jose Mourinho decided to just live there, rather than find an apartment, during his time as Manchester United manager.

Most recently, the most talked-about celebrity of the moment, Johnny Depp, was spotted as a guest of The Lowry.

https://twitter.com/dminskip/status/1533107823118274564

The actor stayed the night shortly after winning his libel case against ex-wife Amber Heard, then went on to perform on stage with Jeff Beck.

And that's not all - Britney Spears, David Beckham, Rihanna, Take That, Lady Gaga and Kylie have all stayed here too.

It's easy to see why it's got such a draw, especially when it comes to the hotel's range of suites, large enough for your entire entourage.

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The Presidential Suite will set you back a staggering £4,500 a night, but the room does come with a baby grand piano.

Even The Lowry itself admits the suite is 'slightly outrageous', with its walk-in wardrobe, kitchen, and two bathrooms.

There's also the Riverside Suites (this was Mourinho's choice of pad), with their own living and dining rooms.

You can choose from a variety of normal hotel bedrooms too, with deluxe, executive and superior king rooms on offer.

Read more: Ed Sheeran at Etihad Stadium Manchester – times, tickets, support act and more

There are 165 bedrooms and 12 suites in total, floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere, as well as a spa, the Riverside restaurant, and a bar.

Last summer, The Lowry celebrated its 20th anniversary with a £5m bedroom refurb.

You can even now order Botox on room service...

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Just another Saturday #JohnnyDepp #MANCHESTER pic.twitter.com/xc3EGeT5FH

— David Minskip (@dminskip) June 4, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/chester-zoo-has-been-crowned-the-best-large-visitor-attraction-in-england-for-2022/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:17:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285862

Chester Zoo is celebrating this week after officially been crowned the best large visitor attraction in England for 2022.

The UK's largest charity zoo was crowned both Large Visitor Attraction of the Year and also received silver in the Resilience and Innovation category at the prestigious VisitEngland Excellence Awards that were held in Birmingham earlier this week, and was praised for its efforts in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was also commended for offering visitors "a world class day out".

Chester Zoo was representing Cheshire at the national awards this week after it automatically qualified ofd the back of two successful award wins at the Marketing Cheshire Annual Awards earlier in the year.

Bosses at the zoo say the award "means the world to us", and has thanked all its visitors and everyone that supported it for helping it take home the coveted title.

https://twitter.com/chesterzoo/status/1534664943173353472?s=20&t=ixjLDHkiSgSxpHcVpG3BEw

Speaking on the win, Jamie Christon - CEO at Chester Zoo - said: "As one of the world’s leading charity zoos, we put everything into our conservation work both here in the UK and globally.

"Our huge team live and breathe wildlife conservation, from our animal and plant care, to our scientific breakthroughs, our policy work in government, through to our education programmes that are helping people from all walks of life to learn about nature.

Read more: Chester Zoo is having a recruitment open day and there’s over 100 jobs on offer

"We’re fighting to tackle the root causes of wildlife decline, doing whatever it takes to create a brighter future for endangered species around the world - but none of this could be possible without people coming to the zoo.

https://twitter.com/chesterzoo/status/1534664959426236416?s=20&t=ixjLDHkiSgSxpHcVpG3BEw

"In doing so each and every person is contributing to our incredible species-saving work and so a huge thank you goes out to everyone that has visited and supported us.

"It means the world to us.

"This national award firmly confirms Chester Zoo as one of the must-see places to visit in the country."

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🏆WE’VE WON SOMETHING PRETTY MAJOR!🏆 ⁰⁰We’re chuffed to have been officially named THE Large Visitor Attraction of The Year at the @VisitEngland #VEAwards2022! pic.twitter.com/7JDFL3KGAF

— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) June 8, 2022]]>

None of this could be possible without YOU coming to the zoo to enjoy a fantastic, inspiring day out!

Your visit is helping our species-saving work and so a huge thank you goes out to everyone that has visited and supported us. It really does mean the world🦒🐘🐊🦥🦇🌍 pic.twitter.com/2StURvqKRF

— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) June 8, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/robbie-williams-announces-greatest-hits-tour-to-mark-25-year-solo-career/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:38:34 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285911

Robbie Williams has announced a huge arena tour to celebrate 25 years as a solo artist.

The singer, formerly of Manchester-formed pop group Take That, will perform two massive gigs here this October.

His new UK and Ireland tour comes in support of new album XXV, which will be released on 9 September.

The album is a collection of brand new songs, greatest hits and fan favourites, all re-recorded and newly orchestrated with the Metropole Orkest.

Robbie already released his new version of iconic single Angels, and performed it during the half-time show at Soccer Aid.

Songs including Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Millennium, She's The One and Come Undone will all make the tracklist too.

Robbie Williams has recored six of the top 100 best-selling albums in British history, selling 80 million albums worldwide.

He's also achieved 14 number one singles and a record-breaking 18 BRIT awards.

Read more: Inside the five-star Salford hotel loved by celebs including Johnny Depp

Combined with his years spent with Take That, the Stoke-born singer is in the top three acts of all time for number ones.

The XXV tour will take Robbie to London's O2 Arena, as well as venues in Birmingham, Glasgow, and Dublin, as well as Manchester's own AO Arena.

Fans who pre-order the album from the official Robbie Williams store by 3pm on Tuesday 14 June will receive access to a special ticket pre-sale on Wednesday 15 June. The pre-sale starts at 9am for 48 hours. General sale tickets are available from 9am on Friday 17 June.

Full tour dates for Robbie Williams' XXV tour

9 October – The O2, London
10 October – The O2, London
15 October – Resorts World, Birmingham
19 October – AO Arena, Manchester
21 October – AO Arena, Manchester
24 October – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
25 October – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
29 October – 3Arena, Dublin

Featured image: Supplied

]]> 285911 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/police-want-to-speak-to-this-man-as-part-of-an-ongoing-murder-inquiry/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285916

Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to as part of a murder inquiry.

Officers are investigating after a man died following an assault in the Gay Village.

David Aubert, 59, was taken to hospital after the Bloom Street assault at around 4.45am on 2 June, but later left hospital of his own accord.

He was found dead six days later at an address on Upper Brook Street in Longsight, at around 11am on 8 June.

His family had reported him missing two days previously.

A murder inquiry was subsequently launched, and detectives are following up on a number of lines of enquiry.

That includes wanting to speak to the man pictured on CCTV.

David's family paid tribute to him after his death, saying: "Dave was an easy-going, likeable chap who was well known in the local area and often seen riding around on his bicycle.

"He had a caring nature, with not a mean bone in his body, and was well liked by all who knew him.

"He liked his routine, was set in his ways and happy and content with his lot.

"He didn’t have a care in the world and lived his life without causing any hurt to anyone else.

"Dave's death, under such tragic circumstances, has had a devastating effect on all who knew him, and has left his three brothers with the heart-breaking task of learning to live without him."

Read more: Robbie Williams announces greatest hits tour to mark 25-year solo career

Detective Chief Inspector David Meeney, from GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: “Detectives have been working throughout the weekend to piece together the events of what happened that night and give David’s family and friends the answers they deserve.

“Following meticulous CCTV checks, we’re now in a position to release images of a male we want to speak to as part of our on-going investigation.

“Anyone with information or anyone who recognises the male is asked to call 0161 856 1259 or report it online or via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk.

“Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Featured image: GMP

]]> 285916 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/tributes-paid-to-bolton-born-dragons-den-star-hilary-devey-who-has-died-at-65/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:15:01 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285924

Tributes have poured in for Hilary Devey, the Dragons' Den star who has died aged 65.

The Bolton-born entrepreneur passed away in Morocco after a long illness, her publicist confirmed yesterday.

The star was part of hit BBC2 series Dragons' Den between 2011 and 2012, before leaving to present The Intern on Channel 4.

She founded Pall-Ex, a multimillion-pound freight distribution business, after selling her own car and home to fund it.

Hilary was made a CBE in 2013 for her career in business as well as her charitable work.

Her former co-stars and other famous faces have been posting tributes to her since the news broke yesterday afternoon.

The official Dragons' Den account posted: "We are extremely saddened to hear of the loss of Dragons’ Den legend Hilary Devey, who will always hold a unique place in the hearts of our production team. Her straight-talking approach made her a firm favourite with viewers, and our thoughts are with her family and friends."

Read more: Robbie Williams announces greatest hits tour to mark 25-year solo career

Deborah Meaden, who starred on the show with Hilary, wrote: "Very sad to learn that Hilary Devey has passed away at only 65. She was unique in every way and brought grit and warmth with her into the Den. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones. RIP Hilary.truly one of a kind."

BBC presented Greg James added: "I’m so sad to hear the news about Hilary. An absolute inspiration for woman in particular who wanted to make their mark in male dominated industries, like she did in haulage. She was also SO MUCH FUN. And an absolute fashion icon"

As well as a hugely successful businesswoman, Hilary has also been an ambassador for the charity the Stroke Association for more than a decade.

https://twitter.com/SianThymes/status/1535991787097051146

The charity said: "We are sad to hear that Hilary Devey has died. Hilary was a long-time ambassador of the Stroke Association after her stroke in 2009 and we are very grateful for all the support she gave us over the years. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends."

Steven Bartlett, formerly of Manchester-based Social Chain fame and now the newest 'Dragon' on Dragons' Den, wrote: "Saddened to hear about the passing of the wonderful, unique, inspiring former Dragon, Hilary Devey. She was truly one of a kind and her legacy lives on in all the people she helped, the businesses she supported and the Den that she graced."

