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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.

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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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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.

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]]> 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."

Featured Image - Michael Owen (via Instagram)

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Alpha males watch out, Gemma’s girlbossing her way into the villa 💅 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/ebZrJbqx5f

— 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/?attachment_id=286474 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:11:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-17-at-13.28.47.png 286474 286472 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=286871 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:21:51 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/0_Screenshot-2022-06-20-121556.png 286871 286865 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=287066 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:10:15 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/o2vicwarehousemanc_277418761_4281647781938088_2670444545311525344_n.jpg 287066 287058 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=287067 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:12:58 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/size-fest.jpg 287067 287058 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=287285 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:45:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_7453.jpg 287285 287269 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=287286 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:45:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_7473.jpg 287286 287269 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=287309 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:10:59 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/125583992_mediaitem125583991.jpeg 287309 287294 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=287393 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:21:37 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screenshot-2022-06-23-at-14.18.57.png 287393 287378 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=287560 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:42:34 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pound-gbp-money-1.jpeg 287560 287545 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=287569 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:47:40 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/whatson2.jpg 287569 287008 0 0 https://themanc.com/?attachment_id=287882 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:18:02 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/chocfactory.jpg 287882 287868 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-michelin-trained-chef-running-manchesters-one-man-pizza-pop-up/attachment/img_9235-1/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:46:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_9235-1.jpg 288790 285279 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-michelin-trained-chef-running-manchesters-one-man-pizza-pop-up/attachment/img_9261-2/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:47:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_9261-2.jpg 288791 285279 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-michelin-trained-chef-running-manchesters-one-man-pizza-pop-up/attachment/img_9290-2/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:47:53 +0000 https://themanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_9290-2.jpg 288793 285279 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/this-underground-manchester-bar-is-celebrating-its-birthday-with-cocktails-live-music-and-more-next-week/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:03:24 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=281623

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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]]> 281623 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/jubilee-events-taking-place-across-manchester-this-bank-holiday-weekend/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:26:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=283988

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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When are the shows?

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.

Featured Image - The Jockey Club Live

]]> 284227 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/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.

Feature image - The Manc Eats

]]> 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".

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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.

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Latest data on the prevalence of ongoing symptoms following coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the UK https://t.co/q8v5DmH4Gg

An estimated 2.0 million people living in private households in the UK were experiencing self-reported long COVID-19 as of 1 May 2022. pic.twitter.com/NV2nUkAfTn

— Office for National Statistics (ONS) (@ONS) June 1, 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.

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]]> 284530 0 0 0 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.”

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]]> 284543 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."

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]]> 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.

https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1532340878789967873

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.

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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/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.

Open now

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/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/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/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.

Featured Image - Simon Dawson / Number 10 Downing Street (via Flickr)

]]> 284825 0 0 0 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/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/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..?"

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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.

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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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Oh GOD Sky News just said “Jeremy C**t” and the presenter didn’t even notice pic.twitter.com/9Z50g4RcSG

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) June 6, 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/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/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.

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]]> 284976 0 0 0 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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]]> 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.

Featured Image - Greater Manchester Police

]]> 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.

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]]> 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/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/trending/brits-told-to-prepare-for-thunderstorms-to-bring-super-pollen-this-week/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:09:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285379

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.

Featured image: Facebook, Foo Fighters

]]> 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.

Feature image - Escape to Freight Island

]]> 285392 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."

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 285447 0 0 0 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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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 🤩🎶

Sunderland, and @edsheeran - we made history tonight. What a crowd! 🎸💥 pic.twitter.com/9ize8ipYhk

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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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]]> 285414 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/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/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.

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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.

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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 🌳

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— Greater Manchester Combined Authority (@greatermcr) June 8, 2022]]> 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.

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]]> 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)

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]]> 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/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."

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]]> 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.

https://twitter.com/dannyschof81/status/1532761517493477376

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.

Featured image: Boom Battle Bar

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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/news/you-can-get-paid-500-to-test-manchesters-best-drag-bottomless-brunches/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:23:28 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285229

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/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.

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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.

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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/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"

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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/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/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.

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]]> 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.

Read more: Manchester taproom hosts Maray pop-up ahead of new restaurant opening

“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.

Read more: Sacha Lord offers free honeymoon to Parklife proposal couple after they receive ‘vile’ comments

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.

Read more: Manchester taproom hosts Maray pop-up ahead of new restaurant opening

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. 

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]]> 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.

Read more: Warnings issued as ‘Britain’s most dangerous plant’ reappears around Greater Manchester

"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.

Read more: Robbie Williams announces greatest hits tour to mark 25-year solo career

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.

Read more: Manchester taproom hosts Maray pop-up ahead of new restaurant opening

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.

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]]> 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.

Read more: This Manchester vegan restaurant has been crowned the best in the north

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.

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]]> 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.

Read more: Best Restaurant in England announced – and it’s under an hour from Manchester

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.

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]]> 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.

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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."

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"Interesting" tree carving in #BeaumontPark #Huddersfield I definitely did not see a willy...👀🤔🤣 pic.twitter.com/YiQBroTLiG

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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/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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Love On Tour. Glasgow. June, 2022. pic.twitter.com/aelHLVpc5r

— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) June 12, 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. 

Read more: Harry Styles at Emirates Old Trafford Manchester – tickets, support, setlist and more

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. 

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]]> 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."

Read more: Harry Styles at Emirates Old Trafford Manchester – tickets, support, setlist and more

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.

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]]> 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.

Read more: The history of Manchester Pride (and how far it’s come)

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.

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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.

Read more: Harry Styles at Emirates Old Trafford Manchester – tickets, support, setlist and more

“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/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."

Featured image: Unsplash

]]> 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."

Featured image: Wikimedia Commons

]]> 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.

Featured image: Firefly

]]> 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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Get on this monumental fuck up by Morrisons and get your online orders in for 20 bottles max.

£720 worth of whiskey for £50 pic.twitter.com/jioyHRTZgu

— 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.

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 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.

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"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.”

Feature image – Flickr

]]> 286192 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-restaurant-tampopo-is-giving-away-100-katsu-curries-next-week/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:12:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286210

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.

Read more: Manchester Food and Drink Festival announces 25th-anniversary event

"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??

Read more: Harry Styles at Emirates Old Trafford Manchester – tickets, support, setlist and more

"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.

Featured image: GMP Trafford North

]]> 286216 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/inside-salford-rums-new-distillery-bar-and-rum-school/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:34:34 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286225

This week the Salford Rum Company has opened its very first distillery, bar and rum school just off Chapel Street in Salford.

Aptly named The Dirty Old Town Distillery after The Pogues hit track from their 1985 album Rum Sodomy & the Lash, it's located in an appropriately industrial setting - a former railway arch on Viaduct Street.

Inside, a bar and seating area put the focus on the rum that started it all - serving a range of simple (but delicious) rum cocktails and spirit mixers, alongside regularly changing beers from local breweries like Shindigger.

The brand's iconic bottles, covered in hand-drawn historic maps of industrial Salford by local artist Dave Draws, line shelves behind the bar and on the walls as you enter, with a magnificent column still in pride of place on a stage at the back of the bar.

The walls are covered in more hand-drawn artwork from Dave Draws, this time depicting Salford in 2022 - with landmarks like Peel Park, Salford Cinema, the Ship Canal and Salford Lad's Club all proudly nodding towards the area's local history.

Elsewhere, chunky wooden tables and black and white photographs pulled from Salford's historical archives line the walls.

Here, for the first time since the brand launched in 2018, locals have a place to sit down and enjoy the sweet spirit - be that on its own, as a sipping rum, or in simple but elegant mixers like rum and coke ice cream floats, or a classic rum and ginger beer, elevated by the addition of clementine puree and fresh ginger.

It's a big step up for the brand, which has come a long way from its early days on the Manchester Maker's markets.

Created three years ago by two rugby-league-playing high school friends, James Harrison and Tommy Gaughan, Salford Rum has created two core expressions since its launch in 2018; a golden Salford Spiced Rum and Salford Dark Spice.

The pair learned about premium rum making on top of their day jobs, and with a small self-funded start up investment of just £8,000, created their first premium golden spiced spirit as a passionate celebration of the history, heritage and people of the Salford Docks

Inspired by 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

Today, inside the brand new distillery and bar, the pair plan to innovate and experiment with new expressions to complement their core range - as well as host rum school experiences where guests can enjoy guided tastings and experiment with making their own rums too.

Speaking on the new opening 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.”

Salford Rum co-founder James Harrison added: “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.

Read more: A live show devoted to reviewing crisps is coming to Manchester

“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

Feature image - The Manc Eats

]]> 286225 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/northerners-with-strong-accents-considered-less-intelligent-study-finds/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:30:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286238

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.”

Feature Image- Wikimedia Commons

]]> 286238 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/new-360-degree-rooftop-restaurant-planned-for-manchester-from-michelin-tipped-chester-favourite/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:09:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286252

The team behind one of Chester's best-loved restaurants has revealed plans to open a rooftop restaurant here in Manchester.

Work has already begun to transform the rooftop of Blackfriars House into Climat, a wine-led restaurant and bar space with panoramic views of the city skyline.

It will be the second opening for the creators of Covino in Chester, which recently earned itself a place in the Michelin guide.

Climat falls within the Parsonage Gardens Conservation Zone, taking up a rooftop space in Bruntwood Works' Blackfriars House.

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The building has already undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment and now has co-working space, a lounge with a fireplace, a podcast studio/1920s-style reading room, a 70-seat auditorium and an independent coffee shop.

The company is adding the new restaurant as part of its mission to blend work and lifestyle.

Covino first started life in a 300 sq ft restaurant and bar in 2016 but quickly outgrew it and moved around the corner into a fully-fledged restaurant.

With Climat, it will serve a seasonal, daily-changing menu that they say will simply be 'food you want to eat', alongside an enormous menu of 250 different wines focused on the Burgundy region.

Charlotte Wild, head of retail and leisure at Bruntwood Works, said: “As we are seeing a big return to the city centre post-covid, it felt it was the right time to launch this extraordinary new dining and drinking space in Manchester. 

“Climat will bring a unique experience to this exciting part of the city. With an eclectic wine range and seasonally inspired food in a beautiful new destination dining spot, it’s set to be an inspiring addition to Manchester.

Read more: Manchester restaurant Tampopo is giving away 100 katsu curries next week

"We’re delighted to be welcoming Chris and his team to our Blackfriars community - they have an amazing vision and will complement this beautiful building perfectly. For us, hospitality is completely central to the workplace of the future and so to have such a high-quality offering at Blackfriars makes perfect sense.”

Christopher Laidler, owner of Covino and Climat restaurants, added: “It’s great to get our foot in the door in Manchester. It represents a big step up for us. The site has so much to offer and we’re going to add something special to a great city. The space will be unique to others with its panoramic views and we can’t wait to share our progress during the build leading up to opening in autumn.

“Ultimately we want our guests to have a great dining experience and come and share our passion for really good food and drink.”

Featured image: Supplied

]]> 286252 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/a-mancs-guide-to-ancoats-the-super-cool-foodie-neighbourhood-with-a-rich-past/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:27:46 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285973

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) coolest neighbourhoods.

Home to a hub of thriving independent eateries, bars and shops, it's changed a hell of a lot over the years - from being the sort of place you'd be wary to wander around alone in at night to an Instagram-friendly hipster's paradise.

Today it is mostly full of young professionals eating small plates and walking their pedigree pups, but if you look closely you'll still see the street signs that gave name to the notorious 19th century ‘scuttler' gangs who once fought here.

The area boasts a rich industrial past, evidenced by the marina, red-brick mills and canal routes that continue to make up its fabric amidst a growing number of new builds, and has undergone serious regeneration since the 1990s.

Since 2017 it has consistently featured on the Time Out Coolest Neighbourhood list, and in 2019 it became home to the first Manchester restaurant to win a Michelin star in 40 years.

Food and drink

Home to some of the city's most exciting independent eateries, Ancoats is one of the best places to dine out when you're in the city centre.

It's home to Manchester's only Michelin star restaurant, Mana, as well as the Michelin-recommended Erst and Canto.

Cutting Room Square is filled with bars and restaurants, tables all spilling out into the street, and down at the marina there are more where you can sit, waterside, overlooking a flotilla of quirkily-painted narrowboats

There are so many gems to be discovered here - from artisan bakeries and whimsical tasting menus to natural wine bars, a back street lasagne kitchen, and Manchester's most famous Neapolitan pizza parlour.

Rad's - Caribbean joint Rad's was feeding Ancoats long before the craft beer bars and small plates restaurants came along. Known for its authentic West Indian scran and warm, friendly service, jerk chicken and patties are a must, as is the homemade ginger beer.

Flawd - A natural wine bar overlooking the marina with a constantly-changing seasonal menu, put together using organic ingredients grown themselves at their market garden in Cheshire. Head chef Joseph Otway doesn't disappoint, and neither does the drinks list.

Mana -Manchester's first Michelin Star restaurant since 1977, Mana's menu focuses on ferments and fire - serving a seasonally changing tasting menu that gets longer with smaller servings during the warmer months.

Nam - A Vietnamese restaurant, bar and music serving pho and Bahn mi alongside delicious small plates.

Ca Phe Viet - A core stop-off for lovers of pho, Vietnam's national dish, find Ca Phe Viet attached to a Vietnamese store on Oldham Road. One of the first places in Manchester to sell Banh Mi, its pho is said to be the best in Manchester.

Pollen - 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 Pollen's inaugural stuffed cruffins and sourdough loaves. Today, both can be enjoyed at a cafe on the marina alongside an all-day menu.

The Crown and Kettle - Dating back to the 1800s, this Grade II-listed gem boasts one of the finest, most unusual ceilings in the city. A true gem, you'll find a selection of ever-changing craft ales from all over the country behind the bar - and there's a cracking sun trap seating area outside too.

Canto - Described in the Michelin Guide as offering a mix of 'vibrant Spanish and Portuguese small plates', Canto is the sister site to popular King Street restaurant El Gato Negro.

Companio Bakery - Community-supported bakehouse Companio is small friendly artisan bakery producing fresh sourdough and speciality bread, pastries, vienoisserie and savouries.

Trove - A bright and airy, modern cafe from Levenshulme bakery Trove selling fresh bread, coffee, pastries, inventive seasonally-changing plates and a range of ferments.

Erst - Brought to Ancoats by the same team behind Trove, Erst is a seasonal small plates restaurant and entirely beloved by the critics. Described by Guardian critic Jay Rayner last year as 'one of the best meals of the year', his review advised diners to 'order the whole lot'.

Cafe Cotton - An independent cafe and bar housed inside Halle St Peters on Cutting Room Square that does great sandwiches and is something of an Ancoats staple.

Mira - Home to the best saucy Neapolitan sandwiches in the city, Mira is one of Manchester's many lockdown foodie success stories. These saucy ‘Cuzzetiello’ sandwiches, inspired by the Italian region of Naples, see hollowed-out crusts of bread stuffed wicth fillings like meatballs, parmigiano and salami. Crude but incredibly satisfying, find them at Ancoats General Store.

Rudy's - Ancoats is where it all began for Rudy's. Today, the Neapolitan pizzeria has sites all over the UK and is expanding rapidly - but back in 2015, the walk-in-only pizzeria was something of a unique revelation to local foodies. Lauded amongst the best in the world, it's also surprisingly cheap - costing under £10 for a pizza.

Second City - Sitting at the top of Ancoats' Cutting Room Square, this sports bar can be relied on for fresh pints, dirty burgers and all the sports action your heart desires. Mana chef Simon Martin rates the chicken wings.

The Jane Eyre - Not a reference to Charlotte Bronte, but rather a gesture of love from two sons to their mum, The Jane Eyre is run by Mancunian brothers Joe and Jonny Eyre. It serves up quality cocktails and incredibly moreish small plates, oh, and the wine list is on point too.

Sugo Pasta Kitchen - Find rich Pugliese-style pasta dishes, loaded burrata and wine by the carafe at this hit Southern Italian pasta kitchen's second site. The seating here is communal, so don't be surprised if you end up eating with a group of people you don't know.

Hip Hop Chip Shop - With walls covered in pictures of Manchester's local hip-hop artists and massive plates of musically-inspired scran, Hip Hop Chip Shop is pretty legendary. Starting life off in an eighties-style boombox trailer, it's been an Ancoats staple since opening in 2018. The deep-fried mushy pea fritters are a must, as is a pot gravy for dipping.

Lazy Tony's Lasagneria - Manchester's one and only 'slab shack' serving five-layer lasagnas widely considered to be the best in the city, Lazy Tony's Lasagneria in Ancoats is pick up only - with a red neon sign to let passers by know when they have lasagne, and when they've sold out.

Blue Eyed Panda - Opened by the husband and wife team behind the popular Great Ancoats Street takeaway Ancoats Panda, formerly known as Chop Chop, Blue Eyed Panda is lauded by locals for its dumplings and Chinese favourites. Must-tries include the crispy chilli beef, salt and pepper chicken and roasted Cantonese meats.

Jimmy's Manchester - This popular Manchester rock bar was first opened by One Night Only frontman George Craig and his bandmate and brother Jimmy in the Northern Quarter but relocated to Ancoats last year. From the kitchen, you'll find fluffy Detroit pizza from Corner Slice.

Blossom Street Social - A lovely wine bar found just off Cutting Room Square, Blossom Street Social is currently home to a kitchen pop-up from the brilliant Sao Paulo Project. Run by former Masterchef contestant Caroline Martins, here you'll find canapes disguised as succulents, beef fat ‘candles’ and puddings that look like lethal mushrooms.

Read more: Former MasterChef contestant opens fine dining pop-up inside Ancoats wine bar

Street Urchin - Run by husband and wife team Kevin and Rachel Choudhary, Street Urchin sits on the Northern Quarter side of Great Ancoats Street - but we still think it counts, offering some of the best fish dishes in the city centre. The pair previously ran the popular Altrincham pub The Victoria but were inspired to open up shop here instead by Kevin’s dad - who happens to be a fisherman himself.

Seven Brothers Beerhouse - This craft beer house comes from seven brothers from Salford and serves up a large range of super resh beers, all brewed right here in Greater Manchester.

Cask - Beer lovers will find a huge range of hand-pulled casks, draught beers and brightly coloured cans at this bar. Sitting on the marina overlooking the water, it also boasts a Ghostbusters pinball machine and plenty of board games to while away the hours on rainy days.

Elnecot - Taking its name from the earliest official recording of Ancoats, dating back to 1212, Elnecot is known for its menu of small plates inspired by local produce and Manchester's heritage.

Shopping

The area's independent ethos extends to its shops, best exemplified by Ancoats General Store - which rolls Post Office, cafe, coffee shop, liquor and grocery store into one, and even sells its own growlers for takeaway beer.

For specialist chocolate, head to chocolate cafe Cocoa Cabana to buy locally-made goodies to take home. As for coffee, you'd be foolish not to pop into Ancoats Coffee Co to pick up some freshly-roasted beans.

If it's artisan bread and pastries you want, you're spoilt for choice with three excellent bakeries in the form of Pollen, Trove, and community bakehouse Companio. Get down early, though, as popular items tend to sell out quickly.

Local makers and artists are well represented at a number of pop-up markets and food festivals throughout the year, one of the most regular being the monthly Ancoats Pop-up, which is held every second weekend.

Read more: A late-night food market is coming to Manchester city centre

Nightlife and hotels

Whilst there are a number of busy nightclubs to be found a stone's throw away in the Northern Quarter, Ancoats itself has more of a bar-led nightlife scene.

Rock bar Jimmy's, found on the corner of Cutting Room Square, has a great live music venue in its basement, and if you're looking for cocktails The Jayne Eyre is a must.

Audiophile Bar and Kitchen Nam serves Vietnamese classics upstairs, whilst downstairs its basement is a listening space, music venue and bar in its own right. Home to Manchester's only Audophile sound system, it hosts a refined programme of genre-crossing DJs every Thursday to Saturday night.

Elsewhere, wine bar Blossom Street Social has regular DJs until 12.30am on Saturday nights - but as a general rule of thumb most places close their doors early because of residents.

If you need somewhere to stay overnight the Ancoats Travelodge makes a good budget option. For those after something more premium, nearby hotel Dakota and aparthotel Native at Ducie Street Warehouse are both well worth a look.

Culture

Ancoats has consistently featured on the Time Out Coolest Neighbourhood list since 2017, with locals citing its brilliant charities and galleries, theatre, food and drink offerings.

The area has a rich history as the world's first industrial suburb and is home to the mills that once earnt Manchester its nickname of Cottonopolis.

It is also known as Manchester's Little Italy, a title that dates back to the late 19th century but was immortalised in 2021 with an official plaque on the side of Halle at St Michael's. 

Ancoats also is home to the Manchester restaurant that gave Manchester its first Michelin star in 40 years, as well as legendary nightclub Sankey's - voted the best nightclub in the world by industry bible DJ Mag in 2011.

Read more: Legacy of Ancoats ‘Little Italy’ recognised with official plaque

Whilst Sankey's nightclub officially closed its doors in Ancoats in 2017 so that the owners of the building could develop it into flats, until recently underground club nights were still being hosted in its basement.

Its countless mills also house a number of private studios, which are rented out as creative spaces to Manchester's many artists and musicians.

Property

House prices in Ancoats are amongst some of the most expensive in Manchester city centre, with new builds seemingly constantly springing up to the meet the demands of city dwellers flocking to the area.

The average property price over the last year has been £301,255, the majority of which were flats, selling for an average price of £298,629.

 Semi-detached properties in the area sold for an average of £382,655.

A mixture of converted mills and new-build developments of houses and flats, Ancoats is without a doubt one of the most - if not the most - desirable residential location in the centre of Manchester.

Transport

Ancoats is incredibly well-connected thanks to its close proximity to the city centre.

The neighborhood's New Islington tram stop is roughly a ten-minute ride from Victoria and Piccadilly stations and a 15-20 minute walk to both.

A stone's throw from the Northern Quarter, its proximity to the Great Ancoats Street ring road also makes it a breeze to access for drivers.

There is a small amount of street parking in the area, as well as a number of secure car parks including SIP car park and Ancoats Car Park at Flint Glass Wharf.

Feature image - Flickr

]]> 285973 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-best-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-week-20-26-june-2022/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:22:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285996

It's safe to say that Manchester is fully in the swing of a restriction-free summer, with June so far being beyond busy with events and parties.

There's no sign of things slowing down just yet either - but in true Manc style, there's something for everyone on the horizon this week.

There are celebrations of beer, music and a bit of both, candlelit sessions, yoga, film, and loads more.

Here are some of the best things to check out in the week ahead.

Summer Beer Thing

Kampus, 24 - 26 June

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This three day festival celebrating all things beer will be taking over Kampus this week.

Summer Beer Thing is organised by the teams behind Port Street Beer House, Common and The Beagle, and is the sister festival to Indy Man Beer Con.

There'll be a a brand new line up of breweries and food traders to go with its new waterside location, including Nell’s Pizza, Levanter and soon-to-be Kampus resident operators Madre, Pollen and Great North Pie Co.

Find out more here.

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, 22 June

Californian rockers Red Hot Chilli Peppers will be performing an almighty gig here in Manchester this week.

The By The Way singers will take to the stage at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground as part of their 2022 world tour.

It's the third massive artist to perform at the venue in recent weeks, following on from shows from Harry Styles and The Killers.

Salsa, poetry and music at Lock 91

Lock 91, Various dates

Manchester's brilliant lockside local bar has loads of events on throughout the week in its converted lock keeper's cottage building.

This week, there's salsa dancing for all levels on Wednesday, as well as an open-mic or EP listening session from up-and-coming students from the BIMM Institute.

You can also pop down on Thursday for Punk in Drublic, a spoken word and stand-up comedy night that donates its ticket fee to Mustard Tree.

See the full schedule here.

Gobefest

Cathedral Gardens and Exchange Square, 24 - 26 June

All weekend, there'll be a celebration dedicated to the areas of Transylvania, the Carpathian Basin, and its wide-ranging traditions.

Yep, Gobefest is back for its sixth year, bringing together culinary delights like kűrtőskalács (chimney cake), mititiei (Romanian skinless sausages), Hungarian honey bread and Csiki beer, alongside folk music and dance traditions that date back hundreds of years.

For three days in June, stages in Cathedral Gardens and Exchange Square will play host to an array of bands, choirs, ensembles, orchestras, dance groups and solo performers, hailing from as far as Transylvania, Croatia, Hungary and Romania.

You can see a full guide to the event here.

Marvel Cinema

King Street Townhouse, 24-26 June

Marvel fans, assemble! Some of the films from the epic film franchise will be screened at King Street Townhouse's amazing cinema.

It's a chance to catch blockbusters like Black Panther, Avengers Endgame, and all three Iron Man films, back on the big screen.

Tickets start from £15 per person for just the film or £30 per person if you want to add on a cocktail, popcorn and pick ‘n’ mix.

You can also grab a ticket for the full Iron Man or Spider-Man trilogies for £50 per person with a cocktail and treats.

Tickets are on sale now here.

Grubstonbury

GRUB, 24-26 June

As we all know, getting tickets for Glastonbury is a nigh-on impossible task, but you'll be able to get a little taste of the magical event here in Manchester.

Grub and Vocation Brewery are teaming up on GRUBstonbury, a weekend of entertainment, music, and food while the festival itself is broadcast on the big screen.

Events include a Best of Glasto Disco Bingo, a Born To Be Wild Child family party, and a Rockstar Spirits garden bar takeover, plus live DJs, a vintage clothing pop-up, and (of course) street food.

You can find out more here.

Terrace yoga and brunch

King Street Townhouse, 25 June

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You can soak up one of the best city views in Manchester while taking part in a yoga class at King Street Townhouse this week.

The one-hour class will be lead by the excellent team at FORM, and will be followed up with a delicious brunch and smoothie.

Attendees will even be given a goody bag full of skincare treats to take home with them.

Book your space here.

]]> 285996 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-lion-king-adds-even-more-dates-to-manchester-theatre-run/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:44:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286134

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.

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]]> 286134 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/rspca-advice-to-keep-pets-cool-during-silent-killer-heat-as-warmest-day-of-the-year-arrives/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:35:52 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286266

The RSPCA is reminding pet-owners of tips to keep animals cool in hot weather, as the nation heads into its warmest day of the year so far.

It's a fairly gloomy start in Manchester so far, but temperatures are set to hit 27 degrees later in the day.

Other parts of the country will be even warmer, with a level three heat-health alert issued for London, East of England and the South East.

Dan Rudman, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "This is the first spell of hot weather this year and it is unusual for temperature to exceed these values in June.

"Many areas will also see some warm nights with minimum temperatures expected to be in the high teens or even low 20s for some overnight."

It's hard enough to keep cool as a human in these conditions, but it's even more difficult for our beloved pets.

The RSPCA is reminding people not to leave animals in cars, conservatories or outbuildings, along with other tips to keep your pets cool in summer.

Esme Wheeler, RSPCA dog welfare specialist, said: “The truth is walking dogs in hot weather can be a silent killer. While the majority would never leave our dogs in a car on a hot day, or even take our dogs for a really long walk in the heat, many people may still be putting their dogs at risk even on a short walk, or taking them to places such as fields and beaches with little or no shade.

“We have long-campaigned that dogs die in hot cars, but this year we’re highlighting that dogs die on hot walks, too. The message remains very simple – never leave a dog in a hot car because ‘not long’ is too long, and when it comes to walks, ‘if in doubt, don’t go out.’”

RSPCA advice to keep dogs cool in summer

• Never leave dogs in hot cars, conservatories, outbuildings or caravans on a warm day (even if only for a short while). When it's 22°C outside, temperatures can quickly rise to 47°C (117°F) in these environments, which can be fatal.
• Use pet-safe sun cream on exposed parts of your pet's skin, such as the tips of their ears and nose, to avoid sunburn. This is especially important if your dog has white or light-coloured fur, as they can be very vulnerable to getting burnt. If you're unsure which is the right product to use, please ask your vet.
• Ensure pets always have access to shade and fresh drinking water to help keep them cool.
• Check every day for flystrike - this can be fatal.
• Put ice cubes into your dog's water bowl or make some tasty ice cube treats. You could also freeze a kong with treats and water!
• Give your pet damp towels to lie on (never place a damp towel over your dog as this can trap in heat) or an ice pack wrapped in a towel. Both simple methods could provide welcome relief from the heat
• If you're planning a day out with your dog, check before leaving home whether dogs are allowed. If they're not, arrange a pet-sitter or choose another, dog-friendly attraction.
• Groom them regularly - regular grooming in warmer weather can help brush away any dead or excess hair, leaving your dog with a less dense coat - much better for staying cool!
• Dogs may also appreciate a paddling pool to splash around in, although not all dogs like water, so there's no need to force them if they don't want to!

Read more: Warnings issued as ‘Britain’s most dangerous plant’ reappears around Greater Manchester

RSPCA advice to keep cats cool in summer

• Check sheds, greenhouses and summerhouses before closing them up. Cats can find their way into warm areas if they're looking for a cosy spot, but could get too hot or dehydrated if they get trapped.
• Never leave animals in hot cars, conservatories, outbuildings or caravans, even if it's just for a short while. Temperatures can quickly rise to 47°C (117°F) in these environments, which can be fatal.
• Where safe, keep windows and doors ajar to allow a breeze through the house. If your cat lives indoors full-time, consider different options such as windows with locking mechanisms, which allow air into the house while also keeping your cat indoors.
• Use pet-safe sun cream on exposed parts of your cat's skin, such as the tips of their ears and nose. This is especially important if your cat has white or light-coloured fur, as they can be very vulnerable to getting burnt. Speak to your vet if you're unsure which product it's best to use.
• Ensure your cat always has access to shade and fresh drinking water to help keep them cool.
• Put ice cubes into your cat's water bowl or make some tasty ice cube treats.
• Give your pet damp towels to lie on or an ice pack wrapped in a towel - both will provide welcome relief from the heat.
• Groom them regularly - regular grooming in warmer weather can help brush away any dead or excess hair, leaving your cat with a less dense coat - much better for staying cool!

Featured image: Unsplash

]]> 286266 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/a-live-show-devoted-to-reviewing-crisps-is-coming-to-manchester/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:07:12 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286278

A live comedy show devoted to reviewing different kinds of crisps is coming to Manchester next month, and it sounds equal parts essential and hilarious.

Called, appropriately, The Crisp Review, the one-man show will be popping up at The Kings Arms Theatre in Salford this July as part of the Greater Manchester Fringe.

The man behind the crisps is Adam Evens, a self-professed snack enthusiast on an unabashed mission to 'receive crisps to taste, for free, from crisp manufacturers.'

From humble beginnings spent reviewing crisps in his bedroom during lockdown, he's now taking his thoughts out on the road - bringing his amusing Instagram and TikTok videos to life on stage.

Initially, Adam was just using Instagram and TikTok to share his amusing takes on different crisps in a bid to get some freebies.

Using his thorough, if fairly confusing, T.A.S.T.E system (Texture, Amount, Satisfied?, Taste and Economy) Adam diligently reviewed every crisp after crisp, only occasionally giving up several times in his quest for that elusive free crunch.

Eighteen months and fifty reviews later, though, a box finally arrived containing seven free packets and an overwhelming sense of success. Now he's clear on one thing - he's not planning on stopping any time soon.

Rather, the new goal is 'to milk this idea to death' (and we're completely here for it).

So, we can look forward to future productions including crisps, a documentary about crisps, games involving crisps, graphs about crisps and *potentially* (sponsor pending) a packet of crisps.

For now, though, it's all about the upcoming theatre show. Audience members will even be able to join in with the reviewing process, with each ticket holder gifted a free snack to taste during the show - courtesy of Serious Pig.

Read more: Manchester restaurant Tampopo is giving away 100 katsu curries next week

With a run of appearances stretching from 5-16 July, it's already proving extremely popular with more dates added by organisers due to popular demand - so don't hang about if you want to snag a ticket.

To get yours, head over to the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival website here.

]]> 286278 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchesters-luxury-225-a-month-gym-has-shut-down-after-just-one-year/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:05:47 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286279

GSquared, the state-of-the-art gym that charged up to £225 per month for memberships, has closed for good.

The high-tech fitness facility took over a 12,000 sq ft space in the vaults of the Royal Exchange Arcade last year.

It quickly gained a lot of attention thanks to its facilities, including a climbing wall, a running track, and assault course.

It also set tongues wagging with its membership options, among the most expensive in the region.

Prices started at £95 per month, with the Platinum Plus membership coming in at £225 per month.

GSquared promised to limit memberships to just 800 people, though the huge space had capacity for 3000 members.

In a statement sent to members, the ultra-modern gym confirmed that just over a year after launching, it's closing for good.

They wrote: "It's with a very heavy heart and deep regret that we inform you that as of this evening GSquared Health Clubs will be closing permanently.

"Over the past few months we have been hit with a multitude of challenges that as a team we did our absolute best to field, manage, and recover from.

Read more: Manchester United legend Paul Scholes opens £500k Oldham gym with his children

"This was on the back of an already challenging start to GSQUARED'S life given the setbacks we also incurred as we recovered out of the lockdown.

"We honestly gave this our best and to have let down you, our members, doesn't feel good at all. Certain factors were somewhat out of our control, but we ultimately take responsibility for these unforeseen events."

GSquared has now deleted all its social media accounts.

Featured image: GSquared

]]> 286279 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-bar-crazy-pedros-is-giving-out-tins-of-gin-for-free-today/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:52:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286295

The heatwave is upon us, and it's a bit of a scorcher - to put it mildly.

With temperatures set to hit highs of 28 degrees in Manchester this afternoon, it feels like summer has well and truly arrived - and we're completely here for it.

So, it seems, is Manchester bar Crazy Pedros - who's just generously announced they'll be handing out free tins of gin this afternoon from its Bridge Street bar.

The bar has partnered with Hartwall Original® Long Drink, which happens to be behind the world’s first cocktail in a can, to bring the party to Manchester this afternoon.

With absolutely no strings attached, they're encouraging people to head down at 5pm straight from the office to kick back on the bar's outdoor terrace and enjoy a tin of gin - on the house.

The Original® Long Drink - or gin in a tin as it’s more commonly known - is made of Finnish artisan gin, with handpicked natural ingredients.

Read more: Northerners with strong accents considered ‘less intelligent’, study finds

Originally made for the Helsinki Olympics way back when in 1952, the original flavour is gin and grapefruit soda - but there'll also be orange, lemon and cranberry to choose from this afternoon.

Crazy Pedro’s Manchester location will be open until 4am, with free gin in a tin available until stocks run out.

Read more: Andy Burnham announces bus fare price cap for Greater Manchester

One free can of Hartwall Original® Long Drink will be available per customer. 

Feature image - Original Long Drink / Crazy Pedro's

]]> 286295 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/fans-fume-as-taylor-hawkins-tribute-concert-tickets-appear-on-resale-sites-for-four-times-the-price/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:02:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286296

Fans are rightfully furious this morning as tickets for the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert are being flogged on resale sites for inflated prices.

The concert has been organised by Foo Fighters and the Hawkins family to pay tribute and honour the band's late drummer, who died this spring.

An all-star line up of rock royalty will join members of the Foo Fighters to perform the songs that shaped his music career.

Tickets for the event this September went on sale this morning and sold out quickly.

But within an hour of tickets going on sale, fans noticed that they are already being listed on fan-to-fan resale sites for more than face value.

At the time of writing, seated tickets for the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert are being listed for as much as £419 each.

The face value tickets started from £85, going up to £120 for decent seats.

Fans are furious that people are trying to profit off the tribute concert, which is set to be an emotional evening in memory of one of rock music's most respected musicians.

Read more: Manchester’s luxury £225-a-month gym has shut down after just one year

One person said: "If you've bought tickets to the Taylor Hawkins tribute gig only to resell them for 4 to 5 times the price. You're a piece of s**t."

Another said: "HATE that @TicketmasterUK don’t have tickets but they do have resale tickets by “fans” costing £419! A fan wouldn’t sell their ticket immediately after buying it and at double the cost. This shouldn’t be allowed."

Someone else asked: "Genuinely amazed to get Taylor Hawkins tribute tickets but how f***ing evil are people to resell immediately at insane prices."

Another questioned: "What kind of tw*t buys Taylor Hawkins tribute tickets and puts them on resale immediately."

One person pointed out that 'ticket touting has ruined live music events'.

Featured image: Facebook, Taylor Hawkins

]]> 286296 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/iceland-customers-can-get-milk-bread-and-butter-for-1p-each/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:37:24 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286307

Iceland has announced a new move to cut the cost of everyday essentials and help customers struggling with the cost of living emergency.

The budget supermarket has revealed that shoppers can get their milk, bread and butter for just 3p this weekend as part of its new 'three items for 3p' initiative.

Designed to help tackle the significant increases seen in the price of some budget food items, it's hoped the offer will help shoppers to top up their shops with cheaper essentials.

The deal isn't limited to just bread, milk and butter, either. Rather, it covers a whole host of different frozen and fresh foods, plus summery treats like burger buns, ice cream cones and fizzy drinks.

This isn’t the first time Iceland has launched an offer like this. The supermarket dropped the prices of its vegetables to 1p last Christmas and Easter, which proved incredibly popular with shoppers seeing the discount redeemed by nearly 10,000 households.

Following the popularity of these previous deals, Iceland has ensured all essentials are available at a fraction of the price, with the week-long deal taking place the week before most pay days, when customers will be really feeling the pinch in their spending.

This deal will allow customers to save up to 99p per product if a £1.00 product is selected on the offer.

Customers can choose up to three products, which will be discounted to just 3p when they checkout online.

Read more: Manchester bar Crazy Pedros is giving out tins of gin for FREE today

Richard Walker, Managing Director at Iceland, said: “We’re continuing to work hard to ensure our customers are being supported as much as possible as the cost of living continues to rise and we hope our 3p everyday essentials sale will help a little this weekend. 

“Our previous sales at Christmas and Easter were very popular and this time we’ve taken the decision to branch out and offer this deal on everyday essentials, as well as vegetables, to help our customers as we navigate through the cost-of-living crisis. We’re committed helping our customers as much as we can at this difficult time and will continue to do so.” 

Read more: Northerners with strong accents considered ‘less intelligent’, study finds

The offer is available online only at Iceland.co.uk from Saturday 18 June until Friday 24 June 2022, with plenty of family favourites available to stock up on.

Feature image - Wikimedia Commons

]]> 286307 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/public-reminded-not-to-skip-smear-tests-ahead-of-cervical-screening-awareness-week/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:39:24 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286349

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week, and people are being urged to get booked in for their routine smear tests.

Cervical screening is a way to detect any abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix, and is used to prevent cancer of the cervix.

But while the test itself takes only minutes, it's believed that one in four people don't attend their appointments.

According to research by charity Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, there are a number of barriers that prevent people following through with appointments.

These include embarrassment, convenience, fear of results, and pain, among others.

Anyone with a cervix - this includes women, trans men and people assigned female at birth - should receive regular testing between the ages of 25 and 64.

Tests normally take place every three-to-five years and you should receive a reminder letter.

Macmillian, a cancer support charity, has answered some common questions that crop up around the subject of cervical screening.