Peter Jones posted: "So sad to hear the news that Hilary Devey has passed away. She was an inspiring woman and it was great to spend time with her on Dragons’ Den. Sending my deepest condolences to her family."

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Hilary Devey was such a breath of fresh air when she came on Dragon's Den. I was obsessed when she gave this guy a dressing down. To this day I still think about "you would make my foot itch mate" x pic.twitter.com/KaHtW4fxwr

— 𝑆𝐼𝐴𝑁 𝑇𝐻𝑌𝑀𝐸𝑆 🥂 (@SianThymes) June 12, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/love-island-viewers-call-it-gemma-island-as-michael-owens-daughter-dominates-screen-time/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:45:59 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285922

Masses of ITV viewers are making the same observation about this series of Love Island as the show is dominated by just one islander.

People have said that the hit dating show is becoming 'Gemma Island', due to the amount of screen time Gemma Owen is receiving.

The 19-year-old beauty, who is the daughter of football legend Michael Owen, has been at the centre of the action since the series launched last week.

Most recently, her ex-boyfriend Jacques O'Neill entered the villa to stir the pot further.

https://twitter.com/thebeeslovedme/status/1536075920775204865

Rumours are now swirling that a second one of her exes will join the Love Island contestants.

Wrexham footballer Cameron Green is said to be 'waiting on the sidelines' to appear, according to The Sun on Sunday.

One person joked on Twitter: "At this rate one of Gemma’s horses is gonna rock up."

https://twitter.com/_realifebarbie/status/1536076882663329792

Another said: "Another one of Gemma’s ex’s is coming onto the show? Is this Love Island or Gemma island? #loveisland"

Someone asked: "me wondering how much michael owen paid love island to turn into the gemma show #LoveIsland"

And one person quipped: "Next week her dad will come in as a bombshell at this rate #loveisland"

https://twitter.com/tantan2146/status/1536083323080122369

People are calling for ITV2 to give more airtime to other islanders, including Indiyah, Paige and Ikenna.

One person asked if they need to file a 'missing person report' after Indiyah was barely included in recent episodes.

As it stands, Gemma still hasn't revealed the identity of her famous dad, though Liam Llewellyn - who quit the villa last week - is now officially in the loop.

Love Island will return to ITV2 screens this evening from 9pm this evening with a new episode.

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It’s not gemma island where’s my girl? Do we need missing person file #loveisland pic.twitter.com/o0Y7BBScMI

— 👸🏽 (@tantan2146) June 12, 2022]]>

One minute to go until
LOVE ISLAND S8:
Produced by Michael Owen
Starring Gemma Owen ft. Luca and Davide #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/V5DHECYg8J

— allthebeesloveme (@thebeeslovedme) June 12, 2022]]>

welcome to gemma island#LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/kpXIY5F6Lv

— . (@_realifebarbie) June 12, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-taproom-hosts-maray-pop-up-ahead-of-new-restaurant-opening/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:32:30 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285932

Already loved in Liverpool for its inventive Middle Eastern-meets-Parisian small plates, the award-winning restaurant Maray is set to open its own restaurant in Manchester this summer.

Ahead of the restaurant's launch on Lincoln Square, its owners are teaming up with other independents across the city on a series of collaborations.

First, they teamed up with Bundobust on a mash-up menu that saw chefs fuse each site's most popular dishes. Now, Maray has been working behind the scenes with Track Brewery to create a special new pale ale - described as ‘Sunshine caught in a can'.

The Maray PA will be available on draft in the restaurant when they open this summer. Ahead of that, eager fans can also get a first taste at the Track taproom this weekend, alongside some of Maray's staple plates.

Maray's chefs will take over the taproom kitchen at Track on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 June serving up their famous disco cauliflower, hummus, chermoula and flatbread, and original recipe falafel.

Open from 5pm - 10pm on the Friday and 1pm - 10pm on the Saturday, you can find Track Brewery's taproom at Unit 18 on Piccadilly Trading Estate ahead of its Manchester opening.

Read more: Bundobust launches limited edition specials menu with Liverpool favourite Maray

First founded in 2014 by James Bates, Tom White and Dom Jones, the Liverpool-born 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.

Read more: Liverpool favourite Maray is opening a restaurant in Manchester

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. 

Opening in the Bruntwood Works’ Union building on Brazennose Street next to ‘The Hidden Gem’ church, Maray's new restaurant is due to open its doors in Manchester.

Feature image - Track

]]> 285932 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/sacha-lord-offers-free-honeymoon-to-parklife-proposal-couple-after-they-receive-vile-comments/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:49:06 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285933

Parklife boss Sacha Lord has offered to gift a honeymoon to the couple who got engaged on stage at the festival.

The happy couple were targeted by 'vile' trolls after videos of their engagement circulated online.

The pair were up on stage during Yung Filly's performance on Saturday afternoon when their engagement took place in front of a crowd of thousands.

The artist shouted "She said yes!" while running around the stage as the man, Myles Goodfellow, slid a ring on his now-fiancee's finger.

As well as the gift of a honeymoon, Sacha also offered them free entry to the festival and to Warehouse Project for life.

Sacha posted on Instagram: "Yesterday an amazing moment happened as Parklife saw a proposal on stage from a young couple.

"Unfortunately, the internet reaction to two young people sharing a special moment was quite frankly vile.

"I would like to find this couple and give them free entry to Parklife and The Warehouse Project for life and not only that, but to pay for their honeymoon, so that when they go away, I want them to sit there in the sun posting pictures to social media, knowing that those people who had a go at them are bitter, and they’re not there."

Indy Geraghty, the girl who was proposed to, has Tweeted: "I love how many people are being trashy over yesterday. One of the best days of my life, don’t bring it down and be mean really are a bunch of losers."

She later told the Manchester Evening News: "The proposal was a complete shock! When we arrived at Parklife I soon came to realise we were going for a meet and greet with Yung Filly but little did I know that would happen.

"I was completely clueless to it all and as you can see by the pictures and video I couldn’t even speak.

Read more: Robbie Williams announces greatest hits tour to mark 25-year solo career

“I cried very happy tears when Sacha called me. I don’t have a lot of good things happen in my life so for something like this to come along is a huge impact. Myles had arranged it all with Filly’s manager weeks prior.

“We are both working normal jobs and don’t have a lot of spare time so I guess it’ll be a few years before we can afford our wedding but I definitely don’t mind waiting. I am hoping we will be able to do it in the next year or two but nothing planned yet.

"I’m still in a lot of shock from yesterday and the amount of attention it’s got has sent me on a rollercoaster of emotions."

Featured image: Parklife / TikTok @ethznmorrell

]]> 285933 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-new-fried-chicken-restaurant-selling-manchesters-hottest-wings/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:32:07 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285954

Manchester is not short of fried chicken spots, we know, it's the kind of 3am standard fare you tend to find in most late-night takeaways. But when a really good one comes along, we feel we need to shout about it.

Enter Bird of Prey, the latest arrival at Manchester's Circle Square development specialising in fried chicken 'with a difference.'

Promising 'Manchester’s hottest chicken wings' alongside a host of fried chicken comfort food classics, you'll find it down on Oxford Road pretty much where the BBC's New Broadcasting House once stood.

The brainchild of family restaurateurs Asad, Sadaf, Saify and Saj, after years of honing their skills and tweaking their secret recipe for buttermilk fried chicken the trio is finally opening their doors in Manchester. 

Bird of Prey serves up a menu of signature fried chicken sandwiches, wings, strips, sides and shakes, as well as an intriguing-looking brunch menu.

Think dirty loaded fries topped with fried chicken strips, house fries, cheese sauce, turkey bacon, white Alabama BBQ sauce and jalapenos;  fried chicken and waffle stacks with maple syrup and peanut butter mousse; and even 'hash nuggets'.

All chicken here undergoes an extensive marinading process with meat soaked in buttermilk for a minimum of eight hours overnight. It's then double dredged in a special mix of flour, herbs and spices, being dropped into the fryer to turn crisp and golden.

As for drinks, you'll find Vimto, Irn Bru, Sunkist and pink lemonade all on tap, as well as a selection of milkshakes that promise to use the same attention to detail as is applied to the fried chicken.

Read more: Manchester taproom hosts Maray pop-up ahead of new restaurant opening

Sadaf Bukhari, Co-Owner of Bird of Prey said: “Bird of Prey is about incredible fried chicken and baskets of comfort food with great shakes, sodas and an awesome soundtrack.

"We are beyond delighted to be bringing our fried chicken to Manchester, this is the city we are from, and we can’t wait to throw open the doors and get frying at Circle Square.”  

Feature image - Supplied

]]> 285954 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/sport/a-new-mural-of-phil-foden-in-stockport-has-caused-quite-a-stir/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:30:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285962

There's another new mural in Greater Manchester, this time commemorating footballer Phil Foden.

The artwork has been painted onto a wall in Stockport, the Manchester City midfielder's hometown.

Foden, who famously sported a platinum hair do during the Euros in 2021, has been immortalised with the mural on the corner of Wycliffe Street and George’s Road.

But the likeness to the 22-year-old has been called into question, with dozens of people saying it looks more like Ross Barkley.

It's also drawn comparisons to the infamous bronze bust of Cristiano Ronaldo that was installed in Madeira.

One person said: "Painting by numbers from Poundland."

Another commented: "I mean - even murals they can't get right. Tears seeing those monstrosities popping up all over Manchester. Foden looks like a cross between Mason Greenwood with a gob like Frank Spencer."

Read more: Sacha Lord offers free honeymoon to Parklife proposal couple after they receive ‘vile’ comments

Someone else joked: "I dunno, but I’d have got someone who has looked at Phil Foden at least once to do the mural."

One user wrote: "So Twitter has spoken and decided that this is a mural of Connor Coady, Tony Bellew, Ant Crolla or Ross Barkley. But probably not Phil Foden."

The artwork has appeared a month after fellow Manchester City player Sergio Aguero was immortalised with a giant sculpture outside the Etihad Stadium.

Featured image: Instagram, @philfoden

]]> 285962 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-death-of-david-aubert-59/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:06:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285971

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after turning himself into the police.

Greater Manchester Police issued a CCTV appeal yesterday, in relation to the death of David Aubert, 59.

Mr Aubert had been taken to hospital following an assault on Bloom Street in the Gay Village on 2 June.

He discharged himself and was reported missing by his family several days later, before being found dead at an address on Upper Brook Street in Longsight, at around 11am on 8 June.

A 27-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

A statement from GMP said: "Following a CCTV appeal we issued yesterday after a man died following an assault in #Manchester earlier this month, a 27-year-old man handed himself in to custody this morning and was arrested on suspicion of murder.

"He remains in custody at this time. Thank you for sharing our appeal and for your support!"

David’s family paid tribute to him after his death, saying: “Dave was an easy-going, likeable chap who was well known in the local area and often seen riding around on his bicycle.

“He had a caring nature, with not a mean bone in his body, and was well liked by all who knew him.

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“He liked his routine, was set in his ways and happy and content with his lot.

“He didn’t have a care in the world and lived his life without causing any hurt to anyone else.

“Dave’s death, under such tragic circumstances, has had a devastating effect on all who knew him, and has left his three brothers with the heart-breaking task of learning to live without him.”

Featured image: GMP

]]> 285971 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/warnings-issued-as-britains-most-dangerous-plant-reappears-around-greater-manchester/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:04:04 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285983

'Britain's most dangerous plant' has sprung up across the region, and people are being warned to avoid contact with it.

The Giant Hogweed plant, which has the potential to cause blindness, has been spotted in areas all around Greater Manchester.

The huge beast can grow to five metres (15ft) in height with large jagged leaves, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.

A new interactive map has been created by WhatShed to track where the invasive specimen has been spotted, The Hoot reports.

In Greater Manchester, it's been reported in massive numbers along the banks of the River Irwell around Prestwich, Salford and Bury.

The sap from a Giant Hogweed can cause photodermatitis or photosensitivity, meaning the skin can't protect itself from sunlight.

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It can lead to blistering, pigmentation and scarring, and could leave you blind if it makes contact with the eyes.

It can also affect dogs, as well as humans - so pet owners are advised to keep dogs on leads in areas where the plant has been spotted.

The fast-growing plant grows best in moist fertile areas, often near waterways.

It's similar in appearance to the harmless cow parsley, but grows much bigger.

You can identify Giant Hogweed by its thick, bristly stems which often have purple splotches, and its enormous height.

If you come across it, you should avoid contact with any part of the plant.

Featured image: Pixabay

]]> 285983 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/dads-can-get-bottomless-beer-for-free-at-this-manchester-restaurant/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:30:04 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285995

A restaurant in Manchester is giving out bottomless pints of beer to dads this Sunday in honour of Father's Day.

To mark the annual celebration of dads, grandads and father figures, The Botanist has teamed up with Spanish-influenced beer Madri to offer unlimited pints to diners to help them celebrate the day.

Falling this year on Sunday 19 June, the offer will be available at the restaurant all day - from brunch to dinner.

The restaurant is going all out for dads, who are often the most difficult people in our life to buy for. After all, what do you get for the man who already has everything?

Endless beer seems to be the answer in 2022 – and we’re absolutely here for it.

To treat your dad, grandad, or father figure to endless pints of Madri beer for free, you need to book in for brunch, lunch or dinner this Sunday 19 June, and you must order a dish each in order to get the deal, reports The Hoot.

With it being a Sunday, one of The Botanist's sharing roasts is an obvious choice if he’s a traditionalist.

With choices like roast sirloin, pot roast lamb, slow roast honey glazed pork belly, roast chicken or vegan celeriac, mushroom and pearl barley wellington – all served with giant Yorkshires, lashings of gravy and a board of sides – there’s truly something for everyone here.

Alternatively, the restaurant has also just launched a new ‘build it yourself’ brunch menu with a whopping 90.000+ combinations – perfect for the fussy eaters in your life.

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Or, if you just fancy some straight-up pub grub, try the crispy chicken burger with cheddar cheese, pickles, ranch and buffalo gravy dip, steak, stout and stilton pie with mash, minted peas and gravy, or the famous hanging kebabs from the restaurant’s main menu. 

Children’s brunches and roasts are also available and live music will keep the family entertained all day.

You’ll even have a chance to enter a competition to win a free holiday to Madrid for four people worth £2,500, courtesy of Madri. 

Offer terms and conditions apply. To find your nearest restaurant and book your table click here. 

Feature image – Supplied

]]> 285995 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/unusually-warm-weather-to-hit-greater-manchester-this-week-but-its-bad-news-for-hay-fever-sufferers/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:56:44 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286002

Greater Manchester will FINALLY get a taste of summer later this week when 'unusually' warm weather reaches the region.

The Met Office is predicting 'well above average' temperatures as high as 27 degrees in the north west on Friday.

But the weather service says it won't be heatwave conditions just yet. To be classed as a heatwave, the mercury needs to stay high for three days, and we're not that lucky.

The rest of the week is predicted to be mild (23 degrees on Wednesday and 22 degrees on Thursday) before shooting up on Friday.

And then it all tumbles down again over the weekend, with Saturday set to be just 17 degrees with showers.

While many of us will be looking forward to some sunny days, it's bad news for hayfever sufferers.

The Met Office has said that the pollen count will remain 'very high' throughout the week.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Rudman said: "Temperatures will rise through the week, becoming well above-average by day by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to reach 30C or even 33C in isolated spots.

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"This is the first spell of hot weather this year and it is still unusual for temperature to exceed these values in June. Many areas will also see some warm nights with temperatures expected to be in the mid to high teens overnight."

Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UK Health Security Agency, said: ‘‘With temperatures forecast to reach 30C in some parts of the south on Friday we want everyone to enjoy the hot weather safely when it arrives and be aware of good health advice for coping with warmer conditions.

“During periods of hot weather it is especially important to keep checking on those who are most vulnerable, such as older people and those with heart or lung conditions. Make sure to look out for signs of heat exhaustion and follow our simple health advice to beat the heat.”

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]]> 286002 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/diana-ross-will-play-the-ao-arena-manchester-tonight-everything-you-need-to-know/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:04:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286010

Motown legend Diana Ross will be performing at the AO Arena tonight, fresh off the back of her landmark performance at the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.

The music icon is visiting Manchester on her UK Thank You Tour on 14 June before heading on to gigs in Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Birmingham, and London.

She'll also be taking the headline slot, known as the Legends slot, at Glastonbury Festival.

Diana Ross rose to fame in the 1960s as part of The Supremes, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.

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They dominated the charts with songs such as Baby Love, Stop!, In the Name of Love, and You Keep Me Hangin’ On, before Diana launched her solo career and released well-known songs such as I’m Still Waiting, Touch Me in the Morning, Endless Love, and, of course, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, and the UK number one single Chain Reaction.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of her concert at the AO Arena tonight.

Tickets for Diana Ross

There's still quite good availability for the gig tonight at the AO Arena.

Tickets are priced from £85.75 and go all the way up to £436.35 if you want to sit front row, as close as possible to the action.

You can grab yours now at ticketmaster.co.uk.

For hospitality packages at the AO Arena, you can email hospitality@ao-arena.com or call 0161 9501069.

Stage times

Doors for the AO Arena will open at 6pm.

The show is set to start at 7.30pm, though times are always subject to change.

Support act

As things stand, no support act has been announced for Diana Ross at the AO Arena.

That means we'll have hours of pure Diamond Diana delights, with the star likely to take straight to the stage at around 7.30pm.

The setlist

Manchester is the first night on the Thank You Tour, so we can't be sure what songs Diana will play yet.

But the below is her setlist from her gig at Cardiff Castle, which gives you an idea.

I'm Coming Out

More Today Than Yesterday (Spiral Starecase cover)

Where Did Our Love Go (The Supremes song)

Baby Love (The Supremes song)

Stop! In the Name of Love (The Supremes song)

You Can't Hurry Love (The Supremes song)

Love Child (Diana Ross & The Supremes cover)

Chain Reaction

I'm Still Waiting

Upside Down

Love Hangover / Take Me Higher / Ease on Down the Road

Why Do Fools Fall in Love (Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers cover)

If We Hold on Together

If the World Just Danced

Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) / Ain't No Mountain High Enough

I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor cover)

Encore

Thank You

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]]> 286010 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/best-restaurant-in-england-announced-and-its-under-an-hour-from-manchester/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:50:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286025

Moor Hall, the celebrated Lancashire restaurant with rooms and its very own lake, has just been named the Best Restaurant in England.