They stress that a smear test shouldn't hurt, but can be uncomfortable - you should always tell your GP or nurse if you have any concerns.

Read more: Iceland customers can get milk, bread and butter for 1p each

Macmillan also says that it can help to wear loose, comfortable clothing that you can remove easily (though you only need to remove items on your lower half).

You can see their full guidance around cervical screening and smear tests here.

Jo's Trust will also be posting daily blogs and tips to answer questions and raise awareness for cervical screening.

That includes pain, work commitments, trauma, disabilities, and what actually happens next.

You can see that here.

Featured image: Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

]]> 286349 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-latest-on-manchesters-new-york-style-sky-park-on-castlefield-viaduct/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:55:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286366

Plans to transform Castlefield Viaduct into a 'sky park' similar to the High Line in New York are ploughing ahead.

The National Trust's ambitious vision to create an urban green space on this heritage landmark is well underway.

More than 3000 plants are being added to the Victorian viaduct, which looms over the southern side of the city centre.

It's now set to open as early as next month, turning the 330m structure into a park in the sky.

The Castlefield Viaduct dates back to 1892 and was built by Heenan and Froude, the same engineers who worked on Blackpool Tower.

But the site closed in the late 1960s, and until recently the Grade II-listed structure had been left derelict.

Now gearing up to reopen as a sky park, soon visitors will walk along the viaduct surrounded by native plants, shrubs and trees, with a 'show garden' at the end.

The experience will also celebrate the industrial heritage of Castlefild, from the planters - inspired by the industrial architecture of the viaduct - to the section of it that will be left untouched, showing how nature has tried to reclaim this space of its own accord.

Some of the plants have been planted in a diamond pattern, mirroring the diamond shape of the viaduct's steelwork.

A canopy is also being created using 600 half-hardy annual climbers, hops and clematis which will tumble down.

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Four sections of the viaduct have been handed to partner organisations so that they can create their own gardens.

These include the Science and Industry Museum (who have recreated the steam from the old locomotives with fluffy white plants, and used blue flowers to symbolise waterways), Urban Wilderness with charity 42nd Street (they've created a 'garden of possibilities' focused on improving mental health), and City of Trees ('Past, Present and Future' is the inspiration for theirs).

Castlefield Forum also have a section with landscape architects BDP, choosing plants that mirror the distinct features of Castlefield in both colour and scale.

These changes are, at present, temporary.

The National Trust has created the park space to gain the public's opinion on what the long-term future of the viaduct could be.

When the first phase of the £1.8m pilot opens next month, 100 people a day will be able to visit.

Entry onto the structure will be free, but a booking system will be in place to help manage numbers. As part of the experience, visitors will be able to join a guided walk on the viaduct.

Pamela Smith, senior national consultant for Gardens and Parklands at the National Trust said: "We’ve reached an exciting stage in the project to transform Castlefield Viaduct into a green space for the people of Manchester.

Read more: You can stay overnight in a replica of Hagrid's Hut from Harry Potter

"Creating a garden on an industrial heritage structure such as this is untested territory for us and we’re intrigued to see how the plant life will take to its new surroundings. 

“In addition to greening up a heritage structure, we’re celebrating Manchester’s history adding the county flower, cotton grass, to the viaduct as well as fern species once collected by Manchester suffragist and botanist, Lydia Becker.”   

Amy Watson, Castlefield gardener at the National Trust said: “Castlefield Viaduct is unlike any other garden in the National Trust’s care and we’ll be keeping a close eye on the garden to see how it gets on over the next twelve months.

"I’ll be working with a team of dedicated volunteers and apprentices to plant bulbs on a regular basis and adding to the planting to make sure there’s plenty to see throughout the year. We’ll also be working closely with our partners to see how their gardens are responding to their unique surroundings."

Sophie Wardell, urban places programme manager at the National Trust said: “So much hard work has gone into getting the viaduct to this point and we couldn’t have got this far without the support of our partners and those who have helped make this happen for Manchester.

"A little over 12 months ago we’d only just shared the artist illustrations of what the viaduct could look like, and now it’s becoming a reality. This first year is an experiment for us to see what people want Castlefield Viaduct to be in the future and we’re excited to hear what ideas they have.”

To find out more about Castlefield Viaduct, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/castlefield-viaduct.

Featured image: National Trust Images Annapurna Mellor

]]> 286366 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/you-can-stay-overnight-in-a-replica-of-hagrids-hut-from-harry-potter/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:51:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286393

We all know that there's nothing quite as magic as a little break from your everyday - but one UK holiday spot is giving things a little extra dose of magic.

The North Shire farm is home to charming accommodation options, including a replica hut that will look pretty familiar to Harry Potter fans.

The Saltburn-by-the-Sea destination has created its very own version of Hagrid's Groundskeeper Cottage from the hit film and book franchise, The Hoot reports.

The cottage comprises of three interlocking circular rooms with medieval-style turrets, mismatching stained-glass windows and lanterns galore as every painstaking detail has been added to make you feel as if you're part of the Harry Potter movie set.

Best of all, this two bedroom replica of Hagrid's Hut has space for all the family, sleeping six, ideally up to four adults and two children.

Inside, wizarding wannabes and muggles will find an overwhelming gothic demeanor that nods to favorite wizarding tales, not just through the furnishings but the fields that lead to views of the Yorkshire coast too.

All the modern comforts are available to make your staycation a true experience. Inside the kitchen, a combi oven, kettle, toaster, fridge and all the utensils needed are provided for guests to use at their leisure, whilst the bathroom compromises of a truly authentic Diagon Alley experience.

Floor-to-ceiling emerald green tiles lead to an incredible copper standalone bathtub, that looks like it has been transported straight from a wizard's home.

Complete with sink, toilet and shower, the circular turret style of the rooms create a movie-like atmosphere and allow you to truly immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

The bedroom contrast harsh tones of wooden with soft pillows and bed throws, keeping the authenticity of an old turret alive.

For extra guests or children, bunk beds are built into one side of the wall with the same wooden details.

Read more: A live show devoted to reviewing crisps is coming to Manchester

As a popular destination for any Potter fan, this Hagrid's Hut staycation is booking up for the 2022 season quickly.

In order to ensure that you can live out the rest of your muggle days in peace before you take a trip to Platform 9 3/4, book your staycation on the North Shire website.

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]]> 286393 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/all-the-filming-locations-around-manchester-used-in-hit-bbc-series-everything-i-know-about-love/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:39:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286472

Oh it's happened again - innocently watching TV and along comes a smack of deja vu right to the face.

Once again, a series that's supposed to be set in London has been filmed up in Manchester, with our city standing in for the capital.

Everything I Know About Love is a hit new drama on BBC One, inspired by Dolly Alderton's best-selling book of the same name.

Read more: Famous films and TV shows that were shot around Manchester

It follows four friends as they stumble through their twenties, from first proper relationships to the career ladder.

The group live in Camden in London, but throughout the series there are some pretty familiar sights for us Mancs, from recognisable restaurants to unmistakeable northern landmarks.

There are even scenes inside the popular venue in Manchester that famously burned down on New Year's Eve.

Here are all the filming locations in Manchester on Everything I Know About Love that we could spot.

1. Manchester Piccadilly

2. Lock 91, Century Street

3. Sammy's, Swan Street

4. King Street

5. Spinningfields

6. Mason's, Bridge Street

7. The Marble Arch, Rochdale Road

8. Spinningfields

9. Back Turner Street, Northern Quarter

10. Sunset by Australasia, Spinningfields

11. YES, Charles Street

12. Northern Quarter

13. Jackson's Row

14. One Eight Six, Deansgate

15. YES (again), Charles Street

16. Whitworth Street West

17. Grand Pacific, Spring Gardens

18. Rosso, Spring Gardens

Featured image: BBC

]]> 286472 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/inside-manchesters-brand-new-battle-bar-at-the-printworks/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:50:15 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286508

Manchester has got a new competitive gaming experience, as Boom Battle Bar opens its doors.

The UK-first new attraction has taken over a 10,000 sq ft site in the Printworks.

Inside across two floors, there are neon-bathed axe-throwing cages, plus arcade games, pool tables, shuffleboard, and beer pong tables.

Punters will also be able to have a go at augmented-reality darts, where state-of-the-art technology has been used to create different game modes to the pub classic past-time.

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There's also SINGA-powered karaoke booths and a menu of street food like chicken tenders and nachos.

The bar serves Battleground-themed cocktails like the Long Island Iced Tee, a Tiki-inspired Ship Faced, and an Axepresso Martini.

Boom Battle Bar has taken over the old Lazy Lizard nightclub right in the heart of the city centre.

Read more: The latest on Manchester’s New York-style ‘sky park’ on Castlefield Viaduct

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 is open from 17 June - bookings are now open here.

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 286508 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/red-hot-chilli-peppers-at-emirates-old-trafford-support-act-setlist-stage-times-and-how-to-get-there/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:20:54 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286527

Red Hot Chilli Peppers fans have waited a LONG time for this moment, with the band heading on their first tour since 2016.

They've picked a huge venue to play here in Manchester, taking over the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground for the night.

The Californiacation singers will be performing on Wednesday 22 June as part of their 2022 world tour.

The tour from bandmates Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Frusciante comes in support of their 12th studio album, Unlimited Love.

Read more: Fans fume as Taylor Hawkins tribute concert tickets appear on resale sites for FOUR TIMES the price

It's the final big gig of the summer at the venue, following shows from Harry Styles and The Killers.

Here's what you need to know.

What are the stage times?

Doors will open at 4pm, then the stage times are as follows, but are subject to change.

8.15pm– Red Hot Chilli Peppers

7pm-7.45pm - Support act 1

6pm-6.30pm Support Act 2

Who's supporting Red Hot Chilli Peppers?

A$AP Rocky

One of the biggest names on the American rap scene, ASAP Rocky will be warming up the crowds with his songs taken from three acclaimed studio albums.

His biggest hits include Praise the Lord (Da Shine) with Skepta, F**kin' Problems featuring Drake, and Wild For the Night.

Thundercat

Fellow Los Angelan rapper Thundercat will also be supporting the group.

The two-time Grammy winner has five studio albums to his name.

Are there still tickets?

General admission tickets have totally sold out, but there are still a few seated tickets at the time of writing.

You could also treat yourself to golden circle tickets, which have a face value of £166.50 each.

Visit Ticketmaster for the latest availability.

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 Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

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.

What will the setlist be?

This is what they went for on their most recent gig in Budapest, but the setlist has changed slightly as the tour goes on.

Intro Jam

Around the World

Dani California

I Like Dirt

These Are the Ways

Scar Tissue

Aquatic Mouth Dance

Snow ((Hey Oh))

Right on Time

It's Only Natural (Live debut)

Tell Me Baby

Don't Forget Me

Californication

Black Summer

Soul to Squeeze

Give It Away

Encore:

By the Way

Featured image: Clara Balzary

]]> 286527 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/two-teenagers-arrested-after-13-year-old-boy-was-stabbed-in-old-trafford-park/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:24:43 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286615

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that two arrests have been made after teenager was stabbed at a park in Old Trafford over the weekend.

The arrests comes after police were called to reports of an assault in Seymour Park in Trafford at around 5:10pm on Saturday 18 June 2022, and a 13-year-old boy was found by officers with stab injuries.

He was treated by the emergency services at the scene, and was then rushed to hospital, where he currently remains in a stable condition.

A 13-year-old male and a 14-year-old male have been arrested on suspicion of assault, GMP has since confirmed.

Giving an update on the incident, Inspector Matthew Harvey, of GMP's Trafford district, said: "Officers have moved swiftly to make an arrest and the suspect is being questioned in custody [and] our enquiries are continuing."

He added that there will be "extra officers in the area".

"Knife crime can have devastating consequences and the public want to see police officers challenging those causing the issues," he continued.

"I want to reassure the community that we are continuing to work closely with our partner agencies to ensure we keep Trafford, and the wider Greater Manchester community, safe and free from harm."

GMP later confirmed that on Sunday 19 June 2022, officers were authorised to use Section 60 stop and search powers in Seymour Park and the surrounding area - including Ayres Road, Humphrey Road, Northumberland Road, and Seymour Grove.

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Chief Inspector Shoheb Chowdhury, from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), added that: "We absolutely understand the impact events [like these] can have on our communities and simply won't tolerate it.

"Members of the public can expect to see extra officers in the area and there is a possibility that they themselves could be stopped and searched.

"We thank them in advance for their cooperation."

Members of the public who suspect someone is carrying a weapon or is involved in criminal behaviour are being to report it to GMP or to contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Read more: New anti-knife crime video to be shown in Greater Manchester schools and colleges

GMP has also reinforced the importance of its #ForeverAmnesty campaign to 'bin the knife', and has reminded the public that there is at least one amnesty bin at a police station in each Greater Manchester district.

There are 13 amnesty bins permanently located across Greater Manchester where you can anonymously deposit a knife.

You can find out more and source your nearest amnesty bin here.

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As part of our #ForeverAmnesty campaign to 'bin the knife' we remind the public that there is at least one amnesty bin at a police station in each Greater Manchester district.

— GMP Stretford (@GMPstretford) June 18, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/motorists-told-to-brace-for-traffic-surge-this-week-due-to-national-rail-strikes/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:31:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286635

Motorists are being told to expect a surge in traffic on roads across the UK this week as a result of the biggest national rail strike in decades.

The AA has today issued a warning to all drivers that they are likely to face long queues as most railway lines will be closed during the industrial strike action on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday as workers take part in what is the biggest walkout in the industry for more than 30 years in a row over pay, jobs, and conditions.

It's believed that the worst-affected roads are likely to be main motorway arteries, according to the AA, as well as rural and suburban areas.

Scotland and Wales are expected to be the worst hit out of the nations, with the M74, M8 and A9 in Scotland predicted to see severe traffic, and the M4, A55, A5, and A483 in Wales also affected, according to the AA.

Read more: Railway workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of ‘biggest strike’ in decades

Even through the rail strikes are only set for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, delays and cancellations also look likely on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday too.

Many commuters are therefore expected to "give up on trains for the whole week".

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RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis said an impact on the roads was "inevitable", and the walkouts mean it's little wonder so many Brits are dependent on their vehicles.

He added: "Major city routes as well as those serving the home counties are likely to see some of the biggest increases in traffic volumes as, even if rail lines are still open, there will be significantly fewer trains running."

The RMT Union officially confirmed earlier this month 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, with 89% voting in favour of strike action and only 11% voting against it.

Read more: Rail workers to ‘shut down the system’ with national three-day strike this month

The RMT Union said 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”.

Members of the RMT Union at Network Rail and 13 train operators - including Northern and Avanti West Coast - will subsequently strike this week, with only around one in five trains expected to be running.

Last-minute talks between unions and rail bosses will continue today.

But it's been revealed that no government representative will be there for the negotiations, and union leaders have accused the government of "abjectly failing" in their responsibilities and "inflaming tensions" over the rail dispute.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: "The government has the power to help end this dispute but rather than working in good faith to find a negotiated settlement, ministers are inflaming tensions and trying to pitch worker against worker... [when they] should be getting people around the table to help agree a fair deal."

She said nobody takes strike action lightly, but insisted that rail staff have been left with "no other option".

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"Many rail staff who will be hit hardest, such as caterers and cleaners, are on low and average earnings [and] it’s insulting to ask them to take yet another real-terms pay cut when rail companies took £500 million in profits during the pandemic," she continued.

"If these cuts go ahead, thousands of safety-critical and frontline jobs will be lost.

"We need a better vision for the future of rail than commuters packed on unsafe trains like sardines."

Featured Image - Malc McDonald (via Geograph)

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A special timetable will operate in England, Wales and Scotland from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 June inclusive.

The timetable - published on Friday - will aim to offer the best service possible despite industrial action planned next week by the RMT union:

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— Network Rail (@networkrail) June 15, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/brits-banned-from-wearing-football-shirts-and-swim-shorts-at-some-majorca-restaurants/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:48:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286658

British tourists at one of Majorca's most popular party resorts have been banned from wearing football shirts, swim shorts, glow in the dark hats, and other items of clothing.

Even though the summer holiday season has only just begun, several business owners at the Playa de Palma resort - which is often regarded as the Spanish island's partying hub - say they are already fed-up with so-called "drunken tourism".

Some of them even believe the "battle has already been lost" this year.

And so, according to reports in The Mirror, a number of restaurant owners in the resort have clubbed together and come to the decision to impose a new dress code - which is already looking set to inconvenience many British holiday makers this summer.

The list of banned clothing items includes tank tops without straps, swimming trunks, swimsuits, any accessories purchased from street vendors - such as gold chains, glow-in-the-dark hats, and football strips.

On top of that, if a tourist is wearing any clothes that show the logo of a business which "promotes drunken tourism", they too will be banned from participating venues.

All tourists will have to follow the new dress code rules, or they will be refused access.

The ban applies to 11 restaurants at the moment - which are all associated with the Palma Beach brand - but others are likely to follow, according to The Mirror.

The venues have placed QR codes at the entrance for customers to check the dress code.

The participating restaurants say the banned clothing items don't fit in with the environment of quality restaurants and that only "simple clothing" is permitted, warning that although there may be some flexibility during the day, there will be no tolerance at night.

Read more: ‘Middle-class coke heads’ taking drugs at football matches face five-year ban

According to Juanmi Ferrer - CEO of Palma Beach - drunken behaviour from holidaymakers has progressively been getting worse in recent years, explaining recently that: "The situation on public roads is worse now than in 2017, 2018 and 2019 [and] we already consider the season lost in terms of incivility control."

He added: "We need support from the authorities because neither the businesses nor the residents can stop it."

Ferrer did however explain that the decision to impose new dress code rules isn't a hostile one against British tourists in particular, but is instead being done to try and "re-educate" people through "friendly ways of communicating".

Featured Image - Kačka a Ondra (via Flickr)

]]> 286658 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/you-can-watch-marvel-films-with-cocktails-and-popcorn-at-a-hidden-manchester-cinema-this-weekend/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:18:19 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286687

A whole host of popular Marvel films are being screened at a hidden cinema in Manchester city centre this weekend.

If you’d consider yourself to be a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and all things superhero, then you’ll probably want to get yourself down to one of Manchester’s most popular hotels, King Street Townhouse, this weekend as the venue’s very-own exclusive cinema will be screening eight films from the iconic franchise.

The Marvel Movie Weekender will be taking over from Friday 24 - Sunday 26 June.

King Street Townhouse’s vintage-style cinema isn’t always one that everyone’s familiar with, as it’s tucked away in the hotel's cellars and seats only a handful of people at a time for the ultimate viewing experience, but it's well worth a visit and this weekend couldn't be a more ideal time.

The award-winning hotel is inviting fans to "assemble your Avengers" for a Marvel movie weekend, which is kicking off with screenings of all three films in the Iron Man series starring Robert Downey Jr as the title role on Friday 24 June.

Saturday will see two stand-alone Marvel classics screened, starting out with the groundbreaking 2018 smash-hit that is Black Panther, starring the late Chadwick Boseman as the title character.

The final film in the Avengers franchise and the second highest-grossing film of all time, Avengers: Endgame, will then round out the Saturday lineup.

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Bringing the weekend to a fitting close, all three films in the original Spider-Man trilogy, with Tobey Maguire donning the spidey suit, will then be screened on Sunday for "a dash of Spider-Verse chaos".

Tickets to the Marvel Movie Weekender start from £15 per person for just the film, and are available to book on the King Street Townhouse website here.

If you want to upgrade this to include a cocktail, popcorn, and pick ‘n’ mix package, then it'll be £30 per person instead, and for those wanting a mini-Marvel Marathon, then you can either watch the whole Iron Man or Spider-Man trilogy for £50 per person.

A cocktail and treats are included in the movie marathon ticket prices.