Less than an hour’s drive away from Manchester, the two Michelin star restaurant was opened by chef Mark Birchall in 2016 and is tasting menu only – offering a choice of four or eight courses.

Appearing in second place on this year’s list of the UK’s Top 100 Gastropubs, the restaurant described the accolade as an ‘incredible accomplishment’ when the news was announced on Tuesday morning. 

Boasting a beautiful glass-fronted restaurant and a walk-in cheese room, where diners are encouraged to visit to make their selection, it also makes its own charcuterie and uses honey from its five beehives located within its verdant grounds.

Having spent the best part of the previous decade working at Simon Rogan’s two Michelin-starred restaurant L’Enclume, chef-patron Birchall set out to create ‘something special’ – and he’s certainly delivered.

Set in five acres of ground and housed in a Grade II-listed building that dates back to the 13th century, Moor Hall is a perfect candidate for a weekend trip away – with seven characterful guest bedrooms upstairs for those looking to make a night of it.

Commenting on the win, the restaurant wrote on Instagram: “After holding the No:1 spot for two consecutive years we are delighted to be awarded ‘Best Restaurant in England’ as well as ranking second place in UK Top 100.

“It’s such an incredible accomplishment for our team, and of course testament to our chef-patron, @markbirchall. Congratulations to everyone who made the list and thanks to @nationalrestaurantawards“

Moor Hall is not the only local restaurant to be recognised in the awards, with Stockport’s Where The Light Gets In taking home the 2022 Sustainability Award and L’Enclume chef Simon Rogan taking home Chef of the Year following his restaurant’s ascension to three-star status earlier this year.

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Elsewhere, a number of eateries in Manchester and the surrounding area also feature in this year’s Top 100 list – including L’Enclume, The Parker’s Arms, Erst, Mana and Northcote.

To see the full list of restaurants named in this year’s awards, click here.

Feature image – Moor Hall restaurant

]]> 286025 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/inside-kitten-manchesters-brand-new-japanese-fine-dining-restaurant/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:12:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286037

A striking new addition to Manchester's dining scene has opened its doors this week amidst the glass towers of Deansgate Square.

With towering eight-foot-high bamboo walls, a gleaming tan marble bar, a giant (fake) bonsai and a trio of squat stone moai stationed squarely at its door, it might be called Kitten but it's anything but cute.

Majestic, yes, and ever so slightly imposing, the restaurant's grand interiors set the stage for a promisingly fresh and modern take on Japanese fine dining in Manchester.

All that's left now is to try the food - and despite initial concerns it could be all fur coat and no knickers, we're pleased to say that is not the case, not at all.

With a focus on fireside cooking, high-end sushi and sashimi, Kitten's striking sushi bar takes centre stage in the restaurant - offering a front-row seat to all the sushi-making action to a privilieged few.

The restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind chef’s table sushi experience with artfully constructed raw dishes overseen by Head Sushi Chef Daniel Zhou, formerly of Peter Street Kitchen.

We, however, manage to miss said sushi action - sitting away from the bar at a table overlooking a sun-lit Deansgate Square. Still, in fairness, the quality of the plates speak for themselves.

Beautiful ceramic dishes lined with snow pea and avocado maki topped with scallops and tabiko hit the table, joined by a house nigiri selection with salmon, tuna, sea bass and Japanese hamachi and squid.

Dusty pink sashimi follows, joined by lightly breaded shell-on prawns and an artfully-constructed dish of seared tuna, Kewpie, chillies and pickles - their freshness and crunch perfectly complementing the rich softness of the fish and Japanese mayo.

As well as specialist sushi, Kitten also boasts a giant Robatayak grill from which we enjoy a whole seabass rubbed in a red miso and sesame seed marinade.

Its skin is blackened from the charcoal, giving it a smoky edge and aroma, but beneath that the flesh is soft, tenderly flaking away from the vertebra.

Served solo, initially we find ourselves looking for accompanying side plates - but as we delve in, we soon realise it more than stands up on its own.

The cocktail menu is just as impressive. Midori, the luminous green melon liqueur star of many an adolescent mixer, is given a new lease of life in layered Japanese iced teas and Japanese slippers - the latter a mixture of orange Cointreau, lemon juice and melon.

Elsewhere, you'll find a rich and satisfyingly garnishless take on an espresso martini, yuzu-laced margaritas and French 75's, and house-infused gin made sharp and prickly with horseradish, then mellowed with cucumber.

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Overall the kitchen here is led by Head Chef Josh Gabrielides, formerly of Ivy Asia, supported by a wider kitchen team that boasts experience from Copenhagen-based restaurant chain Sticks and Sushi s well as other top-ranked Pan-Asian restaurants.

Semi-open, it's set into a fortress-like double-height wall with a second hatch overlooking the restaurant another floor above.

Further dishes from the robata menu include premium steak cuts, with veggie and vegan-friendly options available for those who prefer a plant-based diet.

Read more: The new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this month | June 2022

Elegant and glamorous with a quality menu to boot, on first impressions Kitten looks set to be a triumph - adding another much-needed string to the bow of the city's East Asian dining scene.

Feature image - The Manc Eats

]]> 286037 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-bodyguard-musical-is-heading-to-manchester-with-tickets-from-just-13/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:37:48 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286047

Another of the world's best-loved musicals will head to Manchester next year as The Bodyguard lands at the Palace Theatre.

The musical version of one of cinema's greatest love stories will visit Manchester next spring as part of a new UK and Ireland tour.

Tickets have gone on sale today and start from just with start from just £13.

The award-winning show follows former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard Frank Farmer, who is hired to protect star Rachel Marron from a stalker.

The musical is based on the hit Oscar-nominated 1992 film of the same name, which starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.

Its songs include irresistible classics like I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Saving All My Love, Queen of the Night, and One Moment in Time.

The Bodyguard musical premiered at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End and was nominated for four Olivier Awards.

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To date, The Bodyguard has played to more than 3.6 million people in 15 countries.

The Bodyguard will perform at the Palace Theatre between 3 and 15 April 2023.

You can book your tickets now through ATG Tickets.

Featured image: Publicity picture

]]> 286047 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/an-ornately-carved-big-willy-sculpture-has-appeared-in-a-northern-park/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:03:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286052

A carved wooden tree sculpture has gone viral this week after people pointed out its similarities to male genitalia.

The... ahem... erection has been installed in Beaumont Park, where even children have been remarking on its phallic shape.

The incredible woodland carving in Huddersfield captures local flora and fauna, with rabbits, birds and a hedgehog etched into the wood, The Hoot reports.

And while no one can deny the beauty of the carvings themselves, it's the overall shape of the sculpture that's set tongues wagging.

https://twitter.com/JoviGirl_1980/status/1508157591326801923

Some people have said the sculpture looks like a 'giant willy' and questioned whether the shape - a large, dome-topped cylinder - was really the best option.

On the Friends of Beaumont Park Facebook page, someone asked: "It does look like one tbh! They could of flattened off the top or put a figure on it. Even my 11 Yr old said it looked like that n that's bad if kids think that."

https://twitter.com/NickThompson3/status/1478007189340053507

Another person commented on the new addition to Beaumont Park: "Beautiful carvings on it but definitely looks like people will start rubbing it to aid fertility."

One user said: "To be fair the shape wasn't best thought out was it. It has some beautiful carvings on there but the first thing I see is a giant willy from a distance and it makes me giggle."

Someone wrote: "I must admit that was my first reaction when I saw it. The carvings are so well done but the shape of it……."

Read more: The Bodyguard musical is heading to Manchester, with tickets from just £13

But most people are full of praise for the sculpture, which has turned a collapsed tree into a piece of free art for everyone to enjoy.

Someone wrote on Twitter that it was a 'fantastic use of a tree that has died'.

Another said: "It's a beautiful piece of art."

And one person wrote: "The art work is beautiful and appreciated by everyone who visits."

Featured image: Facebook, Friends of Beaumont Park

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"Interesting" tree carving in #BeaumontPark #Huddersfield I definitely did not see a willy...👀🤔🤣 pic.twitter.com/YiQBroTLiG

— Sarah (@JoviGirl_1980) March 27, 2022]]>

A fantastic use of a tree that has died. Well done Beaumont Park @KirkleesCouncil pic.twitter.com/dqxT0CWO6k

— Nick Thompson (@NickThompson3) January 3, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/george-ezra-adds-second-manchester-date-due-to-massive-demand-for-tickets/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:21:03 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286102

George Ezra will play a second huge concert in Manchester this autumn, it's been announced.

There's been massive demand for tickets to see the Shotgun singer, who has already sold out one night at the AO Arena.

Now he's confirmed details of a second show for fans in the north west.

He'll be adding a gig on Saturday 17 June at the AO Arena as part of his UK and Ireland arena tour.

Earlier this year, he had to pull out of a date in Manchester after being struck down by chickenpox.

The new arena tour is in support of his third studio album, Gold Rush Kid, which has just dropped.

Ezra shot to fame in the mid-2010s with songs including Budapest, Cassy-O, and Blame It On Me. 

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He cemented his place in the British music scene with the infectious Shotgun, a multi-platinum chart-topper. 

The singer-songwriter is a BRIT Award-winner and also scooped a gong at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2019.

He'll be playing his biggest headline show to date this summer at Finsbury Park in London, with support from Blossoms. 

Tickets for his extra date at the AO Arena Manchester will go on sale at 10am on Thursday 16 June. 

Featured image: Publicity picture

]]> 286102 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/more-than-eight-million-households-will-start-receiving-cost-of-living-payments-within-weeks/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:14:31 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286112

The date that millions will receive cost-of-living payments has been announced by the Government.

More than eight million households are set to receive the first instalment of the £650 support packages within weeks.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed that qualifying low-income households will automatically receive £326 from between 14 July and the end of the month.

A second instalment will be sent this autumn.

It's part of the Government's £37 billion package to help families with the cost of living pressures as prices continue to skyrocket.

Rishi Sunak said: "We have a responsibility to protect those who are paying the highest price for rising inflation, and we are stepping up to help.

"In July over 8 million people will get their first £326 payment to help with rising prices, as part of a package worth at least £1,200 for vulnerable families.

"I said we would stand by people when they needed help, and we are."

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Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey said: "With millions of the lowest-income households soon seeing the first of two cash instalments land into their bank accounts, we are taking action to directly help families with the cost of living.

"This one-off payment totalling £650 is part of our £37 billion cost of living support package that will put an extra £1,200 into the pockets of those most in need."

Households receiving the following benefits qualify for the cost-of-living payments: Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Pension Credit.

This is on top of £400 to all households to help with energy bills, and an extra £150 for properties in Council Tax bands A-D.

Featured image: Gov.UK

]]> 286112 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/a-new-queer-cocktail-den-is-opening-next-to-manchesters-gay-village/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:04:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286117

Kampus, the new garden neighbourhood that sits across the water from Manchester's famous Gay Village, will soon be home to a new LGBTQ+ bar.

A queer cocktail den serving dirty martinis under dim lights, Red Light will move into one of the Victorian warehouses off the cobbles of Little David Street - a newly reopened route connecting Kampus with Chorlton Street - later this summer.

The brainchild of Deana Ferguson, an adopted Manc originally hailing from Belfast, the inclusive, queer space will serve a menu of refined cocktails, natural wines and locally-brewed ales.

Speaking on the new opening, she said: “Red Light will be a queer and inclusive space, where we’ll be mixing signature cocktails in a historic space that just draws people in from the street.

“The bar we’re creating fits perfectly with the red brick of the stunning Victorian warehouse, opening onto Little David Street. "

Soundtracked by disco beats, the laid-back lounge will feature an imposing bar set against a red-brick backdrop, queer art and low-lit, intimate corners for lovers and friends to sequester themselves in.

The bar's name nods to the area's history as a hidden red light district, stretching back over 100 years.

Once at the heart of the cotton industry, as canals were replaced with other transport methods the canals and warehouses that surround The Village and Kampus became deserted.

That vacuum drew sex workers to the area, and it continued to be known as a red light district into the late 1980s.

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Red Light founder Deana Ferguson explained: "The name is a nod to the fascinating history of the area, with the canals and warehouses once at the heart of the cotton industry, but then becoming a hidden red light district after the businesses wound down."

As well as a number of cosy corners inside the Minshull Warehouse, there will also be seating outside on the cobbles - perfect for late-night, al fresco drinking.

When the bar opens later this summer, it will sit alongside the growing list of indie food and drink brands set to call Kampus home including Madre, Great North Pie and Cloudwater Brewery.

Read more: Inside Kitten: Manchester’s brand new Japanese fine dining restaurant

Speaking on the new opening Adam Brady, from developer HBD, said: “Red Light will be a worthy addition to Little David Street. So many people are discovering the charm of this once-lost street and it’ll be awesome for them to have a cocktail den tucked away just off the cobbles.

“Loads of people comment on the community spirit and laid-back, inclusive atmosphere we’ve created at Kampus. The warm and welcoming vibe of Red Light will fit it to a tee, providing an intimate getaway from the crowds and excuse to lap up the industrial beauty of Minshull Warehouse.”

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]]> 286117 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/foo-fighters-announce-line-up-for-taylor-hawkins-tribute-concert-including-liam-gallagher/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:31:15 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286119

A massive line-up for a concert honouring the late Taylor Hawkins has been announced by Foo Fighters this morning.

The band confirmed that the all-star gig this September will include headline performances from Liam Gallagher, Brian May, Mark Ronson and Supergrass, to name a few.

The Foo Fighters themselves will also be performing on what's set to be an emotional night.

Chris Chaney, Stewart Copeland, Omar Hakim, Joshua Homme, Chrissie Hynde, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Roger Taylor, Rufus Taylor, Wolfgang Van Halen, Chevy Metal and Dave Chappelle complete the line-up currently.

The gig was announced last week as a way to celebrate the life of the band’s ‘dear friend, badass bandmate and beloved brother’.

Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters for 25 years, tragically died at the age of 50 in March this year, leaving music fans across the globe devastated.

Shortly afterwards, Foo Fighters announced that they were cancelling all upcoming tour dates, including their Emirates Old Trafford gig in Manchester.

Today's line-up announcement has also included news that the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will benefit charities in the UK, chosen by the Hawkins family.

https://twitter.com/foofighters/status/1536982182220091392

A touching statement from Alison Hawkins said that the outpouring of love for her late husband has been ‘an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief’.

A statement from Foo Fighters last week said: “As one of the most respected and beloved figures in modern music, Taylor’s monolithic talent and magnetic personality endeared him to millions of fans, peers, friends and fellow musical legends the world over.

“Millions mourned his untimely passing on March 25, with passionate and sincere tributes coming from fans as well as musicians Taylor idolized.

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“The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will unite several of those artists, the Hawkins family and of course his Foo Fighters brothers in celebration of Taylor’s memory and his legacy as a global rock icon.”

The UK concert will take place on 3 September at Wembley Stadium, followed by a USA gig at The Kia Forum in LA on 27 September.

You can sign up to hear about timings, ticketing links and on-sale dates here.

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London! Please welcome the first wave of special guests to join The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts! More to be announced soon.

Tickets on sale Friday 17 June at 9am local time. pic.twitter.com/6vsdo2n5js

— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) June 15, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/nine-teenagers-re-arrested-as-kennie-carter-murder-investigation-continues/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:12:15 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286136

Nine teenagers have been re-arrested on suspicion of murder as the investigation into the death of Kennie Carter 'gathers pace'.

16-year-old Kennie was stabbed in the chest in Stretford in January, and died shortly afterwards in hospital.

The fatal stabbing, which police say sent 'shockwaves through the community', took place on Thirlmere Avenue just before 7pm on Saturday 22 January.

Kennie was described by his family as being a 'cheeky chappy' whose death left a 'massive hole' in their lives.

Police have announced today that nine teenagers, aged between 13 and 17, were re-arrested on 14 June on suspicion of murder.

Eight have been re-bailed while one remains in custody.

Kennie's family are being kept updated on the investigation and supported by specialist officers.

Their tribute to their son said: "Kennie was our youngest , our baby, our cheeky chappy with baby blue eyes. His death has left a massive hole in our lives and our family has been destroyed. We will never have the opportunity to see him growing up and having a family of his own.

"Each day when we wake the house feels empty; we can't hear his footsteps, his voice or his music. We cannot believe how generous people have been, even people that don't know us or Kennie directly. 

"We want to ask the community to provide as much information as they can to the police so that the person responsible is brought to justice. Young lives like Kennie's are being lost far too often and this has to stop."

The Major Incident Team have spoken to over 50 people, collated in excess of 100 hours of CCTV and executed over a dozen warrants.

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Detective Chief Inspector Alicia Smith, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “Kennie’s death sent shockwaves through the community and has left a family still trying to come to terms with their loss of their loved one.

“Kennie was just 16 and had his whole life ahead of him and ever since that evening, our investigation has continued. Yesterday’s arrests are all part of our continued work to get the Kennie’s family the answers they desperately need.

“Anyone can contact us with information - no matter how insignificant it may seem - on 0161 856 9908 quoting incident 2529 of 22/01/2022 or to our online portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22S43-PO1.

“Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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]]> 286136 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/26-years-ago-the-ira-detonated-a-1500-kilogram-lorry-bomb-on-corporation-street/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:45:51 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286142

Today marks 26 years since an explosion from the inside of a lorry parked on Corporation Street shattered windows and destroyed buildings across the city centre.

Causing an evisceration that stretched for miles, when the 1,500kg IRA bomb went off in 1996, it was the biggest detonation in Great Britain since the Second World War.

Following the explosion, the city fell silent - leaving rack, rubble and ruin in its wake. Famously, one red post box was left standing - today fitted with a memorial plaque in remembrance of the tragedy.

The bomb caused an estimated £700 million worth of damage to Manchester's infrastructure and economy, and over a quarter of a century later locals still tell the stories of where they were when it went off - and of the devastation it left behind.

Notably, one resident of the Cromford Cout maisonettes on top of the Arndale – a 77-year-old RAF veteran suffering from the flu – didn’t even bother to get up when the telephone warning to evacuate hit, considering himself to have survived much worse feats during his time in service.

Having been a rear gunner in a Lancaster in the war, he reportedly told police and authorities “he was buggered if he was going to let a small bomb affect him.”

In subsequent years, Danny O’Neill has become a part of an urban legend surrounding the bomb as his story has been told time and time again.

Read more: Never-before-seen footage of the IRA bomb aftermath – and the legendary pub landlord who witnessed it all

Around 90 minutes prior to the detonation, the Provisional Irish Republican Army had telephoned in warnings - meaning that around 75,000 people were able to be evacuated from the area before the bomb went off.

However, the bomb squad were unable to defuse it in time - leading to over 200 injuries from people still left in the area.