Marvel not really your thing? Don't worry, there’s plenty of other cinema packages at King Street Townhouse too, including the ‘Movie Night In’ package - which gives you exclusive use of the whole private cinema to yourselves, and your party can pick any movie, documentary or sporting event to watch.

The ‘Reunion Cinema Package’ is also another popular one, which gives you and your friends and family private use of the cinema, the choice of what to watch, and also the option to add on a three-course dinner with wine at the King Street Townhouse Wine Cellar.

Other packages available to book include the ‘Cocktail Cinema Package’, the ‘Cinema Brunch Experience’, and the ‘Cinema Afternoon Tea’.

You can find more information and get booking on the King Street Townhouse website here.

Featured Image - King Street Townhouse

 

]]> 286687 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/primark-to-trial-a-click-and-collect-service-at-dozens-of-north-west-stores-this-year/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286715

Primark has confirmed that a long-awaited click and collect service is to be trialled at dozens of its North West stores.

The owners of the fashion retail giant, Associated British Foods (ABF), has announced that it will trial a click and collect service on an expanded range of children's products, and has revealed that the trial is set to take place in up to 25 stores in the northwest of England.

The range includes about 2,000 items across clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products.

After it was revealed last year that Primark was to launch a new website where shoppers would be able to see what products were available to buy in their local branch before they arrive in store, Associated British Foods has now said that it believes that click and collect has the potential to "satisfy unfulfilled demand".

It also believes the trial would drive footfall to high streets across North West England, both from existing and new customers.

The trial will begin towards the end of the year.

"We have chosen a much-expanded range of children’s products for this trial, which we believe has the potential to satisfy unfulfilled demand, driving footfall from both existing and new customers to deliver incremental sales in store," ABF said as part of a trading update.

The trial will also include nursery furniture that the retailer said would be "particularly attractive for our customers who do not regularly shop in our larger stores".

ABF added: "This trial will enable us to provide more fashion, licence and lifestyle products to more customers and more often. In-store collection will be available from designated areas, designed to be welcoming and situated in the heart of the store".

In-store returns will be also be offered free as part of the trial, ABF confirmed.

Read more: Primark is launching a new stock checker website so you can track down your favourite items

The announcement of the click and collect trial comes as ABF issued a trading statement showing that sales at Primark were up 81% over the 12 weeks to 28 May compared with the same period in 2021, at £1.7 billion.

The company also confirmed that sales in the quarter were also 4% higher than the same period in 2019, just ahead of the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK.

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]]> 286715 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/city-centre/an-after-hours-adults-only-event-is-coming-to-the-science-and-industry-museum-manchester/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:06:04 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286357

The Science and Industry Museum will be throwing open its doors for a very special after-hours evening next month.

The adults-only Amazônia: Late has been inspired by Sebastião Salgado's breathtaking photography exhibition, which is currently in place in the museum’s award-winning Special Exhibitions Gallery.

Visitors will be able to celebrate the Amazon region in an evening filled with creative activities, demos, music and special events.

It will take people on a journey of discovery around Amazonia, exploring how scientists are tackling the challenges facing this immense ecosystem - and the mark that’s leaving on the people who live there.

MetMunch will be on hand serving up a taste of the Amazon rainforest, while Peruvian-born musician Tocha will be performing.

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You’ll also be able to speak to world-leading experts from the University of Salford to learn how satellite technology is used by the European Space Agency to track forest biomass and changes across Amazonia.

Read more: International photography exhibition Amazônia opens at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum

Some of the activities at Amazônia: Late have been developed with Festival Brazil Footprint 00, highlights of which include the UK premiere of THEMÔNIAS (a series of four short films) and Amazônia Mapping (a newly-commissioned audio-visual artwork by Roberta Carvalho).

There’ll also be a display of personal objects, crafts and contemporary sustainable designs made in the region, all of which highlight the importance of 'making' within spiritual and economic prosperity.

The acclaimed exhibition Amazônia will also be open throughout the evening, bringing together more than 200 powerful black-and-white photographs, interviews with indigenous leaders, and a soundtrack evoking the sounds of the forest by renowned composer Jean-Michel Jarre.

It’s the first UK exhibition of this scale outside of London for over 20 years from the world-renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado.

Salgado worked in the Amazon for seven years with 12 different indigenous communities to create the exhibition, capturing photographs that show a forest on a crucial tipping point in the fight against climate change.

You can book your ticket for the Late - and remember to add on your free Amazônia ticket too - through Science and Industry Museum’s website here, or by calling 033 0058 0058.

Featured Image - The Science Museum Group

]]> 286357 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/a-three-day-canalside-beer-festival-is-coming-to-manchester-this-weekend/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:58:03 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286705

A three-day canalside beer festival is coming to Manchester this weekend, bringing together some of the UK's (and the world's) best breweries.

Taking place at the waterside neighbourhood Kampus, Summer Beer Thing - the summer counterpart to Manchester's Indy Man Beer Con festival - will kick off this Friday from 4pm, with a DJ in the garden from 5pm. 

2022's event will bring together a brand new line-up of breweries and food traders including soon-to-be Kampus residents Madre and Great North Pie Co.

Elsewhere, there'll be more food from the likes of newcomer Pollen, as well as Nells' pizza and Levanter.

Beer lovers can expect to find a range of different beer styles on offer from various brewers, as well as a range of different street foods - from sandwiches and pastries to tacos, pies and giant pizza slices.

This year’s event also features a wine bar from Beeswing, cocktails in collaboration with Campari, and a range of interesting and creative non-alcoholic options.

Organised by the teams behind prolific beer bars Port Street Beer House, Common and The Beagle, the festival will bring brewers from across the country down to the waterside location to showcase their latest creations.

Summer Beer Thing first began in 2017 at Sadler’s Yard, with over 3,000 people visiting across the weekend each year.

A showcase of different beer styles, the festival has bars dedicated to hoppy, session, fruit and sour beers and the feel of a party with beer as the focal point with plenty for both experts and beginners in the world of craft ale.

Read more: The latest on Manchester’s New York-style ‘sky park’ on Castlefield Viaduct

This summer, the festival will run from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 June, kicking off from 4pm on the Friday with a DJ in the garden.

 Tickets are priced between £6 and £10 and are on sale now via the Summer Beer Thing website.

Ticket holders will also be given a branded glass to take home after the festival, and can purchase tokens to spend at a range of festival bars featuring craft beers, fruits and sours, hoppy, hoppier and session beers as well as a range of non-beer drinks.

Feature image – Summer Beer Thing

]]> 286705 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/inside-sonata-manchesters-new-late-night-piano-and-jazz-bar/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:35:41 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286735

Hidden down a little cut-through at the side of one of Manchester's historic chop houses is Sonata, a brand new late-night piano and jazz bar.

Just off the main cut-and-thrust of the busy Cross Street, if you slip down the alleyway next to Mr Thomas's you'll come across a lit doorway concealing the newest addition to Manchester's late-night party scene.

Set to take the city by storm, it will open until 1am through the week and 2am on the weekends.

The new cabaret bar has been brought to life by Dale Bassett - a former theatrical and musical entertainer who used to perform on the London scene - and is set to open in the city this week, with a glitzy launch party planned for Thursday 30 June.

Ahead of that, we were lucky enough to pop down for a sneak peek at the new bar - and we left feeling pretty impressed.

The new music-led venue draws inspiration from the cabaret scenes of the capital, as well as those in New York and Berlin. Tightly packed seating fans out in front of the bar's main stage, with an eye-catching, spot-lit white grand Yamaha piano at its center.

Further back, large comfy red leather booths are tucked into corners and lit by low-hanging exposed filament bulbs, ideal for larger groups.

Whilst the tables here are pretty close together to maximise space, there's no need to worry about squeezing out to get to the bar - as Sonata's staff will come to you to take your food and drink orders.

Open seven nights a week with a late license, drinks will be served here into the early hours. We have it on good authority that a good martini will be a staple on the bar's cocktail menu. whilst food-wise there will be a selection of tempting cheese and charcuterie to nibble on.

Read more: Inside Manchester’s brand new ‘Battle Bar’ at the Printworks

As for the music itself, the bar's soundtrack will play host to a mix of genres from pop standards to Broadway ballads, jazz classics to quirky cabaret, as it showcases singers, pianists and cabaret artists from across the UK and beyond.

Acclaimed West End star Alex Young, cabaret icon Paulus and distinguished jazz pianist and vocalist Jeremy Sassoon are among those leading the bill, appearing alongside local musicians including songstress The Chanteuse, soul singer and pianist Charlie Cooper and pop sensation Passmore.

International talent, meanwhile, will include Berlin-based cabaret sensation Jack Woodhead (returning to his hometown of Manchester to perform at Sonata), American piano-vocalist Andrew J Boyer and Canadian soprano and comedian Delea Shand.

Read more: Red Hot Chilli Peppers at Emirates Old Trafford – support act, setlist, stage times and how to get there

Husband and wife duo The Retrosettes will host a regular residency, .and Olivier Award-winning composer Richard Thomas and comedian and singer Sooz Kempner will bring their original show ‘Wrong Songs’ to Sonata in July.

The venue will also present featured shows like ‘Voices & Lyrics’, a celebration of lesser-known musical theatre, and ‘Le Chat Noir’, a classical cabaret evoking Piaf, Dietrich and Brel, with timeless songs by the likes of Weill, Schoenberg and Debussy.

A regular open mic cabaret night, with accompaniment from a house pianist, will encourage budding singers to take to the stage, and Sonata will also showcase some of Manchester’s most exciting up and coming talent, including jazz fusion trio Outlier, singer-songwriters Adelaide Taylor and Daf Hughes, and BBC Introducingfeatured artist Rosita.

Speaking on the new opening Dale Bassett, founder of Sonata Piano & Cabaret Lounge, said: “This incredibly varied programme is the perfect way to launch this unique new Manchester venue.

“I am thrilled and privileged to be able to host such a wonderful selection of acts. Whether you want to see some of the world’s finest cabaret artists, the nation’s best pianists or the city’s most exciting new singer-songwriters, you will find it all at Sonata.

“I can’t wait to welcome these fantastic performers to our stage – and guests through our doors to experience their talent!”

Feature image - The Manc Group

]]> 286735 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/easyjet-apologises-for-failing-customers-but-says-more-flights-will-be-cut-this-summer/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:51:22 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286755

easyJet has issued a public apology to customers for "failing to deliver the service they have come to expect from us".

But the company has admitted that more flights will be cancelled this summer.

After what has been scenes of travel chaos at airports across the UK in recent weeks, with many travellers hit by long queues, flight delays, and in several cases, services cancelled in advance and on the last minutes, budget airliner easyJet has apologised to customers and blamed issues such as staff shortages and air traffic control delays for the ongoing issues.

easyJet has confirmed that a number of flights will be cancelled in and out of Gatwick over the coming months, which is in response to the airport's announcement last week that it would be introducing flight caps to help it cope with a staff shortage.

It's thought that this could mean the cancellation of up to 10,000 of 160,000 flights on sale for July, August, and September, which are undoubtedly some of the busiest months for air travel, but easyJet has not confirmed numbers yet.

Read more: easyJet cancels over 200 flights due to COVID staff absences

It is also unclear at this time whether any other UK airports - including Manchester Airport - are to be affected by easyJet's announcement.

A statement confirming the upcoming reduction in flights, the airline said: "easyJet is proactively consolidating a number of flights across affected airports [and] this provides customers with advance notice and the potential to rebook on to alternative flights."

easyJet's CEO John Lundgren said the airline was not struggling to recruit people, but that the struggle is rather in getting security clearance for new employees - with ID clearance said to be taking 14 weeks compared to 10 weeks previously - and he also referenced Brexit's ending of Europeans' ability to move freely to the UK to work as having an impact.

Read more: Manchester Airport tells travellers to ‘take time’ - but says hundreds of new staff are on the way

"Delivering a safe and reliable operation for our customers in this challenging environment is easyJet's highest priority and we are sorry that for some customers we have not been able to deliver the service they have come to expect from us," Mr Lundgren said.

"While in recent weeks, the action we have taken to build in further resilience has seen us continue to operate up to 1,700 flights and carry up to a quarter of a million customers a day, the ongoing challenging operating environment has unfortunately continued to have an impact which has resulted in cancellations."

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]]> 286755 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-worlds-first-pub-for-plants-is-opening-in-manchester-city-centre/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:40:05 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286791

A 'pub for plants' will be taking over one of Manchester's favourite watering holes and transforming it into a foliage-friendly boozer.

Northern Quarter pub The Freemount will be reimagined as 'The Seed & Sip' for one night only on Wednesday, June 29, as part of a partnership between Inch's cider and leading online plant retailer Patch.

It will play host to an array of forna-inspired events including, wackily, a gig for plants that will be performed by indie rock band Red Rum Club.

Promising the perfect night out for plant and human punters alike, the Seed and Sip will also host its own horticultural twist on speed dating in the form of 'speed planting' sessions.

Open to singles and couples, it's more about finding your perfect plant than your perfect partner - with expert advice from the Patch team to prove there really is a plant out there for everyone.

On entry guests will be given tokens for free pints of Inch’s cider and Heineken 0.0, as well as delicious snacks and the chance to win stellar prizes to see out the summer. 

Those heading down will be met with a living wall of plants that will permanently take over the pub's exterior, created by the award-winning Edible Bus Stop who have just taken home the Silver-Gilt at The Chelsea Flower Show.

Plant Doctors from Patch will be on hand to help guests discover their perfect plant partner, and a special guest comedian will host a Plant Pub Quiz where guests will be in with the chance of winning a number of festival tickets to Tramlines and Boardmasters.

The Seed and Sip will be launching at 73-75 Oldham Street in Manchester on 29 June from 6pm for over 18s.

A limited number of spaces are available, and you can register for a place by emailing theseedandsip@thisiscow.com with your full name. The pub will also be open to walk-ins during the night. 

The partnership hopes to showcase the importance of sustainability, connecting pubs and nature together as one.

Rachel Holms HEINEKEN UK, Cider Unit Director, says: “Inch’s Cider focuses on sustainability and nature, which is why we’ve teamed up with Patch to bring consumers a taste of nature in a fun and exciting way. The Seed and Sip is an experience like no other for pub-goers and plants alike, an environment to chill, drink a cold cider and meet new friends – of both the human and horticultural variety. 

“Patch is the go-to brand for a new generation of urban drinkers who have an increased interest in nature, so we’re excited about this partnership and shared passion for bringing pubs and nature together as one - and you may even leave with a personality-matched plant to move in with you too!”

Red Rum Club’s lead singer, Francis Doran, said: “We have performed to many different crowds in a wide variety of venues over the years, but this is by far the most unique audience we will have the pleasure of entertaining. We hope that the plant guests at the Seed and Sip not only enjoy our music but find it uplifting and help them grow!” 

Freddie Blackett, Patch Founder, added: “The pub is a great British institution, and the UK is famous worldwide for its gardens, so it makes perfect sense for pubs to have lush and inviting spaces for customers to enjoy with a drink, like a pint of cider.

"We are delighted to be collaborating with a brand who shares our passions, as we set out to create greener spaces in urban areas together.”

Feature image - The Freemount Pub

]]> 286791 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/new-documentary-about-iconic-busking-band-the-piccadilly-rats-to-premiere-in-manc/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:34:12 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286800

A new documentary film about cult busking band The Piccadilly Rats is to premiere in Manchester next month.

The Piccadilly Rats: Live in Moderation is directed by filmmaker Nathan Cunningham, and produced by Greg Bass, alongside band members Gaz Stanley and Tommy Piggott, and it follows the gaggle of old buskers as they take their band from the cold and rainy streets of Manchester, right to the big stage - with some "hilarious and heartbreaking consequences" along the way.

The beloved band, made up of homeless musician Buddy Awful, old Tommy ‘Trouble’ Piggot, drummer Martin Busterabcat, and "street dancer" the late Ray Boddington, were known for bringing joy to the people of our city with their unique and scratchy rock’n’roll street performances.

But they always dreamed of more than singing and dancing in the rain.

The new 87-minute documentary will take viewers along with the band on their ambitious journey to the top, which is admittedly met with "nothing but a procession of epic failures", before they eventually get an offer to perform at a big festival on the same bill as one of their music idols, Noel Gallagher.

Read more: New book tells the life stories of beloved Manchester band The Piccadilly Rats

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By proving that even a bunch of old-timers can have their moment in the limelight, The Piccadilly Rats: Live in Moderation has already been described as "hilarious and heartbreaking".

It ultimately aims to tell the story of "the last of a dying breed of Mancunians".

"I chose to make this film because I saw the importance of its social documentation," explained director Nathan Cunningham ahead of next month's premier.

He continued: "This documentary is a wonderful story of love, friendship, loyalty and of course, rock n roll. The film is beautifully shot but keeps its rawness throughout. It was very important for me to show beauty within the raw.

"The characters are at their best in these true and honest moments".

The Piccadilly Rats: Live in Moderation is to premiere at HOME Manchester on Saturday 9 July at 6pm, before it's taken out on the film festival circuit.

The premier will also be followed with a Q&A by Nathan Cunningham, Greg Bass, and band members Gaz and Tommy.

You can find out more and grab tickets to the screening here.

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It's been nowt but blood, sweat and tears! But as promised, The Piccadilly Rats LIVE in moderation debuts at @HOME_mcr on July 9th at 6pm followed by Q&A. Follow the link and get your tickets while you still can. Up the Rats!! 🐀 https://t.co/vrLmy9Cmk8

— Nathan Cunningham (@NathGeese78) May 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/trainee-lancashire-police-officer-faked-positive-lateral-flow-test-in-a-bid-to-get-time-off/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:49:13 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286855

A tribunal has heard this week that a trainee Lancashire Police officer faked having COVID-19 so that he could work from home.

The misconduct hearing heard yesterday of how Ahmed Anwari told his training officer at Lancashire Constabulary last December that he could not come in to work because of a positive lateral flow test result - but his claim was eventually uncovered when he was asked to send a photograph of the test result as proof.

It then became clear to the Constabulary upon receiving photographic proof that "the test had been manually altered with drawn red lines", Mr Anwari’s disciplinary was told.

Once the Constabulary sensed that there may be an issue, the trainee officer was then invited to take another lateral flow test on a Microsoft Teams meeting, where he again falsely-claimed the result was positive.

When confronted about whether the test was genuine, he admitted to faking it and lying.

Mr Anwari explained that he drew lines on the lateral flow test so that he could stay at home under the then self-isolation COVID-19 rules.

He resigned from the force a day later.

Chairing the misconduct hearing in Ormskirk - which Mr Anwari chose not to attend and was not legally represented - Chief Constable Chris Rowley found that former officer 2568 Anwari had breached standards of professional behaviour and in doing so had committed gross misconduct.

Read more: Follow-up PCR tests scrapped for asymptomatic people who test positive on lateral flows

He said: “I find that had Mr Anwari still been a member of Lancashire Constabulary he would have been dismissed.

“Police officers must keep in mind at all times that the public expect them to maintain high standards of professional behaviour.”

Featured Image - John Cameron (via Unsplash)

]]> 286855 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/tv-chef-gordon-ramsay-makes-surprise-visit-to-loaf-for-manchester-tart/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:42:54 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286863

Celebrity TV chef Gordon Ramsay left local bakers surprised and elated yesterday after he dropped into their newly-opened cafe for a slice of Manchester tart.

Unable to resist the local delicacy, the no-nonsense TV chef headed to the brand new Loaf cafe at Affinity Living, Spinningfields, for a sweet pick-me-up after a day of filming a top secret new project.

To the delight of the team, he opted for this week's new special, a slice of Manchester tart loaf cake made with a vanilla base and custard filling, coconut-infused buttercream and fresh raspberry jam.