Thankfully, despite those injuries, there were no fatalities and many of those reported traumas came from the shattering of thousands of windows, and other damage to buildings in which unsuspecting people were getting on with their days.

Several buildings near the explosion were damaged beyond repair and had to be demolished, while many more were closed for months for structural repairs and this prompted the biggest regeneration of Manchester city centre ever - something that is arguably still continuing today.

The city lay dormant for days after the explosion, as people came to terms with what had happened, and kept their distance. Many moved out of the centre for a period of time, while many more simply decided not to visit for fears of another incident.

It was a desolate place, eerily quiet, and in need of some serious TLC.

According to Home Office statistics, an estimated 400 businesses within half a mile (0.8 km) of the 1996 blast were affected, 40% of which did not recover.

Market Street - near the explosion and at that time the second-busiest shopping street in the UK - was considered by some a "fearful" place, and one that was to be "avoided like the plague".

The prospect of pulling Manchester's bustling city centre out of its darkest depression was not casually approached by those in charge.

It was acknowledged as a mammoth task from the get go.

But Greater Manchester has never let anything get in its way.

Read more: The story behind the maisonettes that once sat on top of the Arndale

Despite how steep the hill is that we're standing at the base of, we always manage to reach the peak ready to go again.

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]]> 286142 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/?p=239076 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:53:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=239076

If you fancy dining out a little differently, this cookery school in Didsbury is just the ticket.

Called Food Sorcery, classes here are run by a team of professional chefs. all with their own specialist areas of expertise. Down at the school, they host a range of classes, giving you the opportunity to learn how to create your own restaurant-quality food from scratch at home.  

Under the guidance of a professional chef, you can try your hand at a whole host of cuisines from Japanese and Sri Lankan to Thai, Italian and French - but we opted for their ‘cooking together’ class, an easy-going option that’s designed to be just as fun as it is informative.

Perfect for doing with a mate or a date, the dishes you’ll learn to cook here often change regularly. On the night we went down, they were running a class on preparing an Asian-inspired menu of pulled chicken salad and caramelised lime fish. Big fans of that style of food, we got stuck right in.

Greeted with a glass of prosecco on arrival and some tasty little nibbles to pick at, after a quick meet and greet we seated ourselves down on the outside terrace which has some glorious views overlooking the river. 

Bubbles done, we made our way inside for a quick Q&A with our expert chef for the night, before getting stuck into preparing our first course: the aforementioned pulled chicken salad. 

And so the class began: with us peeling ribbons off carrots, chopping and slicing shallots, coriander, peppers, and mixing in sugar to a pre-prepared dish of fish sauce and sesame oil to create the most simple yet delicious dressing (whilst quietly thinking, this is so lovely, why don’t I ever bother to do this at home?) 

At times, it felt a little like a race - there are no cooking instructions on your station, so you really have to pay attention to what you’re being told as you go along. That said, it’s made as easy as possible with all of your ingredients and equipment laid out ready straight from the beginning - including some hunks of pre-cooked chicken that we merely had to pull apart with our hands and lay into the serving dish. 

Across from us, there was a couple on a first date who looked to be having the very best time - laughing and joking as they put together their meal before sitting down in the communal dining area to share it together. 

Salads devoured and we’re back into the kitchen and onto the main event. This time, we were really cooking - not just assembling.

Once the heat is on in the pan, the pressure goes up a little bit and whilst we definitely over-watered our caramel sauce at one point our friendly chef was on hand to help advise how to correct it. 

Disaster averted, we ended up with a really tasty main course and a whole new skill set under our belts. Safe to say, cooking with raw cane sugar can finally be ticked off the bucket list. 

After securing a few drinks from the bar to help us get over the pressure of wanting (and failing) to get it all absolutely perfect, we sat down at the table to enjoy our caramelised fish and realised it was much, much better than we thought it was going to be. That is to say, it was lovely and we (correction, I) was stressing out over nothing. 

To finish, the team had pre-prepared a gorgeous passion fruit creme dessert for us which we got stuck into with vigour. Sweet and moreish, the little ramekins were emptied in a matter of moments alongside further gin and tonics in what made a perfect end to the evening. 

For those looking for a fun activity to do together, we couldn’t recommend the experience more. 

Not only are you guided by an expert but all the ingredients are provided for you and you don’t even need to bother with the washing up - an absolute winner in our books. 

Having had a taste, we’re already eyeing up our next class. Baking, maybe, or Japanese. We can’t quite decide.  

]]> 239076 238922 0 0 https://themanc.com/property/the-final-phase-of-striking-industrial-style-castlefield-apartments-are-now-available-manc/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:30:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285158

The final phase of striking industrial-style apartments in the popular Castlefield neighbourhood of Potato Wharf are now available.

Set in the heart of Manchester city centre, all of the apartments at the Potato Wharf development have been built with sustainability in mind, and combine the best of contemporary living with industrial-style architecture that's said to be inspired by the surrounding brickwork of Castlefield.

The mixture of one and two-bedroom homes forming part of the new phase not only benefit from being enviably-close to a wide range of amenities that are right on the doorstep in the bustling city centre, but they also boast canalside views over the adjacent network of waterways.

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The apartments even look out over the iconic Castlefield Viaduct too.

In case you're unfamiliar with the site, Potato Wharf is located just a stone’s throw from the Grade II-listed heritage structure, which the National Trust has recently revealed will be turned into a new urban park space that's reminiscent of the New York High Line.

This means that all new residents can look forward to a summer spent among this much-anticipated new green space that's set to provide a wealth of health and wellbeing benefits thanks to its easy access to nature. 

Not only that, but every home in the new Potato Wharf phase also has access to cycle spaces, and provision for electric vehicle charging points too - with the majority of the apartments also enjoying either a balcony or terrace.

Read more: National Trust officially submits plans for New York-style urban park at Castlefield Viaduct

The immaculate interiors have been largely inspired by the area’s character. 

With the industrial Castlefield area having fast become one of the most desirable places to spend time in Manchester, thanks to it being home to some of the city’s best waterside bars, restaurants, outdoor venues, cultural destinations, cobbled streets, Potato Wharf is in the heart of all the action.

It's less than a 10-minute walk from favourites such as Dukes 92, The Wharf, and Barry’s Bootcamp too.

Deansgate train station and Metrolink stop are also on the doorstep to provide convenient transport links across Greater Manchester and the North West.

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The limited collection of one and two-bedroom apartments forming part of this final phase of Potato Wharf have starting prices from £224,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and £318,000 for a two-bedroom - with Help to Buy available for First Time Buyers. 

For more information about living at Potato Wharf, you can register your interest here, or instead, email welcomehome@lendlease.com or call 0161 826 6874. 

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]]> 285158 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/harry-styles-at-emirates-old-trafford-manchester-tickets-support-setlist-and-more/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:36:12 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286056

The week has finally arrived for Harry Styles to bring his Love On Tour tour to Manchester.

The star will be performing two massive shows at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground this week.

Thousands of fans will descend on the venue to see the Watermelon Sugar singer strut his stuff on one of Greater Manchester's biggest stages.

The dates come straight off the back of his chart-topping third album, Harry's House.

After his two gigs in Manchester on the 15 and 16 June, he'll head down to perform two shows in London before jetting off around Europe.

Here's what you need to know ahead of Harry Styles' gig in Manchester.

What are the stage times and when do gates open?

The gates for both nights of Harry Styles' Love on Tour shows will open at 4pm, and the venue is urging people not to arrive any sooner.

A statement from Emirates Old Trafford says: "Please DO NOT arrive the day, or night, before the show. Gates open at 4pm for both shows. The roads around Emirates Old Trafford are extremely busy with narrow pathways causing danger for pedestrians. Please do not put yourselves and others at risk!"

The stage times are expected to be as follows:

4pm - Doors open

7.15pm - Mitski

8.30pm - Harry Styles

Curfew will be around 10.30pm.

Who is supporting Harry Styles?

Mitski

Harry has chosen rising star Mitski to be his support act for Love On Tour.

The singer-songwriter, dubbed the 'best young songwriter' in the US, has released six studio albums, the most recent of which - Laurel Hell - came out earlier this year.

Despite quitting social media in 2019, Mitski has a massive online following, and will surely warm up the crowd nicely.

Can I still get tickets?

Unsurprisingly given his massive following, no you can't.

Tickets for Harry Styles sold out in the blink of an eye, with the singer adding an extra date to try and meet demand.

You might be able to pick up tickets on resale sites, but make sure you're using official platforms so you don't get ripped off.

How do I get to the Emirate Old Trafford cricket ground?

TfGM has issued some travel advice for those heading to the cricket ground to see Harry Styles.

Trams on the Altrincham line operate to Old Trafford, which is directly next to the stadium, or you can try to beat the crowds a bit by using one of the other tram lines and stops that are within walking distance.

Firswood, Wharfside and Exchange Quay are all between a 10 minute and a 20 minute walk away.

Tram services are expected to be very busy, so those who live within walking distance of the venue are encouraged to head there on foot.

Road closures will be in place around the cricket ground - visit TfGM for details.

Read more: The Bodyguard musical is heading to Manchester, with tickets from just £13

What will the setlist be?

https://twitter.com/Harry_Styles/status/1536075448924262400

This was Harry's setlist from his gig at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow on 11 June.