Loaf founder Aiden Ryan shared a picture of himself beaming next to the firebrand TV chef on social media last night and described Gordon Ramsay as 'such a gent'.

Alongside the snap, which quickly started racking up the likes, he wrote: "We had a cheeky visit from the one and only @gordongram and his team!

"Thank you for joining us for a slice of the Manchester Tart and for the well wishes!!! Such a gent!!!

"If Gordon says it’s good, it must be good - right?!"

The quirkily-decorated new cafe, which is done up in all pinks, greens and whites, sits on the bank of the river Irwell and is a one-minute walk away from the People's History Museum.

It specialises in old-school loaf cakes, which is something that Aiden first began baking in lockdown to raise money for the NHs, as well as serving loafnuts (their take on donuts), pastries and freshly brewed cups of coffee.]

Read more: Man who baked for NHS to fundraise in lockdown opens Salford cafe

Alongside this classic collection of nostalgic cakes, you’ll also find the Loaf Au Choc, croissant loaves and brioche loave fresh on the counter every day, all served by the slice.

Elsewhere, there’ll be artisanal sandwiches and bagels provided by Sndwch Mcr, salads and smoothies from Bondi Bowls, and naturally made soft drinks from Steep Soda Co.

Those heading down can find weekly Loaf favourites topped with Jammie Dodgers, Biscoff, Bourbon Biscuits and Custard Creams, as well as the Manchester Tart special enjoyed by Gordon Ramsay this week.

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]]> 286863 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/chester-zoo-unveils-plans-for-overnight-safari-lodges-where-you-can-wake-up-to-giraffes/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:50:47 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286865

Animal-lovers could soon be able to stay overnight in a safari lodge and wake up to see giraffes and other animals roaming freely.

This is because, according to reports by CheshireLive, Chester Zoo has this week unveiled and resubmitted exciting plans to build a range of safari-style lodges and tents on a plot of land that is currently owned by the zoo, but not actively-used.

The zoo was originally given planning permission to build 28 lodges and 14 tents in September 2019, but the COVID-19 pandemic meant the project had to be put on hold. 

But now, bosses at the UK’s biggest charity zoo have expanded and resubmitted proposals for their 'Natural Vision' masterplan to a total of 63 lodges around “a large body of water”, which aims to turn the popular tourist attraction into a Savannah habitat with an African street, a restaurant and bar, and a welcome building.

According to the planning documents, the 63 lodges - which would be built around a lake - would all be of varying styles and sizes, with 54 built initially, with the option to build a further nine in future. 

They would either be four or six-bed lodges, including a king size bed and bunk beds, and zoo bosses say they are designed to blend into the landscape.

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To maintain this habitat, trees appropriate for the African Savannah landscape will be sporadically-planted, while a denser and greener ‘islands zone’ will be created to provide greater species diversity for wildlife.

Read more: Chester Zoo has been crowned the best large visitor attraction in England for 2022

The Grasslands centrepiece will be home to multiple rare and endangered species - including Rothschild’s giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, ostrich, and antelope - all living alongside one another, and there will also be two giraffe feeding stations next to the Bachelor Giraffe Paddock too, with one reserved exclusively for guests of two of the lodges. 

An ‘island’ in the centre of the lake would be used as an events space.

The on-site restaurant is set to seat up to 120 people, who can all tuck into freshly-prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinner services - with the first-floor views overlooking the lake and the giraffe enclosure.

Jamie Christon - Chief Operating Officer at Chester Zoo - said of the proposals back in 2019: "Grasslands will be a phenomenal experience and will cement Chester Zoo’s standing as one of the world’s very best attractions.

“Featuring state-of-the-art conservation breeding facilities for a range of threatened African species, Grasslands will yet again see the zoo push the boundaries of world-class animal care.

“Crucially, it will bring our vital, global conservation work to life for visitors, while boosting the zoo’s charitable income to further help achieve our mission to prevent extinction, here in the UK and around the world.”

Chester Zoo says it aims to open the lodges sometime in mid-2023.

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Stockport has been named as one of the best "up and coming" areas in the UK to invest in 2022, according to a new list.

Each year, The Sunday Times publishes lists of the best places to live across the country and also names some of the areas it considers to be the most "up and coming" so that people keen to make a move can figure out where is best to invest their money - and for 2022, Stockport has given a glowing recommendation.

The leading national newspaper named the Greater Manchester borough in its annual list that was published over the weekend.

The Sunday Times pointed to Stockport's close proximity to Manchester city centre, its wide range of housing options and neighbourhoods, upcoming developments, and bustling hospitality scene some of the reasons why it's one of the best places to invest in the UK in 2022.

Read more: Major new £60m neighbourhood in Stockport takes big step forward

It also claimed Stockport is home to some of the region's "most interesting people", and is gearing up to become one of "the coolest little corners of the country".

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Giving a rundown of North West investment options, and giving a well-deserved nod to Stockport, The Sunday Times said: "It’s partly by accident that Manchester’s most interesting people desert the increasingly corporate city centre to outer suburbs in search of family houses, fresh air and better places than Piccadilly Gardens to walk the dog. It’s also part of a plan, championed by the Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, to create town centres good enough to rival the city, with the same quality of homes and amenities, but at much lower prices.

"The best example so far is Stockport.

"Only 15 minutes from central Manchester by train, and already a magnet for interesting independent businesses such as the much-lauded restaurant Where the Light Gets In, the indie bookshop Rare Mags and the Produce Hall food market.

Read more: A Manc’s Guide to | Stockport - where ancient history meets up-and-coming cool

"The imminent conversion of the beautiful Weir Mill, next to the Mersey, and the iconic railway viaduct by the leading Manchester social impact developer Capital & Centric into flats, shops and public spaces is the highlight of a £1 billion regeneration that will transform a historic centre that’s already looking like one of the coolest little corners of the country."

Stockport Council says the borough's recognition in this prestigious national list shows that "Stockport is going places".

“These are really exciting times for Stockport," said Council Leader Mark Hunter.

"All this investment will boost the growth of the town centre, which will in turn, create modern, innovative spaces that will celebrate the town’s rich history and unique character."

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]]> 286896 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/morrissey-announces-new-solo-tour-with-manchester-apollo-date/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:28:05 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286918

British singer-songwriter Morrissey has just announced a major UK and Ireland tour starting this September, that will see the former The Smiths member play a special one-off show in Manchester.

Born right here in in Manchester, Morrissey is of Irish parents and, specifically, Dublin lineage, He was the singer and lyricist of The Smiths for 6 years, before moving into a new career as a successful solo artist for the past 35 years.

In 1994 his album "Your Arsenal" was Grammy-nominated, and his songs have been covered by big names including David Bowie, Nancy Sinatra, the Killers, Marianne Faithfull, Chrissie Hynde, My Chemical Romance, Thelma Houston and Christy Moore.

The new tour will bring him to the Manchester Apollo for one night in October, as well as including two London dates at The Palladium and O2 Academy Brixton, and further dates in Blackpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Stockton, Killarney and Brighton.

Morrissey has enjoyed 16 albums in the UK Top Ten, plus 9 Top Ten albums with his former group The Smiths, of which Morrissey was a founder member. In the U.S., Morrissey has had two Top Ten albums, and eight Top 20 albums.

In 1991, he broke The Beatles' record for selling out the Hollywood Bowl, and in 2006 he was voted the second Greatest Living British Icon by BBC viewers, with Sir David Attenborough first and Sir Paul McCartney third.

In 2012, he was awarded the Keys to the City of Tel Aviv, and in 2013 Penguin Classics published Morrissey Autobiography, which became the second fastest-selling autobiography in British history.

The book spent six weeks at number 1, five weeks at number 2, four weeks at number 3, and is a continuing British best seller.

Read more: Inside Sonata, Manchester’s new late-night piano and jazz bar

Tickets for the UK dates go on general sale Thursday 23 June at 9.30am via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk, with tickets for Killarney, Ireland available via www.ticketmaster.ie.  

Morrissey In Concert

Sat 24 Sep 2022                Killarney INEC Arena
Wed 28 Sep 2022             Blackpool Opera House
Fri 30 Sep 2022                  Doncaster Dome
Sun 02 Oct 2022                Glasgow SEC Armadillo
Tue 04 Oct 2022                Manchester O2 Apollo
Wed 05 Oct 2022              Birmingham O2 Academy
Fri 07 Oct 2022                  Stockton Globe
Sun 09 Oct 2022                The London Palladium
Tue 11 Oct 2022                London O2 Academy Brixton
Fri 14 Oct 2022                  Brighton Centre

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]]> 286918 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/you-can-explore-manchester-town-halls-hidden-spaces-on-a-new-tour-once-it-reopens/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:10:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286946

Manchester City Council says plans for a new attraction in Manchester Town Hall that tells the story of the iconic building and showcases some of its unique treasures and artefacts have taken a big step forward.

And it means visitors can explore hidden spaces on a new tour once it reopens.

In case you're not up to speed, Manchester Town Hall, which officially opened all the way back in 1877, has been closed since 2018 while the 'Our Town Hall' project - one of the biggest heritage schemes the UK has ever seen - is carried out, and the Grade I-listed building is currently being repaired and restored to "safeguard it for future generations".

As well as this, the building is also being sympathetically-upgraded to modern safety and access standards before it's set to reopen to the public in 2024.

An important part of the huge restoration project involves ensuring that the Town Hall’s story is told in "an immersive and interactive way", according to the Council, and this including telling the tales of the people who have played a part in its long history and the treasure trove of objects they have left behind.

Which is why the Council has appointed Wilmslow-based exhibition designers Mather & Co to create a new ‘visitor experience’ to welcome people back to the once the Town Hall finally reopens.

The 328 sq m ground-floor exhibition space will be free to use with no admission charges.

Read more: Manchester Town Hall’s ‘painstaking’ restoration project to be featured in TV documentary

If all of that wasn't brilliant enough as it is, there will also be a chance to go on brand-new guided tours to explore some of the town hall’s hidden spaces rarely, if ever, been open to the public before - such as the Victorian police cells, courtyard area, and clock tower.

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"This new attraction will open up this beloved building as a destination," said Cllr Luthfur Rahman, lead member for the Our Town Hall project.

"It will give visitors the chance to explore its fascinating heritage, see more of its collections, and learn the fascinating and sometimes surprising stories behind them. It will be a welcome addition to Manchester’s varied cultural scene and we look forward to sharing more details of what people can see when Manchester Town Hall reopens in 2024."

Sarah Clarke - Managing Director at Mather & Co - added: "We want visitors of all ages to experience the story of the Town Hall using their senses, through discovery, experimentation, hidden reveals, exploration, and play. 

"We don’t want this experience to be a museum, we want to create a memorable experience with personality."

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A new exhibition will let visitors to Manchester Town Hall explore its fascinating history and civic treasures when it reopens in 2024.

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— Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) June 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-pledges-to-build-36000-homes-before-2032-in-new-housing-strategy/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:51:40 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286967

Manchester City Council has unveiled a new housing strategy, and it looks to bringing 36,000 new homes to the area over the next 10 years.

In a bid to create "diverse, sustainable, and long-lasting communities" across Manchester, the Council has decided to give the city’s housing strategy a refresh and update it to meet the demand for all types of homes - which crucially includes the ambitious commitment to building a whopping 36,000 more before the year 2032.

10,000 of these homes will be social and affordable housing, according to the Council.

The Council said it will need to work closely in partnership both the private and public housing sectors to achieve this ambition set out.

At least 80% of all the new homes set to be built over the next decade are on Brownfield sites close to public transport links, according to the Council, and there are also plans to build 3,000 new large affordable family homes by 2032 as well with the aim of tackling overcrowding in parts of the city where families are bigger.

The new housing strategy also includes building more homes for older people that are "the right size" and appropriate for their needs.

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Aside from the ambition to build tens of thousands of new homes, planners are also committed to supporting 15,000 more people get on the property ladder over the next 10 years, and the Council is looking to do this by increasing the number of Shared Ownership and Rent To Buy homes delivered too.

With Manchester's target to become a zero carbon city-region by 2038 also in mind, the Council says that at least a third of the city’s 70,000 social homes will be retrofitted to low carbon standards by 2032.

50% of the new homes built by 2025 will also be low or zero carbon.

"We believe that everyone should have access to a safe home in a vibrant community, that is secure and affordable to our residents," explained Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development.

Read more: A new school, community hub, and 700 homes planned for Newton Heath

"We are confident that this new strategy will help our residents move into the homes they need, and it will react to a number of challenges, including increasing the number of affordable and social homes, helping people to get a foot on the property ladder, and to make sure housing is a key part of the city’s zero carbon journey."

Manchester City Council's leader Bev Craig also pointed to good-quality housing being "a fundamental need for everyone".

Read more: New £50 million canalside neighbourhood planned for Ancoats

She continued: "Our new housing strategy is about making sure that Manchester works for everyone [and] it means building the homes our residents need, adapting to tackle climate change head on, and making the city affordable to anyone who wants to live here.

"Manchester has always been a place of opportunity and ambition.

"Our approach to housing must meet that potential and deliver the homes that work for Manchester people."

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We have launched our new Housing Strategy for the next ten years that will deliver the homes that Manchester people need over the next decade – creating diverse, sustainable, and long-lasting communities.

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— Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) June 16, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/new-drone-footage-shows-impressive-progress-of-science-and-industry-museums-critical-restoration/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:43:34 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287054

New drone footage of the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester has been released, and it shows the impressive "scale and ambition" of its current multi-million-pound restoration project.

The new drone footage - which gives an aerial view of the site to outline the huge footprint of the museum, and most-notably show the work being delivered on the Power Hall roof - was captured by by David Bewick at Boca films, and has been assembled into a short film which is now available to watch on YouTube and the museum's social media platforms.

The film also shows some of the repairs being made to other parts of the museum, and future plans for the significant heritage site.

In case you didn't already know, the Science and Industry Museum in the heart of Manchester city centre is currently undergoing a "critical" programme of restoration works, which will eventually reveal some exciting new spaces and perspectives for visitors to enjoy, play, and learn in once it reopens to the public.

The restoration work currently ongoing is aiming to transform the Grade I and Grade II-listed Victorian buildings that make up the seven-acre city centre museum site.

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The works will create improved gallery experiences, which include the iconic Power Hall - where the term Northern Powerhouse was actually coined - and the 1830 Station and Warehouse, which are some of the world’s earliest railway buildings.

Restoration works are also in addition to the huge environmental improvements across the site too, and on top of the opening-up of new spaces for visitors, such as the award-winning Special Exhibitions Gallery, which plays host to different groundbreaking science exhibitions and experiences - including current exhibition, Amazônia.

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

The museum is also creating new connections through to The Factory - a landmark new cultural space in the city opening next year - and the River Irwell and beyond, all with the aim of "enhancing the sense of place" in its vibrant quarter of Manchester.

A number of outdoor areas are also being planted, according to the museum, with colourful new schemes to encourage biodiversity and indoor and outdoor areas for families.

"This is a very exciting time," explained Sally MacDonald, director of the Science and Industry Museum.

"We have the honour of occupying some truly exceptional buildings, which are in urgent need of restoration and we are working with specialists and taking great care to transform them, addressing historic issues to conserve important details, but also looking to the future to ensure our buildings are sustainable and provide the best experiences for visitors."

Read more: New after-hours event for adults coming to the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester

She continued: "We’re sorry if the work causes disruption, but we are sure that the final results will be well worth it, as more visitors from our local communities and beyond can enjoy the museum and continue to be inspired by the wonder of science and industry."

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"What can be achieved here will bring lifelong benefit to everyone who lives in and visits the city and it can transform the site into a place that not just explores ideas that change the world but a
museum that can itself change people’s worlds through wonder and play, and inspire curiosity, confidence, and skills," she added.

The Science and Industry Museum remains open to the public while restoration works are taking place, with several exhibitions and experiences to make the most of.

Find out more about what's on here.

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See the immense scale of our seven-acre restoration programme in this short film.

Explore our historic site from new heights with inspiring drone footage and take a closer look at revolution in progress.

Find out more: https://t.co/lwAVAalQKLhttps://t.co/shuMIcrPln

— Science and Industry Museum (@sim_manchester) June 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/aj-tracey-nines-and-knucks-to-headline-new-size-music-festival-in-manchester-this-summer/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:20:18 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287058

Manchester-based street fashion and footwear retailer size? has revealed plans to bring some huge headliners to the city as part of a new music festival that's launching this summer.

What first began as a series of intimate in-store sessions has now grown into size?'s very-own day festival, and it's building on the retailer's reputation for representing a range of up-and-coming talent from multiple genres.

Taking place right here in the retailer's hometown of Manchester, the size?sessions all-day festival will take over the O2 Victoria Warehouse this August.

Chart-topping rappers AJ Tracey, Nines, and Knucks will play headline sets.

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As well as the headline names, the first wave of acts have just been announced for the show today - with further rap artists Comfy and Juice Menace, singer-songwriters MIraa May and Tamera, and Manchester's very-own 'sisterz of darkness' duo The KTNA all confirmed on the bill.

Kennedy Taylor of The Electric Pancakes band, who also has a show on London's 'Foundation FM', is also down to play a DJ set at the festival.

Set to take place on Saturday 20 August, the new size?sessions festival plans to unite music and streetwear fans under one roof as it brings a mixture of heavy hitters and up-and-comers to the city in a brand new format.

Festival-goers will not only be able to witness some of their favourite acts, but attendees can also socialise and document their time at the festival via the Homegrown room - a social space sponsored by the newly launched fashion brand Homegrown.

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With a solid line up and a further second wave of artists set to drop soon, we don't doubt that this is going to be a big one on the city's event calendar this summer.

Read more: New documentary about iconic busking band The Piccadilly Rats to premiere in Manchester

To make sure music fans bag their tickets, tickets will first go on presale to size?access members at 10am on Wednesday 22 June via the size? website here.

This will be followed by general sale on Friday 24 June here.

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The size?sessions festival is on the horizon. Since 2017, size?sessions has seen us connect with a wide range of global and locally recognised artists across an array of music genres. But now, it's time for us to take the big stage... https://t.co/1h00opqqPr pic.twitter.com/J85gY4gqqa

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The first phase for the size?sessions festival line-up is here, with our 3 headliners: @ajtracey, @nines1ace & @Knucks. More to be announced... #sizesessions

Become a size?access member for early access to tickets 22/06 at 10am via the size?launches app. https://t.co/NKj85dJqa5 pic.twitter.com/n8qbvrHWvn

— size? (@sizeofficial) June 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/talks-to-end-rail-disputes-still-ongoing-but-passengers-told-to-expect-cancellations-all-week/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:40:34 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287105

Talks between union leaders and rail companies to end rail disputes are currently ongoing, but passengers across the UK have been told to still expect delays and cancellations all week.

The warning to all those travelling by train to brace for affected services comes as most railway lines will be closed during the nationwide industrial strike action - which started yesterday, and will commence on Thursday and Saturday - as workers take part in what is the biggest walkout in the industry for more than 30 years in a row over pay, jobs, and conditions.

The RMT Union officially confirmed earlier this month 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 the RMT.

Strike action comes after 71% of the RMT's 40,000 members took part in a vote - with 89% voting in favour of strike action and only 11% voting against it.

The RMT Union said 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".

Members of the RMT Union at Network Rail and 13 train operators - including Northern and Avanti West Coast - have subsequently made the decision to strike, with only around one in five trains expected to be running.

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Although today is not officially a strike day, only 60% of trains are expected to run across the UK, and Network Rail has said that this is mostly because of a delay to the start of services, as signallers and control room staff are not doing overnight shifts.

Read more: Rail workers to ‘shut down the system’ with national three-day strike

As strike action officially began yesterday following unsuccessful last-minute talks, much of Britain had no passenger trains for the entire day, including most of Scotland and Wales, the whole of Cornwall and Dorset, and other rural and coastal areas across the country.

Large swathes of Greater Manchester and the North West was affected, and will continue to be affected, by the strike action.

Although many chose to work from home where possible after being told to "give up on trains for the whole week", for those who did need to travel, when train services were running yesterday - which were in very limited numbers and unpredictable - many passengers' journeys took several hours longer than normal.

Those who chose to take the bus or travel by car were impacted by a surge in traffic, which the AA and RAC said earlier this week was unfortunately "inevitable".

Read more: Motorists told to brace for traffic surge this week due to national rail strikes

Mick Lynch - General Secretary at the RMT Union - hailed the "fantastic" turnout at picket lines which "exceeded expectations" yesterday and has vowed to continue the campaign this week, adding that RMT members are "leading the way for all workers" across the UK.

"Now is the time to stand up and fight for every single railway worker in this dispute that we will win," he said in a statement yesterday.

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In response to the first day of nationwide strike action, a Department for Transport spokesperson said: "Unions have shut down big parts of the rail network, hitting local businesses and unfairly cutting people off from hospitals, schools and work.

"However, early data shows that unlike in the past many people now have the opportunity to work from home, so we haven't even a rush to the roads, as traffic has instead gone online.

"This means the unions aren't having the overall impact they might have hoped."

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A special timetable will operate in England, Wales and Scotland from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 June inclusive.

The timetable - published on Friday - will aim to offer the best service possible despite industrial action planned next week by the RMT union:

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RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch on today's rail strike:
"@RMTunion members are leading the way for all workers in this country who are sick and tired of having their pay and conditions slashed by a mixture of big business profits and government policy."https://t.co/XWU43zdz8h pic.twitter.com/ikvMTGmLkt

— RMT (@RMTunion) June 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/ed-sheeran-lookalike-rescued-by-security-after-being-mobbed-by-fans-at-manchester-gig/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:41:40 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287128

An Ed Sheeran lookalike has told of how he had to be rescued by security after being mobbed by fans asking for selfies at one of the star's recent Manchester gigs.

30-year-old Wes Byrne, from Shaw in Oldham, has already made a name for himself and grabbed headlines in the past for paying what is an uncanny resemblance to the chart-topping singer, and often gets mistaken from him that much that he picks up extra work as a lookalike on top of his full-time job as a council binman.

Wes said that his resemblance to Ed Sheeran means that "not a day goes by when I don’t get stopped or asked for a selfie" by fans.

He admitted that his girlfriend Leah "absolutely hates it".

But the selfie requests seem to have been taken to a whole new level when Wes - who has previously met Sheeran - took his sister Sammy, 33, and her eight-year-old son AJ to one of the singer's sold-out shows at the Etihad Stadium earlier this month, and security at the venue had to step in to help.

Security guards took action after Wes was feared to be creating a fire risk due to being mobbed by so many fans in the audience asking to take a picture with him, and moved him from his £82.50 seat, to a VIP zone where tickets sell for more than £1,000.

"I got lots of looks when I first walked in, but it wasn’t until the first person asked for a selfie that the floodgates opened," Wes told the Daily Mirror.

"Nearly everyone knew I was a lookalike, although a few kids thought I was the real Ed.

"About 15 minutes before Ed came on stage, the queue for selfies with me was all the way down a line of steps and out an exit, so security told us to go with them to some executive seats [but] we weren’t complaining - it was a much better view.

"It was AJ’s first-ever music gig and he thought all the attention was hilarious."

Wes has used his resemblance to Ed to his advantage over the years, telling his story in the papers and appearing on ITV's This Morning, and he even got to meet the famous singer himself back when he acted as a body double for a Heinz tomato ketchup advert back in 2019.

Read more: Ed Sheeran to play four sold-out shows at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester

Although looks is apparently where Wes's resemblance to Ed starts and ends though, as the while he may look like Sheeran, Wes doesn’t think he can compete when it comes to music, admitting that he's "an awful singer".

"I did try learning the guitar but I gave up because I was useless," Wes added.

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]]> 287128 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/deborah-james-inspires-andrex-and-ms-to-add-bowel-cancer-symptoms-to-toilet-roll-packs/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:09:26 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287130

Dame Deborah James has inspired Andrex, M&S, and more retailers to add bowel cancer symptoms to packs of toilet roll.

Leading toilet roll manufacturer Andrex, and retail giant M&S are two of the first companies to partner with charity Bowel Cancer UK as part of the #GetOnARoll campaign, and in doing so, have both committed to adding the symptoms of bowel cancer and lifesaving information to millions of toilet roll packages stocked on shelves across the UK.

The two companies have also made significant donations to the leading bowel cancer charity - with Andrex pledging a £65,000 donation, and M&S committing a £50,000 sum.

Both Andrex and M&S have been inspired to make the change to packaging by journalist, podcast host, and campaigner, Dame Deborah James - better known as the Bowel Babe - who was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer back in 2016, which she has since announced is terminal.

Dame Deborah, 40, is currently receiving hospice-at-home palliative care.

Read more: Deborah James shares devastating health update and says ‘goodbye’ with enormous fundraiser

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Since receiving the tragic news that her cancer was terminal, and setting up the BowelBabe Fund, Dame Deborah has gone on to raise a whopping £6.7 million and counting for Cancer Research UK to raise awareness and "fund clinical trials and research into personalised medicine for cancer patients".

She has also been using her final days to support Bowel Cancer UK's campaign, and encourage other supermarkets and retailers to follow in the footsteps of Andrex and M&S.

Read more: Deborah James launches fundraising fashion collection with Manchester-based brand In The Style

"It’s the start of things to come," Dame Deborah said on Instagram.

"I think we should do a big shoutout to other companies now saying ‘Come on! Where’s your signs and symptoms?’

"We need like actual information signposted on those loo rolls [and] I’m hoping that lots of the other big brands will now go yeah, hang on, this makes massive sense - this is what we need to be doing and I can’t wait to see that happen."

Bowel Cancer UK says it launched the groundbreaking #GetOnARoll campaign as almost half of adults in the UK can’t name a single symptom of bowel cancer, despite it being the fourth most common cancer, and it says that knowing the symptoms, and acting on them, means that bowel cancer can be diagnosed earlier when it is more treatable and curable.

Fewer than 40% of people are diagnosed with bowel cancer at the earliest stages, and the charity says "we can change this and ultimately save more lives".

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The charity added: "Changes in bowel habit and blood in your poo are two bowel cancer symptoms that happen while you’re on the toilet so that’s why we’re calling on supermarkets to put symptoms on their own brand loo roll packaging - where people need to see them most.

"We urgently need to get supermarkets to follow suit."

You can find out more about the Bowel Cancer UK #GetOnARoll campaign here.

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Help us #GetOnARoll 🧻

Almost half of adults in the UK can’t name a single symptom of bowel cancer. Get behind our new campaign today and ask your supermarket to add them to their loo roll packaging and help save lives: https://t.co/NmjBdWTaeH pic.twitter.com/sxCQY40lwl

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📣 We’re calling for every supermarket to put our signs and symptoms where people need to see them most – on their loo roll packaging.

Help us #GetOnARoll by contacting your supermarket today: https://t.co/NmjBdWTaeH pic.twitter.com/PHTCETccIA

— Bowel Cancer UK (@bowelcanceruk) June 20, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/manchester/the-bottomless-brunch-with-endless-pints-bucks-fizz-and-gravy-soaked-wellington-burgers/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:50:01 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287148

Manchester has a new bottomless brunch offer, and it sounds like an absolute beast of a deal - with bacon gravy-soaked burgers, fizz and pints galore.

Launched by the quality burger slingers behind Honest Burgers on Bridge Street, the new bottomless deal gives diners 90 minutes to indulge in non-stop drinks like buck's fizz, cider, beer and prosecco - not to mention a dirty burger of their choice.

Spanning some solid veggie, vegan and gluten free burger options alongside meaty feasts like the special beef Wellington burger - a stunning combination of Honest beef, bacon, cheddar, béarnaise butter, crispy pastry, bacon gravy, mushroom duxelles, baby spinach and pickles, created especially for Manchester - the whole thing will set you back just £30.

Not too shabby like, if we do say so ourselves.

During your 90 minutes of non-stop drinks, you'll also be treated to a burger of your choice and signature rosemary chips (described as “edible crystal meth” by Guardian food critic Jay Rayner) from the regular menu as part of the new boozy brunch.

Whilst we can't help but feel drawn to the special Manchester Wellington burger, if you're not feeling it other worthy candidates include Honest's classic burger, topped with homemade red onion relish, smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce and homemade pickles, or the chilli burger, topped with Honest beef, bacon, chilli cheese, Honest hot sauce, shoestring fries, red onion, lettuce and pickled red jalapenos.

Meanwhile, chicken fans can dig into a free range breast with basil pesto, mustard mayo, tomato and rocket, or the New Orleans-style fried buttermilk thigh burger with candied bacon, American cheese, 'chow chow' green tomato relish, Bulls-Eye chipotle hot sauce, ranch mayo and lettuce.

Read more: TV chef Gordon Ramsay makes surprise visit to Loaf for Manchester tart

As for those who prefer a plant-based diet, choose from The Fritter (a southern-fried courgette and sweetcorn burger with cheddar, chipotle mayo, slaw, red onion and pickles), The Plant (a Beyond Meat patty, Applewood vegan cheese, Rubies chipotle 'mayo', mustard, red onion, pickles and lettuce) or The Bacon Plant, which is pretty much the same but with added vegan bacon and spinach.

Launching on 2 July, the new bottomless brunch will take place on the first Saturday of every month with bookings open now.

Read more: Inside Sonata, Manchester’s new late-night piano and jazz bar

There are two booking slots open on that day, giving diners the chance of reserving a table for either at 12pm or 2.30pm. To seel the full menu and book your table, visit the Honest Burgers website here.

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]]> 287148 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/gmp-and-cheshire-police-join-forces-to-crackdown-on-fake-manchester-airport-carparks/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:38:42 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287195

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Cheshire Constabulary have joined forces in an attempt to tackle "rouge" carparks near Manchester Airport.

Over the past six months, the police forces say they have seen an increase in the number of holidaymakers reporting issues relating to meet-and-greet car parks that are operating near Manchester Airport, which is why they have come together this week to launch Operation Cicero - a multi-agency crackdown on these fake firms.

Some of the reports the police forces have received this year include more than 55 incidents at the Lode Hill and Moss Lane car parks alone.

The incidents have ranged from car thefts and criminal damage, to travellers returning home to find that their cars have been driven hundreds, even thousands, of miles away while they've been on holiday. 

In one case recent case, Cheshire Constabulary said that a customer returned to the UK to find their car bonnet had been stolen, while in another report, a customer returned from their two-month holiday to find their car had been driven more than 3,000 miles while they had been away.

In April alone, around 150 people returned home to find that their car keys were missing and their vehicles were stuck in a boggy field in Styal.

Officers were able to resolve matters and the cars were returned to their rightful owners. 

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However, the two forces say the companies are having "a hugely detrimental impact on local residents and holidaymakers alike", and so, more than 50 people from Cheshire Constabulary and Greater Manchester Police, along with immigration officers and staff from Trading Standards, the Environment Agency, and HMRC took place in an operation yesterday and attended the Moss Lane and Lode Hill car parks to help address the problems.

"Holidays are supposed to be the highlight of the family calendar, so the last thing anyone wants is to return home and find that their car has been damaged, or even worse is missing," explained Inspector Andrew Baker from Cheshire Police.

"While many of these businesses are not illegal, some of the activity taking part on their sites is and some the services they are providing are questionable [so] by working together with our partners, we have all been able to use our specialist skills to identify any offences which are taking place and ensure that the appropriate action is taken."

He encouraged travellers to "do your research" before going on holiday.

Inspector Baker continued: "I you are going on holiday and looking to book a parking slot, do your research, choose a reputable company and always book through an official website and don’t just go for the cheapest option.

"Otherwise your car may be touring the UK while you are travelling the world."

Read more: Manchester Airport tells travellers to ‘take time’ - but says hundreds of new staff are on the way

Manchester Airport says it is "grateful" to the police forces and partner agencies for the work they are doing to tackle the issue, and has committed to continuing to "raise awareness of the risks posed by booking airport parking through these unscrupulous companies".

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Over the past 6 months we've seen an increase in holidaymakers reporting issues relating to car parks operating near Manchester Airport. Today, with @gmpolice, Trading Standards, @EnvAgency and @HMRCgovuk we've conducted Op Cicero - a crackdown on rogue meet and greet firms.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/YXuQQIS23O

— Cheshire Police (@cheshirepolice) June 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/streetwear-label-lawsuit-launches-brand-new-manchester-inspired-collection/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:00:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286840

Lawsuit, the Manchester-based streetwear label offering a fashion-conscious alternative to the mainstream, has just dropped a new collection of pieces inspired by the city.

With a reputation for working on global brands like Yeezy, Nike, and Adidas, Lawsuit founder and lead designer Keith Gray has now turned his attention inwards to his home city, and has drawn inspiration from popular street style fashions born right here in Manchester.

Drawing upon clothing trends popularised through Manchester's rave and acid house scenes, as well as taking inspiration from the city itself, the new collection features a mixture of cosy athleisure staples and statement pieces.

Created in partnership with The Manc, the new Lawsuit x The Manc drop includes a range of year-round wardrobe essentials such as hoodies, coach jackets, joggers, and sweats.

All rolled out in a muted colour palette of whites, greys, and blacks, punctuated with bright yellow accents, there are subtle notes to Manchester's worker bee, as well as the grey skies that frequently hang over the city on wetter days.

Further items available as part of the collection include bucket hats emblazoned with Manc slang made famous in the 90s by the Gallagher brothers, as well as super soft woolies (or beanies) and New Era-style snap-back caps.

The fashion collective, headed up by Keith Gray, is founded on a mission statement that's focused on combining fashion and social activism.

Producing fashion in a responsive and flexible way, Lawsuit is bringing the excitement back into clothing by giving a new voice to the young people of Manchester.

To date, the label has previously worked closely on campaigns with Rugby Union captain Blake Austin and local indie-rap band Prose, as well as with Manchester City Youth Academy, bridging the gap between fashion, music and sport.

To see the full Lawsuit x The Manc collection, head over to the Lawsuit shop here.

]]> 286840 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/council-jokes-holidaymakers-could-face-lovelorn-island-if-theyre-not-fully-jabbed/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286932

In a new campaign launched this week, Manchester City Council has joked that unjabbed holidaymakers could face ‘lovelorn island’ this summer in a nod to the smash-hit ITV show currently being watched by millions across the UK.  

Warning travellers not to be a mug this summer, local health bosses suggested that those who’ve not topped up their vaccines before jetting off could end up being pied-off by travel companies - potentially leaving them end up unable to reach their destinations as a result.

Calling on people to make sure they top up their COVID vaccine boosters before heading away,  David Regan, the city’s Director of Public Health for Manchester, said that “‘Lovelorn Island’ could be the reality destination for those who aren’t up to date on vaccines or travel requirements.” 

 "Some of our younger travellers may well be inspired to go away as we head to a new season of a villa-based dating show – but [...] I'd urge everyone to check, or talk to us about it."

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He continued: "It’s that time when we all start looking forward to a change of scene - which thankfully is possible this year - and we want the whole city to know that it is never too late to come forward for a vaccine.

"And, for those people who have questions, or may need further support, please do ring our free dedicated helpline."

Dr Manisha Kumar Medical Director, GP, and Medical Director at Manchester Health and Care Commissioning, added: "Our message is one of support: we will always help and our teams will always have time for you.

"Even on the day, at a vaccination venue, you can still ask about any detail that’s important to you. It’s crucial that you plan ahead and receive the full course as this will give you the best opportunity for a safe holiday."

Manchester City Council's free COVID helpline is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm, staffed by a nursing team with a translation service available.

The free number is 0800 840 3858, or you can text 07890 036 892.

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]]> 286932 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/tourists-could-be-fined-650-for-having-a-wee-in-the-sea-in-this-spanish-city/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:42:06 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287235

One Spanish coastal city has now introduced strict new legislation which could see swimmers fined up to £650 if they are caught urinating in the sea.

It seems the carefree days of heading out into the ocean to spend a penny after a long day at the beach are now a thing of the past in the city of Vigo in Spain's northern Galicia region, as authorities have now made the use of the outdoor space for lavatory purposes an offence carrying a fine of up to €750 (£650).

The city's updated regulations state that "physiological evacuations in the sea or on the beach" will be considered an infraction of health and hygiene laws.

Luckily though, for anyone who does find themselves getting accidentally caught out, officials did say they are instead planning to install public toilets on beaches during the high season to accommodate demand.

Ahead of the busy summer holiday season, it's not just urination that could land tourists to the city in a bit of trouble though.

Galicia is known for its strict town halls and beach laws, and some of Vigo’s other beach bylaws also include fines for practices such as using soap in water on the beach, or in facilities for washing such as showers or footbaths.

People are also strictly not permitted to throw waste of any kind on the sand, or make use of any BBQs, grills, gas cylinders, or other items which may pose a fire hazard.

Vigo City Council explains that the new urination rule, in addition to its other practices, are part of a drive to clean up local beaches in the area.

It also confirmed that more portable loos will be installed in areas that currently lack toilet facilities.

Vigo joins a growing number of other resorts and tourist hotspots in Spain to have introduced new laws over the years in a bid to make beaches a place for everyone, and surprisingly, it isn't even the first Spanish city to ban urination in the sea either.

Read more: Brits banned from wearing football shirts and swim shorts at some Majorca restaurants

Having a wee in the sea was also banned in the southeastern resort of San Pedro del Pinatar back in 2017.

Nudity, playing bat and ball, and reserving spots on the beach with a towel were also banned.

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]]> 287235 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-arena-attack-memorial-vandal-who-caused-10k-worth-of-damage-is-sentenced/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:12:41 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287269

A man who caused £10,000-worth of damage to a memorial dedicated to victims of the Manchester Arena attack has walked free from court.

24-year-old Anwar Hosseni, from Salford, appeared in court yesterday and admitted to vandalising the 'Glade Of Light' memorial - which was opened in January, and is dedicated to the 22 people who tragically lost their lives during the bombing at Manchester Arena on 22 May 2017- during the early hours of 9 February 2022.

Mr Hosseni admitted to scratching white lines across various parts of the memorial with a crystal Buddhist head figure in an act that Manchester City Council previously dubbed "sickening".

Before damaging the memorial, CCTV footage captured from the incident showed Mr Hosseni praying and dancing at the site - which is next to Manchester Cathedral in the heart of the city centre - only a few weeks after it had opened to the public.

He was later arrested at his home address, but told police at the time that he wanted to give "love, unity, honour and gratitude for the souls of those who passed away".

Read more: Repairs to be made after ‘sickening’ vandalism of Manchester Arena attack memorial

During the sentencing yesterday, Manchester Crown Court heard that Mr Hosseni has an "established psychiatric history", including periods of detention under the Mental Health Act, and Gwen Henshaw, defending, said that he now understands what he did was "wrong and hurtful to many", including the victims' families.

"He is mortified to know that he has caused them hurt and anguish because he prides himself on helping people [and] he is sorry for the pain that he has caused," Ms Henshaw said.

Several personal statements from families of the Manchester Arena attack victims were read out in court during the hearing.

Mr Hosseni - who has no previous convictions - pleaded guilty to criminal damage at an earlier hearing, and was sentenced to a two-year community order and a two-year criminal behaviour order, which prevents him from visiting the immediate area surrounding the Glade Of Light memorial.