Music for a Sushi Restaurant

Golden

Adore You

Daylight

Cinema

Keep Driving

Matilda

Boyfriends

Fine Line

Satellite

Lights Up

Canyon Moon

Treat People With Kindness

What Makes You Beautiful (One Direction song)

Late Night Talking

Love of My Life

Encore

Sign of the Times

Watermelon Sugar

As It Was

Kiwi

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— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) June 12, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/stop-buying-cute-but-problematic-bulldogs-and-pugs-vets-warn/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:49:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286145

People are being urged to 'stop and think' before buying flat-faced dog breeds, like pugs and English bulldogs, due to serious health concerns in the animals.

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that the features that so many people find 'cute' - such as deep wrinkles and noisy breathing - are actually major welfare issues rather than desirable novelties.

The research found that English Bulldogs are more likely to suffer health conditions like breathing problems, skin and ear diseases and eye disorders than other dog breeds due to their problematic characteristics.

The breed has risen sharply in popularity in the last few years but its distinctive short muzzle and stocky body shape could be putting these adorable dogs at serious risk.

Similar research recently found that the 'extreme body shape' of pugs is causing the breed health problems, and that pug health is now so poor they can no longer be considered 'typical dogs'.

Like Bulldogs, pugs are characterised by their flat, wrinkled faces, as well as bulging eyes and a tendency towards obesity.

The RVC has warned that urgent action is required to protect both breed.

Vets hope that the data will discourage people from breeding and buying animals with 'extreme conformations', saying that the power really lies with the public to stop the demand.

Those looking to buy English Bulldogs, pugs or other flat-faced breeds should look for a longer face, smaller head, and non-wrinkled skin - a more moderate and healthier conformation.

People who already own such dogs are encouraged to monitor them carefully for breed-related issues, such as eye problems, breathing difficulties, and skin fold infections.

Dr Dan O’Neill, lead author of the paper and Associate Professor in Companion Animal Epidemiology at the RVC said: "Every dog deserves to be born with equal and good innate health by having a natural ability to breathe freely, blink fully, exercise easily, have healthy flat skin, mate and give birth.

"For breeds such as English Bulldogs where many dogs still have extreme conformations with poor innate health, the public have a huge role to play by demanding dogs with moderate and healthier conformations. Until then, prospective owners should ‘stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog'."

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Dr Alison Skipper, co-author and veterinary historian, said: "Around 1900, some Bulldog breeders were already concerned that the exaggeration of ‘certain typical points’ was ‘intensifying predispositions to disease’ and producing ‘cripples and deformities’ with ‘a sadly shortened duration of life’.

"This new research provides strong evidence that modern Bulldogs remain troubled by many diseases linked to their body shapes, most of which have been recognised for more than a century.

"It confirms the need to follow the example of more responsible breeders who prioritise health in breeding decisions to improve the welfare of this popular and iconic breed in the future."

Bill Lambert, Health, Welfare and Breeder Services Executive at The Kennel Club, said: "This research, funded in part by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, enables us and all those who care about improving Bulldog health to understand more about these complicated issues.

"Careful, responsible breeding can help address health problems and progress has been made to improve and protect Bulldog health by those reputable breeders and caring owners who make use of evidence-based tools, like The Kennel Club/University of Cambridge Respiratory Function Grading Scheme.­

“However, as this research shows, there are increasing numbers of Bulldogs bred outside any sphere of influence and in a certain way because it is perceived to be ‘cute’, with little regard for health and welfare.

"A collaborative approach to tackling these issues is crucial; we must continue to work together with breeders, vets and welfare organisations to reduce and ultimately eliminate the health problems faced by brachycephalic breeds, asFoo Fighters announce line-up for Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, including Liam Gallagher well as reduce mass demand for these dogs."

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]]> 286145 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/child-in-bolton-left-with-horrendous-burns-after-touching-britains-most-dangerous-plant/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:50:26 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286157

Parents have been warned to watch out for 'Britain's most dangerous plant' after a child in Bolton was left with burns.

The four-year-old ended up in hospital with second-degree burns from coming into contact with Giant Hogweed in Longsight Park.

A photo shows the poor tot's hand covered in large blisters.

Parents are now being urged to teach their children how to recognise the dangerous plant so they don't encounter it while playing in parks and woodland.

The sap from the invasive Giant Hogweed can cause photodermatitis or photosensitivity, meaning the skin can’t protect itself from sunlight, leading to blistering, pigmentation and scarring.

It's characterised by its thick, bristly stems which often have purple splotches, its enormous height (up to five metres), and large jagged leaves.

A statement from Hardy Mill Primary School said: "One of our children has sadly been in contact with this plant over the half term break and ended up at the hospital with second degree burns.

"Please look out for this plant in your garden and when out and about with you children. We have been informed that this plant is definitely growing in Longsight Park.

“It would be helpful to show your children what this plant looks like so they can avoid coming into contact with it.”

Read more: Warnings issued as ‘Britain’s most dangerous plant’ thrives around Greater Manchester

A spokesperson for Bolton Council said: "We haven’t had any reports of Giant Hogweed in Longsight Park and it isn’t somewhere we’ve had it in the past. However we will send an officer to the area to check.

"Our policy is to immediately treat all instances of accessible Giant Hogweed on our land to remove its presence.

"We are also currently carrying out a treatment on council land where Giant Hogweed was reported in the past, in order to limit its spread this year.

"We will continue to remove any accessible Giant Hogweed on council land as soon as it is reported, and would like to encourage the public to report any instances of what they believe to be Giant Hogweed on council land to neighbourhoodservicesinbox@bolton.gov.uk or by calling 01204 336632."

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]]> 286157 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/all-the-best-freebies-and-deals-for-dads-around-manchester-this-fathers-day/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:51:13 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286165

Father's Day is this Sunday, and many of us will be looking for ways to spoil our number one men.

For a number of reasons, we know that Father’s Day can be a difficult time for some, but for those who are fortunate enough to have a father figure in their lives, this is a special day to celebrate a special person.

In true Manchester form, dozens of local bars and restaurants are preparing to facilitate the celebrations.

From cinema screenings to free pints, there are all sorts of extra treats for dads around the city this weekend. And what could be better than the gift of a pint together?

This year, Father's Day will fall on Sunday 19 June - so time's getting on.

Here are some of the very best deals to be had all over Manchester.

Zouk - Free pint of Kingfisher for dads when you book in for lunch or dinner

Three Little Words - free bottles of rum and branded glasses to the first 100 dads who join for Feed The Soul Sunday.

Sixes - A free meal for four, an hour of free batting, and tickets to The Hundred for the dad who tops the national leaderboard on Sunday.

Bold Street Coffee - Free buoys (that's a giant breakfast bun) to the first 50 dads to walk through the doors and make any purchase.

King Street Townhouse - Screenings of classic films like James Bond, Jurassic Park and The Italian Job, with Macallan Whisky drinks and Joe & Sephs gourmet popcorn.

The Lowry Hotel - A 'Dad's Favourites' afternoon tea with Seven Brothers Brewery beer alongside, priced at £49 per person.

Firefly - Tomahawk sharing roasts (must be pre-booked) and a free beer for Dads.

Albert's Schloss - A free can of special 'Father's Day 2022' Pilsner, in partnership with Seven Brothers Brewery.

The Refuge - Father's Day shindig in partnership with ShinDigger Brewery, with a complimentary beer for dads.

The Botanist - Free bottomless beer when booking in through thebotanist.uk.com.

Shoryu Ramen - Free Asahi beer for dads who dine in, and 15% off to pre-booked tables to celebrate Manchester Day.

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]]> 286165 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/morrisons-is-currently-selling-bottles-of-premium-whisky-for-2-50/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:18:18 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286173

Morrisons has delighted shoppers after it slashed the price of one of its most premium spirits to just £2.50.

Bottles of Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Single Malt whisky are normally priced at £36.

But the supermarket has them listed on its website for a tiny fraction of that price.

There's a limit of 20 bottles per customer order, but that's still £720-worth of whisky for £50, as people on Twitter are pointing out.

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It's likely one of those errors where a 'zero' has been missed off the price, echoing the time Amazon sold air fryers for just £4.

In fact, by the time you read this, Morrisons may well have hiked the price back up again.

Read more: Child in Bolton left with horrendous burns after touching ‘Britain’s most dangerous plant’

Some people have already snapped up the deal though.

One person tweeted: "12 bottles ordered for click and collect tomorrow £30. Happy days. Nice one for the heads up."

Someone else said: "Literally just checked out click & collect 10 bottles no issues £25."

You can check to see if the Glenlivet whisky deal is still there at Morrisons.

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— No Context Everton (@Evershite) June 15, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/watch-the-touching-moment-harry-styles-finds-his-primary-school-teacher-in-the-crowd-in-manchester/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:22:28 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286180

Harry Styles paused his show in Manchester last night so that he could track down a very special guest in the audience - his first ever school teacher.

The star was performing a massive show at the Emirates Old Trafford to tens of thousands of (very giddy) fans.

Halfway through his set, he asked the sea of screaming, feather boa-clad faces to be 'very quiet' while he hunted out a VIP.

It didn't take long for Mrs Vernon - Harry's primary school teacher - to make herself known.

Shouting: "There she is! MRS VERNON!", Harry dropped to his knees and bowed down to his former tutor.

Harry grew up in Holmes Chapel in Cheshire, where he attended Hermitage Primary School.

The Watermelon Sugar singer was visibly emotional to be performing back in the north west, calling it his 'home show' and saying that some of the happiest years of his life were spent here.