Read more: Prince William and Kate Middleton officially open Manchester Arena attack memorial

Handing Mr Hosseni the sentence, Judge Nicholas Dean QC, told the court: "The memorial is precious to the people of Manchester, but especially precious to the relatives of the 22 who died and your actions were bizarre.

"What you did was caused significant and widespread damage and that was interpreted by the relatives and friends of the victims as being a sacrilegious act.

"No doubt they would have thought there was some sort of political motive.

"I am satisfied that is not the case.

You were motivated by some bizarre thought process. You thought you were somehow honouring the dead. If this had been a malicious, political act you would you be facing a lengthy sentence of imprisonment."

He added: "I accept what the doctors say, and what you say, in that you did not intend any ill will to the deceased or their families and friends.

"Quite the contrary, although the way you chose to express it would be difficult for anyone to understand."

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]]> 287269 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/rspca-issues-appeal-after-rescue-cat-dies-hanging-on-washing-line-in-manchester/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:19:53 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287294

The RSPCA has issued a public appeal for information after a recuse cat has died after being hung on a washing line in Manchester.

In what the RSCPA said appeared to be "a deliberate act", a 10-year-old cat named Jack was found hanging from a washing line that was tied from a fence to the lower branch of a tree in the back garden of a property on Northcote Avenue in Wythenshawe on Tuesday 21 June at around 8am.

The washing line was said to have been wrapped round the cat's neck three times and tied in a knot before he was strung up.

Jack's distraught owner, Tracy McCormick, said it was "horrendous" that someone could do this to the cat she rescued as a kitten nearly a decade ago after he was found in a neglected sate.

Ms McCormick said: "He was timid and no-one had ever complained about him. He was a cat I had taken from a bad situation and he was loved. Whoever did this did it deliberately as the line was wrapped around him and tied with three knots.

"It took all my strength to get it off him."

The RSPCA is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the cat's killing, and have called it a "sickening act of cruelty".

RSPCA Inspector Ryan King believes Jack was probably killed in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and, after reviewing nearby CCTV footage, is now appealing for information from anyone who may have seen someone acting suspiciously in the area.

Inspector King said: "This seems a deliberate act as the line had been moved from where it was being used for repair work on a tree.

"The owner was distraught and her neighbours were quite horrified.

"You have to wonder why someone would do this, and it seems strange they would go into a back garden to do it."

Read more: RSPCA advice to keep pets cool during ‘silent killer’ heat as summer arrives

He added that a neighbour "heard the side gate being rattled" and found that it was unlocked in the morning.

Anyone with any information or CCTV footage that may be of assistance is being asked to come forward and call the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018.

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]]> 287294 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/red-hot-chilli-peppers-fans-baffled-after-support-act-aap-rocky-performed-after-the-headliners/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:33:16 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287313

Fans at last night's Red Hot Chilli Peppers gig were left confused after the support act - rapper A$AP Rocky - ended up performing after the main act.

The American star had been chosen as the main support act for the group, alongside Thundercat.

Traditionally, support artists perform before the headliners - but last night, things went in an unusual order.

Screens at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground informed the audience that A$AP Rocky would perform after the main act due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.

The 50,000-strong crowd instead had to wait until the end of the show to see him perform his hits.

A$AP Rocky also performed a much shorter set than was originally planned, wearing a pair of high-vis orange overalls.

Many fans said they felt that the Red Hot Chilli Peppers had cut their set short to fit in the supporting act, though the set list appears to be largely the same as other venues on the tour.

One person said: "I love asap rocky but he turns up late to everything or cancels. Canny believe Chilis cut their set short for him to come out dressed like he’d been working on M62 instead of performing."

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Another commented: "Wtf is happening at the chili peppers show in Manchester? Why are they playing before ASAP Rocky??"

Someone else wrote: "Genuinely wish I’d not bothered. 2 nights in a hotel and £90 for a band who couldn’t wait to get out of there and an artist who couldn’t be bothered to be there on time. Absolutely fuming."

One person joked: "do u think asap rocky didn’t wanna play manchester bc he’s still upset that liam gallagher called him whatsapp ricky."

Read more: Manchester Arena attack memorial vandal who caused £10k-worth of damage is sentenced

Fans reported that a lot of the audience headed home as soon as main act Red Hot Chilli Peppers finished their set, leaving A$AP Rocky performing to an emptying venue.

Someone said it was 'so awkward when he came on, the place just emptied'.

But another did look on the bright side, writing: "@asvpxrocky killed it in Manchester last night, even thought it was only 4 songs it were f***ing sick.

"Respect to @ChiliPeppers for letting him do a set for the fans at the end of the gig after some logistical problems stopping him performing beforehand."

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When @asvpxrocky gave himself a stupid name it opened the doors to so many possibilities:
“You’re late, get here A$AP”, or maybe a new name, Eventually Rocky, or maybe hand the $ back to everyone who got there on time last night. pic.twitter.com/HsbONbaqk9

— Tony Preece (@tonypreece) June 23, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/these-manchester-dessert-parlours-are-serving-dog-friendly-frozen-treats-all-summer/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:44:30 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287316

A handful of dessert parlours across Greater Manchester are serving up frozen treats for dogs all summer long.

With summer now officially here, and much of the country being blessed with glorious sunshine and warm weather over the past week, it's no wonder so many of us are looking to cool down with an ice cream or frozen treat - but as most pet owners know, it's not just us we need to be thinking when the heat arrives.

Those of us with a four-legged friend in our lives are always on the look-out for the best way to keep our pets cool during the summer.

And one local frozen yoghurt dessert parlour is thankfully giving us a helping hand with that.

A perfect pit-stop on a dog walk or to keep out of the sun, Frurt has been a staple part of the Manchester food and drink scene for more than 10 years now, and while it's known for its wide selection of frozen yoghurt and dessert options for humans, there's also plenty of options for hungry pups to choose from.

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Founded back 2010 with a passion to create the perfect frozen yoghurt, Frurt has managed to create a delicious and healthy treat for everyone to enjoy.

The dessert parlour chain focuses on crafting recipes that cater for its wide customer base, and only uses the finest ingredients.

With five locations across the region - including two stores right here in Manchester city centre - and several award wins to its name, Frurt has a range of dairy-free frozen yoghurt options that are all dog-friendly.

Some of the stand-out summer flavours include refreshing mango and lemon sorbets.

If you really want to pamper your pup and treat them like they deserve, there's even a range of different fruit toppings to add on as well.

Read more: RSPCA advice to keep pets cool during ‘silent killer’ heat as summer arrives

Of course, for Frurt’s human guests this summer, there's an even more exciting line up of treats to tuck into - with cakes, bubble tea, smoothies, thick shakes, and vegan options all on the menu, as well as its popular lineup of fro-yo flavours.

You can pop into Frurt on Peter Street and Whitworth Street West in Manchester city centre, or any of its three self-serve stores in Prestwich, Bolton, and Blackburn, this summer.

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]]> 287316 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/the-university-degrees-that-lead-to-the-most-and-least-well-paid-jobs-revealed/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:33:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287327

New research has revealed the most and least valuable university degrees, analysing the average salaries graduates will receive after their studies.

The data from job search engine Adzuna found that those who study degrees such as business and economics will be facing the highest salaries once they graduate.

Careers in STEM - including physics, engineering, geography, marine biology and pharmaceutical sciences - are also included in the list of the top 10 most valuable degrees.

Medical degrees, unsurprisingly, also rank highly, with Adzuna saying: "Graduates with medicine degrees tend to become junior doctors, research associates, or scientists.

"Pay rates for junior doctors start at £29,384, but those who go onto further training and qualify as general practitioners (GPs) can expect to earn much more down the line.

"There are many other pathways available for medicine graduates too, including surgeons, paediatricians, and oncology specialists, although all require additional qualifications and training."

On to the degrees with less earning power then, and it's bad news for the arts.

Read more: Three men charged after Bolton boxer Amir Khan was robbed at gunpoint

Those who graduate in fields including English language or literature, fashion, film and media studies are all at the bottom of the pile in terms of average salaries after university.

Also in the lower end of the data are philosophy, criminology, politics, and hospitality and tourism.

The least valuable degree subject has been found to be fashion, with an average graduate salary of £23,832.

The 10 most valuable university degree subjects

• Economics £36,178
• Business £33,407
• Medicine £33,023
• Physics £32,335
• Engineering £32,322
• Geography £32,162
• Mechanical Engineering £32,148
• Marine Biology £31,329
• French £31,311
• Pharmaceutical Sciences £31,109

The 10 least valuable university degree subjects

• Fashion £23,832
• Film £24,878
• Philosophy £25,428
• English Language £26,143
• Criminology £26,311
• Media Studies £26,422
• English Literature £26,461
• Politics £26,746
• Religious Studies £26,840
• Hospitality & Tourism £26,850

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]]> 287327 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/sacha-lord-launches-happy-hour-scheme-with-free-drinks-for-mancs-all-summer/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:19:56 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287349

Manchester's night time economy adviser Sacha Lord has announced details of an almighty region-wide happy hour.

Saying it's 'about time he bought everyone a pint', the Parklife boss will be partnering with pubs to put on free drinks.

He said that he'll be coughing up for an hour's free drinks right across Greater Manchester throughout summer.

The Manchester Hospitality Hour has been created to thank the support that people have shown hospitality since the pandemic began.

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Sacha says he'll be at every happy hour event to personally thank those who work in and support the industry.

The first spot will be the Adelphi Lads Club in Salford this weekend.

Sacha said: "This is all about getting together and thanking the people of Greater Manchester for their support over the past two and a half years.

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"As a city region, we suffered tougher restrictions than any other during the pandemic, and now with the difficult economic environment, our operators are once again at the precipice of closure.

"It’s about time I bought everyone a pint, and what better way than to launch a summer hospitality hour across our ten boroughs.

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

"I’m looking forward to being at each one to personally thank landlords and staff and the punters who have kept our sector going."

Callum Broom, co-owner and operator of the Adelphi Lads Club said: "We are delighted to be the first venue for Sacha's Manchester Hospitality Hour this Sunday and hope to see as many people down here as possible.

"The past two years have been the most challenging of our industry, and his continued support and championing of the city-region has been invaluable, and this is a great way to give back those who have supported us all through this time."

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Get down to the Adelphi Lads Club this Sunday for free drinks in Manchester’s newest spot. There is proper outside space that gets real sun. Nothing better right? https://t.co/halLxzOtaz

— Daisy Whitehouse (@Social_Daisy) June 22, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/350k-worth-of-drugs-recovered-in-raids-to-crackdown-on-manchesters-organised-crime-groups/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:18:48 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287353

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has recovered £350,000-worth of drugs in raids as part of a crackdown on organised crime groups.

The force has confirmed that during the early hours of yesterday morning, officers from GMP's Serious and Organised Crime Group executed twelve warrants across Wigan, Bolton, and Bury as part of ‘Operation Byron’ - which is one several investigations into the large-scale sale and distribution of controlled drugs in Greater Manchester.

As a result of the raids, nine people were arrested by officers on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

Eight men and one woman, all ranging in age from 19 to 51 years old, were arrested and GMP says they all remain in custody for questioning.

£350,000-worth of drugs were also recovered during the early-morning raids.

"This was a fantastic result this morning with just over £350,000 worth of drugs seized as well as cash, mobile phones and drug paraphernalia from the properties we raided," said Detective Inspector Justin Bryant, of GMPs Serious and Organised Crime Group.

"Drugs feature across many different types of crime, from burglary and antisocial behaviour to criminal exploitation and modern day slavery, to name but a few [so] it's a priority therefore for us to disrupt the drugs market through early intervention and diversion to stop this type of crime from ruining our communities."

Inspector Bryant also explained that the ongoing Operation Byron was set up in 2021 and has already seen the team undertake "hours of meticulous work" to pinpoint offenders and build up enough evidence to be able to execute warrants.

These warrants help to "bring criminals to justice".

Read more: GMP and Cheshire Police join forces to crackdown on fake Manchester Airport carparks

Greater Manchester Police is urging residents across the region to remain vigilant and asks that anyone who spot somethings or has information that might help take dealers off the streets to come forward by reporting it to 101 or 999 if it’s an emergency, or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

You can also give information via LiveChat on the GMP website here.

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]]> 287353 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-named-28th-most-liveable-city-in-the-world-2022-and-beats-london-barcelona-and-more/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:43:59 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287378

Manchester has officially been named the 28th most liveable in the world, according to a prestigious annual ranking.

And our city has ranked quite a bit higher than some other heavy-hitters.

The new Global Liveability Index for 2022 - which is published each year by The Economist, and assesses and ranks locations around the world based on whether they provide the best or the worst living conditions for residents - has officially been released today, and it's revealed that Manchester has taken the 28th spot on the list.

A total of 173 cities across the world have been ranked, and every city is assigned a rating for 'relative comfort' for over 30 qualitative and quantitative factors across five broad categories - stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

Each factor in a city is rated as acceptable, tolerable, uncomfortable, undesirable, or intolerable.

For the qualitative indicators, a rating is awarded based on the judgment of the The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU)'s team of expert analysts and in-city contributors, and for quantitative indicators, a rating is calculated based on the relative performance of a number of external data points, and then, the scores are compiled and weighted to provide a score.

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When it comes to the range of scoring, cities are given a score between one and 100, where one is considered intolerable, and 100 is considered ideal.

This year, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how well a city has recovered, has been incorporated into the overall liveability score - with the introduction of new indicators to assess stress and restriction levels for each city.

The liveability rating is provided both as an overall score and as a score for each category.

Read more: Manchester ranks third in TimeOut’s 37 best cities in the world

Manchester's ranking at number 28 sounds even more impressive when you realise we have beaten out some real European heavy-hitters such as Spain's cities of Barcelona (35) and Madrid (43), and Italy's northern gem Milan (49), as well as other global tourist hotspots like the US city of New York at 51, and China’s capital Beijing at 71.

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We've even beaten out our country's own capital city too, with London coming in at number 33 on the 2022 rankings.

But which city has clinched the title as the most liveable city in the world for 2022? And what other cities have featured in the coveted top 10? Well, this year, the Austrian capital of Vienna has reclaimed the crown it wore back in 2018 and 2019 after knocking New Zealand's Aukland off the top spot.

Read more: Manchester yet again grabs coveted spot in top 10 places for a city break in 2022

The Danish capital of Copenhagen has moved up 13 places from last year to take the second spot, and Zurich in Switzerland now shares third place with Calgary in Canada - which has risen from 18th position.

Fellow Swiss city Geneva came sixth, Germany’s Frankfurt seventh, the Netherlands’ capital of Amsterdam at ninth, and the Australian city of Melbourne took 10th place.

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The index rates living conditions in 172 cities based on more than 30 factors, including indicators related to covid. These are grouped into five categories:

🕊 Stability
🏥 Health care
🌳 Culture and environment
📚 Education
🏗 Infrastructure

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 22, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/sugababes-announce-first-tour-in-20-years-with-original-line-up/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:03:52 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287396

Sugababes have announced plans to head out on their first headline UK tour in two decades.

The trio - who were one of the biggest British girlbands of all time - went through a few line-up changes since forming in 1998.

But they're now back to the original line-up and ready to take to the stage once again.

Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhan Donaghy said they're 'excited to come full circle' as they announced their autumn tour dates.

Siobhan left the group in 2001, replaced by Heidi Range.

Muyta left in 2005, followed by Keisha in 2009, leaving an entirely new trio performing under the Sugababes name.

All three original members regrouped as MKS, before snatching back the Sugababes title in 2019.

Read more: Sacha Lord launches happy hour scheme with free drinks for Mancs all summer

And now the group will be performing in Manchester on 21 October, at the O2 Apollo.

The news follows the reformed band's headline appearance at London’s Mighty Hoopla festival and days ahead of their appearance at Glastonbury Festival.

They announced: "We’re so excited to come full circle and announce our own headline UK tour! We’ll be hitting the road in October and November - can’t wait to see you all there. Tickets on-sale 1st July, pre-sale signup link in bio."

Tickets will go on sale on 1 July, and you can sign up for pre-sale access here.

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]]> 287396 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/extra-date-added-for-more-daredevil-mancs-to-abseil-off-26-storey-skyscraper-for-charity/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:45:24 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287407

One of the most unique charity fundraisers in Manchester has sold out due to huge interest, and now a second date has been added.

This means that more daredevil Mancunians can abseil off a 26-storey city centre skyscraper.

In case you hadn't heard, a total of 80 brave individuals are gearing up to abseil off the 26-storey One Regent Tower in Castlefield on Saturday 16 July, all with the goal of raising as much money as possible for one of the city's most iconic charities, We Love MCR Charity, as part of its 2022 ‘Challenge Event Series’.

The abseil is just one of a set of mind-over-matter challenges that will raise funds for the charity's work supporting Manchester’s communities and young people.

Considering that abseils are normally done by mountaineers, and not in the heart of city centres off multi-storey skyscrapers, it's no wonder that demand has been high and places ran
out so quickly.

But it's this generous reaction from the thrill-seeking Manchester public has led the charity to putting on an extra date of Sunday 17 July, which will make a whole weekend of the dizzying event and take the number of abseilers well into triple figures.

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Some of the brave fundraisers who have already stuck their name down include the Lord Mayor of Manchester Donna Ludford, and the new Leader of Manchester City Council - and you could join them as there are now just 40 places left to take part in this unique event.

The views of Manchester’s incredible skyline from the One Regent roof are breathtaking,
and not something seen often.

Read more: Mancs can abseil off a city centre tower block in this new charity challenge

"We give heart and hope to Manchester, by awarding vital funds to help disadvantaged young Mancunians reach their potential, and to support ambitious community projects," said Ged Carter, head of We Love MCR Charity.

"If you want to show your love for Manchester, and take on the ultimate challenge, join us ‘on the rope’ while there are spaces left.

"We dare you."

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Think you're brave enough for it then?

If you fancy testing your mettle, then the only requirements to signing up are a £30 entry fee, and a minimum fundraising commitment of £200 for the We Love MCR Charity.

You can sign up on the We Love MCR Charity website here.

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We're well excited to confirm the location and open registration for our We Love MCR Abseil Challenge! 🪢

How does taking in views of Manchester while 270ft high up on a rope sound? Fundraise for us, and YOU can do just that this July 🏙️

FULL INFO 👇https://t.co/uUWPrMkxLV

— We Love MCR Charity (@MCR_Charity) April 27, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/oliver-dowden-resigns-as-conservative-party-chair-after-very-poor-byelection-losses/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:40:58 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287451

Oliver Dowden has written to the Prime Minister this morning to tender his resignation as chair of the Conservative Party.

Following what has been a disastrous night for the Conservative Party, after byelection losses in both Wakefield and in Tiverton and Honiton, Oliver Dowden - who has been the MP for Hertsmere since 2015 - has stepped down from his role as chairman, saying someone "must take responsibility" for a recent run of "very poor" results.

The Tory MP confirmed his resignation in writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and shared the letter on Twitter this morning.

"We cannot carry on with business as usual," he said in his letter.

Oliver Dowden had served as co-chairman of the Conservative Party from 2021 to 2022.

Mr Dowden’s role as party chair was combined with a position as minister without portfolio, sitting in the cabinet.

Prior to being appointed in the role of co-chairman, Mr Dowden previously served as Minister for the Cabinet Office from 2019 to 2020, and most-notably made a name for himself as the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - a position he held from 2020 to 2021.

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Mr Dowden's letter of resignation reads in full: "Yesterday's Parliamentary by-elections are the latest in a run of very poor results for our party.

"Our supporters are distressed and disappointed by recent events, and I share their feelings.

"We cannot carry on with business as usual. Somebody must take responsibility and I have concluded that, in these circumstances, it would not be right for me to remain in office."

He added that "has been an honour" to serve in the cabinet.