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After a bit of polite chatter ("How are you?! I heard you're retiring!") he delivered a heartwarming speech to Mrs Vernon.

He said: "I'd just like to thank you for everything in those formative years, and erm, yeah thank you so much, it means a lot to me that you're here tonight. Thank you.

"You were truly wonderful teachers and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did for me. Thank you. I'm gonna dedicate this next song to you."

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He then joked to the audience: "Make some noise for Mrs Vernon everybody!

"Can you imagine dealing with me when I was four?! I was very fun."

Harry Styles will play the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground for a second night today. You can see all the info you need here.

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]]> 286180 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/andy-burnham-announces-bus-fare-price-cap-for-greater-manchester/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:29:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286191

Andy Burnham has announced plans to cap bus fares in Greater Manchester from as early as September.

It would mean that passengers would pay a maximum of £2 per journey, or £5 per day, across the region.

The Greater Manchester Mayor revealed the plans to the Manchester Evening News, saying that it's part of an ambition to offset the cost of living and encourage people to use public transport again.

Mr Burnham has brought forward the fare cap plans by a year, saying 'we just want to help people now'.

It will be the biggest change passengers will have seen since deregulation in 1986 and would see the current system - 150 different ticket types across 30 operators - scrapped.

The plan for capped fares still hinges on co-operation from operators and the Government.

Mayor Andy Burnham told the M.E.N: "The decision to bring forward the new lower flat fares for Greater Manchester is driven by the cost of living crisis and we just want to help people now. That’s why we’ve brought forward the plan.

"It’s simpler, it’s cheaper, it’s helping people when they need it. Myself and the 10 leaders are doing this together, we’ve taken the decision to help the public when they most need it but also help long-term ambitions by building the Bee Network now.

Read more: Watch the touching moment Harry Styles finds his primary school teacher in the crowd in Manchester

"We can’t commit that this will be forever and we will have an annual review as there are so many unknowns, including levels of Government funding and the return of passengers, but the best way we can collectively commit in the long term is if people use public transport now."

He added: “We want people back to the office, back to the city centre. This is part of the appeal here. Your city region needs you because we are bringing this forward to help people but we need people to help us sustain this fare structure by using buses.

“This is what will help us build the Bee Network if people use this offer to change the way they move and leave the car at home. We are bringing it forward to help people now, right now. This year, immediately, ahead of the rise in energy bills.”

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]]> 286191 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/landlords-will-no-longer-be-able-to-stop-tenants-from-having-pets/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:12:31 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286192

As part of a new white paper published on Thursday morning, landlords in the UK will likely soon be unable to refuse to rent their properties to pet owners.

The move comes as part of a raft of new measures designed to stop discrimination by private housing providers and improve conditions in the UK's rental sector.

It's sure to be welcome news to pet owners in Manchester and across the country - many of whom find that having a pet vastly improves their quality of life.

The new government white paper sets out plans to prevent private landlords from discriminating against their tenants – meaning that private housing providers can no longer place blanket bans on children, pets, or people on benefits renting their property on those grounds.

However, in a move to appease landlords, Michael Gove also looks set to give them the power to request insurance to cover any potential damage caused by pets – as the 2019 Tenant Fees Act caps maximum deposits at five weeks’ rent.

Further plans also look to abolish the Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions – where a landlord can evict a tenant in two months without giving them a reason – delivering on a policy first announced by the government in 2019.

These changes will form part of a new Renters Reform Bill, intended to make private renting more equitable.

The new bill will also extend the decent home living standard to private housing, five years after 309 Conservative MPs voted down plans for rented homes to be made fit for human habitation following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

This means that homes must now be kept free from serious health and safety hazards, and landlords must keep properties in a good state of repair.

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Further changes include the creation of a new Private Renters’ Ombudsman to resolve disputes between private renters and landlords quickly and affordably, without having to go to court; and a new property portal to help landlords understand and comply with their new responsibilities.

Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, said: “The Renters Reform Bill is a game changer for England’s 11 million private renters.

“Scrapping unfair evictions will level the playing field. For the first time in a long time, tenants will be able to stand up to bad behaviour instead of living in fear.

“This White Paper promises people safety and security in their home, and it makes clear that landlords need to play by the rules. Gone will be the days of families being uprooted and children forced to move school after being slapped with a Section 21 no-fault eviction for no good reason.

“As these plans move through Parliament, they’ve got to keep their teeth to drive up standards and professionalise private renting. For every renter trapped in a never-ending nightmare of moving from one shoddy rental to the next, the Renters’ Reform Bill cannot come soon enough.”

Levelling Up and Housing Secretary Michael Gove said: “For too long many private renters have been at the mercy of unscrupulous landlords who fail to repair homes and let families live in damp, unsafe and cold properties, with the threat of unfair ‘no fault’ evictions orders hanging over them.

“Our new deal for renters will help to end this injustice by improving the rights and conditions for millions of renters as we level up across the country and deliver on the people’s priorities.”

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Manchester’s original independent Pan Asian restaurant Tampopo turns 25 this year - and to celebrate, it'll be giving away 100 katsu curries next week.

Next Monday, the restaurant will hand out one of its most popular dishes from a pop-up Katsu station outside its Corn Exchange site.

Katsu, a crispy fried cutlet of meat or seafood made flaky with Japanese panko breadcrumbs, is one of Japan's most popular dishes - often served with a sweet and savory spiced fruit sauce called Tonkatsu.

Tampopo's version comes as either crispy chicken or sweet potato served with the restaurant's special house curry sauce, and has been a favourite at the restaurant for a quarter of a century.

From 12pm on Monday 20 June, there will be a pop-up Katsu station offering the free Katsu curries out on a first-come-first-served basis.

The free curry giveaway will kick off a summer of events, offers and rewards for loyal fans of Tampopo.

Diners can enjoy a special anniversary offer of 25% off click and collect at all of Tampopo’s restaurants across Manchester, The Trafford Centre and the East Street by Tampopo Kiosk.

Tampopo will also be collaborating with Manchester Food and Drink Festival (MFDF) to launch a special foodie podcast series, chronicling the last 25 years of the Manchester food and drink scene with special guests from the wider hospitality community.

The podcast will launch with a big party at MFDF in September.

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Tampopo first opened its doors in 1997 with its original restaurant in Albert Square. The first dining establishment of its kind back in the 90s, twenty-five years on it now has four Greater Manchester outlets and another site in Fitzrovia, London. 

Tampopo has also welcomed some celebrity diners over the years, including Victoria and David Beckham, Ian Brown and Jason Donovan.

David Fox, founder of Tampopo, said: “I am proud to have been a part of the Manchester dining scene for 25 years - a time which has seen the city’s food and drink community develop almost beyond recognition.

"I’m happy to have played a small part in the lives of so many loyal customers and team members over the years too -  those moments of happiness when family and friends can share food at our table is truly special.

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"We even have five Tampopo team marriages, and six Tampopo babies including a set of twins! All in all it is the people that have made the last 25 years so special - so, here’s to the next quarter century with them too!”

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]]> 286210 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/police-have-found-a-tiny-stray-dog-roaming-outside-the-harry-styles-gig-venue/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:44:03 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286216

Police are trying to track down the owners of a tiny stray dog found roaming outside the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground.

Officers in Trafford found the Yorkshire Terrier wandering around near the huge venue, which is hosting Harry Styles' second gig tonight.

Hordes of fans are already queueing up get to the best possible view of the man himself - and it appears little Bruno was trying to get a slice of the action.

The adorable pooch was found this morning - 16 June - at around 9.42am.

He's in the safe care of local officers, who are appealing for information to track down his owners.

A statement from GMP Trafford North said: "Can anybody help locate Bruno the Yorkshire Terriers Owner??

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"This little handsome chap was found wondering around the perimeter of Lancashire Cricket club this Morning 16/06/22 at 0942hrs.

"He’s currently being looked after by local officers and if anyone has any information please contact Tel:101 quoting log number 2726-16062022."

The venue, which is the home of Lancashire Cricket Club, is welcoming up to 50,000 music fans each night for Harry Styles' homecoming gigs.

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The results of a new study have revealed that a large number of people in England consider northerners with strong accents to be 'less intelligent'.

Conducted by researched at Northumbria University, the study asked hundreds of people to listen to recordings of northern and southern accents and give an analysis.

That analysis found that there was an overwhelming bias against people with strong northern dialects, with a majority saying they thought northerners with strong accents were 'less educated' and 'less intelligent' than their southern counterparts.

The team said the issue causes “profound” social, economic and educational harm for those with “denigrated accents” – adding that their findings showed that students with northern accents were less likely to secure places at Russell Group universities.

Sociolinguist Dr Robert McKenzie, who carried out the four-year study with Dr Andrew McNeill and Dr Mimi Huang< said: “People do think that speakers in the north of England are less intelligent, less ambitious, less educated and so on, solely from the way they speak.

“On the other hand, people in the south are thought to be more ambitious, and more intelligent.”

People in the north were also considered to be more “friendly, outgoing and trustworthy” than their southern counterparts.

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Interestingly, the study found that younger people were much less biased than older generations – suggesting that an attitude shift is already in process across the country.

Dr McNeill added: “The negativity towards speakers of northern English speech or the northern English speaker was much more extreme, much more intense when you were looking at the implicit level.

“That tells us that at a conscious level people are less prejudiced than they once were but at an implicit level we still have those biases.”

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