The letter continues: "I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to our excellent Conservative volunteers and staffers who work so tirelessly for our cause. They are the backbone of our great party and deserve better than this.

"Finally I want to emphasise that this is a deeply personal decision that I have taken alone. I will, as always, remain loyal to the Conservative Party."

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My letter of resignation to the Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/xd5MtM2o3n

— Oliver Dowden (@OliverDowden) June 24, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/three-men-charged-after-bolton-boxer-amir-khan-was-robbed-at-gunpoint/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:47:31 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287469

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that three men have been charged after Amir Khan was robbed at gunpoint.

The Bolton-born world champion boxer spoke out earlier this year in an appeal for information, and told of how he was with his wife Faryal on 18 April when he said a gun was pointed in his face on High Road in Leyton, East London.

Mr Khan had his watch, said to be of £71,000-£72,000 in value, stolen during the incident.

The three men who have been charged, 25-year-old Ahmed Bana, and 24-year-old Nurul Amin, and 20-year-old Dante Campbell, are currently each in custody, and are due to appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Thursday 23 June.

Each of the men are accused of conspiracy to commit robbery.

At the time of the incident, police officers who attended the scene confirmed that "there were no reports of any shots fired or any injuries".

Read more: Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint for £71k watch, boxer says

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The Metropolitan Police confirmed: "An investigation was launched after police were called at 21:15 on Monday 18 April to High Road in Leyton. The victim, a man aged in his 30s, was approached by two males who threatened him with a gun before stealing his watch and fleeing."

The 35-year-old boxer said at the time that of the incident that "the main thing" is that himself and his wife were both "safe".

Read more: Boxer Amir Khan announces his retirement at 35 years old

Mr Bana and Mr Campbell have also been charged with possession of an imitation firearm.

Mr Campbell, from Hornsey in London, is also accused of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and possession of ammunition for a firearm without certificate, according to the Metropolitan Police.

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— Waltham Forest MPS | North East BCU (@MPSWForest) June 23, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/funfair-beach-and-huge-screens-to-watch-sports-and-films-coming-to-trafford-centre-this-summer/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:29:20 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287497

An all-new water park, funfair, beach, and giant 15sq m outdoor screen showing classic films and some of the summers biggest sporting events are all arriving at the Trafford Centre next month.

After what was a successful run back in 2021, and with the summer season now officially here, the UK's third largest shopping centre has announced that its "most significant outdoor event to date" will start to arrive later this month, and offer a full lineup of family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy throughout the day and into the night.

Summer Daze will span an impressive 2.5 acres of land, and will be located outside the Great Hall up until 4 September. 

One of the new events arriving for 2022 is the Trafford Centre’s summer of sport - which is set to go live from 27 June - and it will give sports-lovers the chance to gain free to access to a fan zone to watch some of the summer's biggest sporting events such as Wimbledon, Tour De France, UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, and the Athletics World Championships, all on a 15sq m giant outdoor screen.

Then, from 22 July, a further two big screens will arrive to show more live sports and a full lineup of classic films throughout the summer. 

The popular funfair will also return in all its glory from 22 July, with an exciting upgrade of rides - including one called 'Sea Storm', where you can ride the wave in individual cruisers - and complete with a 600sq m beach and brand-new 200sq m splash park, with multiple water jets for guaranteed family-friendly fun.

Some former favourites from last year are also set to make a return too, including the log flume, bungee trampolines, wave swinger, water balls, pirate ship, and bumper boats. 

The centre also promises that a new outdoor food and beverage zone will be a part of the summer celebrations this year, and has confirmed that a lineup of outdoor live music acts will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.

Outdoor Screen Schedule

• Wimbledon: 27 June - 10 July 
• Tour De France: 1 - 24 July 
• UEFA Women’s EURO 2022: 6 - 31 July 
• Athletics World Championships: 15 - 24 July 
• Commonwealth Games: 28 July - 8 August
• European Championships Athletics: 11 - 21 August 
• Vuelta a España Cycling: 12 - 31 August 
• The Hundred: 1 - 3 September 
• Tour of Britain: 4 - 11 September 
• Rugby Sevens: 9 - 11 September 

Details of the lineup of classic films are soon to follow.

"This is an incredibly exciting time for Trafford Centre, as our outdoor event sees a major refresh for summer 2022," said Zoe Inman, Centre Director at Trafford Centre.

"The giant experience offers a variety of activities and amusements for all ages to enjoy, the perfect opportunity for a family day out in the North West and we look forward to welcoming our existing loyal and new customers throughout the summer season for a new leisure experience".

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Entry to Summer Daze is on a first come first served basis, and it will be open from 12pm daily.

Anyone with a fairground wristband will also have viewing access to one of the three big screens from the beach area, and the only element of the outdoor event which is available to pre-book is the fairground.

Find out more on the Trafford Centre website here.

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]]> 287497 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/reward-posters-appear-in-manchester-in-hunt-for-stolen-cuddly-toys/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:13:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287503

Reward posters have been placed around Manchester after thieves struck in the city.

The victims of the theft are offering £200 for anyone who can help them to locate their valuables.

But the items being tracked down aren't what you might expect.

Rather than appealing for the return of financially valuable possession like a laptop, a camera or a phone, the victims are hoping to find a very sentimental belonging.

It's a pair of cuddly toys.

The posters say that the thieves took off with a suitcase and a laptop bag earlier this month in Chinatown.

An inside that suitcase are two stuffed seal teddies, which have 'sentimental value' for the family.

An adorable photo on the poster shows the well-loved cuddly toys, which are white with black noses.

The poster says: "Manchester Chinatown, Monday 6th June 2022.

"Thief took hardcase suitcase and laptop bag. Contents in the suitcase, namely the two cuddly toy seals, has sentimental value for my family.

Read more: The university degrees that lead to the most (and least) well-paid jobs, revealed

"Reward £200."

Earlier this week, a heartless vandal also senselessly trashed the famous pagoda in the heart of Chinatown and stole four ornamental statues.

Councillor Pat Karney told the Manchester Evening News: “It’s mindless vandalism on one of the most iconic structures in Manchester. Without those safety fences it’s unsafe, so we’ve had to close it.

"They have let Manchester down. That arch is much-loved not just by the Chinese community, but the whole city as well.”

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]]> 287503 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/a-new-study-has-revealed-the-exact-age-that-hangovers-from-hell-begin/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:19:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287528

A new study has officially revealed the exact age that "hangovers from hell" start and begin to ruin our lives.

Picture this, you’re a 20-something-year-old who’s woken up after a night of heavy drinking only to feel a faint headache and a craving for greasy food. One fry up and one lucozade later, you’re feeling right as rain by 3pm and ready to go again.

Fast forward a few years and a glass of red wine or two will knock you out for days as you reach for the paracetamol and hide away from any bright light whilst you swear to never ever drink again (until the next weekend).

Gone are the days where you could stay out all night and only feel a slight hangover the next morning.

But at what age does this drastic decline take place? When does our ability to handle alcohol slip through our sticky, tequila covered fingers? Well, a new study carried out by greeting-card company Thortful has found that the age of 34 is where it all starts to go downhill.

A survey of 2,000 people aged from 18 to 65 found this to be the age where hangovers really start to sting and you begin to question whether that last gin and tonic was really worth it, and it doesn’t just stop there, as age 35 was found to be the year when hangovers last for two days which is the ultimate punishment.

We all know there’s nothing worse than rocking up to work on a Monday morning still feel hazy eyed and more dehydrated than a cactus.

Sadly, it’s not until age 37 when we finally learn from our mistakes (supposedly) and start to recognise our limits - with the consensus being that people feel ‘too old’ to go out at age 38, and subsequently start to feel more drunk after just two drinks at age 39.

At least it’ll be a cheap night out.

The science behind it is as follows - Dr. Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, said little research has been conducted on the severity of hangovers with regards to ageing, but explained they worsen due to ‘the breakdown of alcohol and the persisting presence of its toxic metabolite – acetaldehyde - in the body’, the Metro reports.

"Hangovers are likely to worsen with age because the activity of the key enzymes involved in alcohol breakdown becomes less efficient with age," Dr Lee explained.

"Also, older people have less muscle and more fat, plus the distribution of water within the body alters as we age.

"The end result is higher levels of blood alcohol which take longer to metabolise."

So, if you’re still in your 20s and deliberating whether or not to have that extra shot of tequila then use this information to your advantage and go for it, as sooner or later that extra sip might have you bed bound and out of action for a few days, so enjoy it whilst you can.

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]]> 287528 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-club-night-dedicated-to-kate-bush-is-coming-to-manchester-following-stranger-things-comeback/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:37:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287541

The world has gone truly mad for Kate Bush.

The iconic singer has recently become a record-breaker thanks to a viral appearance in Netflix's series Stranger Things.

The show used her 1985 hit Running Up That Hill throughout its fourth season, and now the song is sitting at the top of the singles charts, breaking three records in the process.

Kate Bush now has the longest-ever gap between number one singles (44 years between this and Wuthering Heights), as well as the longest time taken for a single to reach number one.

Those who have joined the Kate Bush fandom will be able to celebrate her in style with a dedicated club night in Manchester later this year.

The Wuthering Nights event will be taking over Gorilla on Saturday 8 October, as well as a venue in London.

Event organisers say: "Get ready to exchange the experience with hundreds of Kate Bush fans in the magical surroundings of Gorilla as we romp through Kate’s back catalogue with an overuse of smoke machines, visuals and camp re-enactments of Kate’s expressive dancing.

Read more: Reward posters appear in Manchester in hunt for stolen cuddly toys

"Dressing up in your best Bush get-up is encouraged, slip on your red shoes, stick some ivy in your hair, raid the charity shop for that billowy dress and come and live out your inner Kate fantasy for us."

There'll be prizes handed out for the best-dressed people, plus free souvenirs (including, apparently, Kate Bush knickers).

Wuthering Nights will be hosted by DJs Christopher Dresden Styles (Pop Curious) and Beardre Barlow (Bollox).

You can buy your tickets through Skiddle now.

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]]> 287541 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/youve-only-got-100-days-left-to-use-any-paper-20-and-50-bank-notes/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:59:26 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287545

The Bank of England is warning that anyone who still has hold of paper £20 and £50 bank notes only has 100 days left to use them.

While it's true that by now, the majority of paper £20 and £50 banknotes in circulation across the UK have been replaced with new polymer versions, there is still believed to be a whopping £14 billion-worth unaccounted for, according to the Bank of England.

And there's not long left to spend them or deposit them at your local bank.

It's believed that, in current circulation, there are still more than £6 billion-worth of paper £20 banknotes featuring economist Adam Smith, and in excess of £8 billion-worth of paper £50 banknotes, which featuring entrepreneur Matthew Boulton and engineer James Watt.

In total, that accounts for 300 million individual £20 banknotes, and 160 million paper £50 banknotes.

The last day these notes will have legal tender status is 30 September 2022.

Anyone who finds they still have these notes are asked to use them, or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office before the end of that month.

Read more: The new Alan Turing £50 banknote design has been revealed

"Changing our banknotes from paper to polymer over recent years has been an important development, because it makes them more difficult to counterfeit, and means they are more durable," explained Sarah John, chief cashier at the Bank of England.

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"The majority of paper banknotes have now been taken out of circulation, but a significant number remain in the economy, so we're asking you to check if you have any at home.

"For the next 100 days, these can still be used or deposited at your bank in the normal way."

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There are only 100 days left to use your paper £20 and £50 notes. Visit our website for more information on the withdrawal of paper £20 and £50 banknotes: https://t.co/l5v1HCde4I #100daystogo #AlanTuringsbirthday pic.twitter.com/keUKBfrpZU

— Bank of England (@bankofengland) June 23, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/former-primary-school-teacher-opens-family-run-bakery-most-in-altrincham/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:30:18 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286894

A former primary school teacher has opened a new family-run bakery in Altrincham, taking over the old Warrens Bakery space.

Building on the success of his lockdown bread delivery business initially launched from a home-based micro bakery, ex-teacher Matt Townley and his partner Suze, herself a former solicitor, have just made the full-time move into hospitality.

Called MOST, the new bakery is very much a family affair - with their eight-year-old daughter even heading up the gingerbread section (when she's not in school, that is). 

It opened this weekend in the heart of the Trafford market town, celebrating by giving away 100 free brownies, free gingerbreads for the kids and £1 cupcakes to locals.

At MOST, customers can get their hands on eight different types of slow-fermented bread, classic and savoury croissants, pain au chocolat, cruffins, a selection of cakes, tarts, cookies, choux pastries and brownies.

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And that's not all.

Alongside the sweet treats will be brews from Kickback Coffee, wines from Reserve Wines, as well as deli items like cheese, butter, smoked salmon and kimchi, all sourced from local suppliers.

Playing into the family angle, they'll also be hosting breadmaking classes for children and adults to take together over the coming months.

Classes will launch with 'Bread & Beer', teaching guests to make bread using spent grains from a nearby brewery.

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Speaking on the new opening, Matt Townley said: “There's often a local bakery at the heart of every town and we want to create a warm and friendly community hub for the people of Altrincham, while serving amazing freshly baked bread, pastries and other treats.”

Read more: A Manc’s Guide to | Altrincham - officially one of the best places to live in the UK

MOST is open Tues - Fri 8am - 4pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, and can be found at 3-5 Cross Street, Altrincham.

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]]> 286894 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/inside-the-altrincham-dessert-bar-selling-cocktail-inspired-boozy-bubble-teas/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:02:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287004

A dessert bar in the Trafford market town of Altrincham has just launched a new boozy bubble tea range in a first for the North West.

Smooch shakes, an independent café in central Altrincham specialising in sweet treats, has just launched a new boozy bubble tea menu - taking inspiration from classic cocktails like the strawberry daiquiri and mojito.

Whilst London and New York both have plenty of places to pick up a boozy bubble tea, Manchester has been sorely lacking - until now, that is.

Seeing a gap in the market, Smooch decided to pounce - making its popular bubble teas even more appealing for over-18s by giving them a new grown-up twist.

Bubble tea, also known as boba, is a Taiwanese import that has taken over British high streets. The drink typically consists of a tea base, milk, ice, and chewy tapioca pearls, served in a plastic cup.

Altrincham has jumped on board the bubble tea boom, with the fruit and milk tea versions fast becoming Smooch’s most popular offerings.

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Since bubble tea was introduced to the UK, its popularity has soared with an estimated 250 dedicated bubble tea stands springing up in response to demand across the country.

Just a fraction of these locations offer alcoholic bubble tea and, as far as we're aware, not one of them is located outside London - until now, that is.

Read more: A Manc’s Guide to | Altrincham – officially one of the best places to live in the UK

A short tram ride from the city centre, Smooch can be found in the heart of Altrincham town centre.

Newly opened in the Trafford market tow just six months ago, it's now decided to expand its menu to include cocktail-inspired boozy bubble teas alongside non-alcoholic mocktail versions for younger customers.

Smooch owner, Peter Donoghue, is Altrincham born and bred and loves the community spirit from locals and businesses in the market town.

He says: “I’ve seen Altrincham go through many highs and lows over the years, but I love what the town has become.

"There are some excellent bars and restaurants here and we want to complement that with something fun that can be enjoyed by kids and adults. The bubble teas have been our most popular item so far, and we’re hoping the alcoholic versions will be just as popular."

Peter has grand plans for Smooch, with a second Smooch shop in Greater Manchester this year.

Smooch’s boozy bubble teas ware available exclusively on Deliveroo, priced from £4.70.

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]]> 287004 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-best-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-week-27-june-3-july-2022/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:53:35 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287008

It’s hard to believe that we’re waving goodbye to June and saying hello to July across Greater Manchester already.

Where are these months going?

The start of July does mean that summer is really here now though, and the events calendar is packed with 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

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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 operating 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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Amazônia

Science and Industry Museum

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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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British Pop Archive

John Rylands Library

Monday 27 June - onwards

A new national collection 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 a 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 before June is out, 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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Sounds of the City 2022

Castlefield Bowl

Tuesday 28 June - Friday 8 July

Sounds of the City is back in Manchester city centre for 2022.

After having established itself as a staple part of the Manchester music scene, with some of the most acclaimed live artists taking to the stage over the years, the festival will be taking over Castlefield Bowl for a series of headline concerts this summer.

Lewis Capaldi, Foals, Crowded House, The Libertines, James, Pixies, Sam Fender, and Hacienda Classical ​​​​​​are all set to play shows.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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NFM x Trafford: MCR’s History of Women’s Football

National Football Museum

Friday 1 July

You can join esteemed football historian Dr Gary James for a celebration of women's football this week.

The day is split into two halves, and the event kicks off with Gary outlining the history of women's football locally, with stories of games played in Trafford in the 1890s, the sport's growth in the early twentieth century, the 1921 FA ban and its local impact, the pioneering teams and individuals of the interwar and post war years, and then the game's rise and development throughout to the modern day.

Dr James will then chair a discussion with women who played football in the region.

Find out more and grab tickets here.

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Festival Manchester 2022

Wythenshawe Park

Friday 1 - Sunday 3 July

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Live music, a fun fair, extreme sports, and a huge beach are just some of the attractions kicking off summer in Manchester this weekend.

​​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 to finally come together for one last huge celebration in Wythenshawe Park.

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.

The festival is free for everyone to attend, and you can find out more here.

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Greater Manchester Fringe 2022

Greater Manchester

Friday 1 - Sunday 31 July

The Greater Manchester Fringe is an annual city-wide theatre festival that celebrates new and emerging talent, and it’s back and taking over the region once again this month.

First taking place back in 2012 with six different venues and a handful of shows in each, the Greater Manchester Fringe has since grown each year with more performances, more ticket sales, and more venues taking part, and many past productions have moved onto established theatres, such as Bolton Octagon, Lowry Theatre, Royal Exchange theatre, and HOME theatre, have been recognised at the Manchester Theatre Awards.

Tickets are now on sale, and some shows are even free to attend, so you can find more information and grab yours here.

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Summer Natural Wine Night at GRUB

Cheetham Hill

Friday 1 July

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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 - is inviting you to a talk and guided tasting of six summer natural wines with Michael from Reserve Wines this Friday.

You’ll then get the chance to purchase bottles to take home from Michael’s mini natty wine sale.

Find out more and grab tickets for £20 each here.

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Paloma Faith

Haydock Park Racecourse

Friday 1 July

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Paloma Faith is just one huge name set to play a headline show as part of a live concert series at Haydock Park Racecourse this summer.

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 as double platinum and BRIT award-winning artist Paloma Faith will be heading out on her second UK tour within a year with this summer, she will be stopping off at Haydock Park on Friday 1 July.

She'll 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.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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Power UP

Science and Industry Museum

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 July

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A huge gaming event has returned to Manchester.

With more than 160 consoles and hundreds of games to play, Power UP is 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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IRONMAN UK 2022

Bolton

Saturday 2 July

IRONMAN UK returns to Bolton once again this weekend.

With Bolton having been the UK-based home to the world-renowned triathlon event for the past several years now, IRONMAN UK has become known for its iconic spectator support, incredible bike course scenery, and impressive finish line that’s in the heart of the town centre.

A number of temporary road closures will be in place across Bolton on race day to ensure the safety of athletes and the public.

You can find out more about IRONMAN UK 2022 here.

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Food4Thoughts Wellness Festival

Cheshire Oaks

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 July

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Cheshire Oaks is partnering with Manchester-based nutrition and wellness brand Food4Thoughts (F4T) to bring an exclusive Wellness Festival to the designer outlet village this weekend.

The weekend takeover will see F4T - co-founded by famed Mancunians Scott Thomas and Eden Thomas - hosting fitness classes, live cook-a-longs, and wellness workshops led by industry experts across the two days, and all visitors will get to make the most of a range of live entertainment and music for free,

Visitors will even be given access to some exclusive offers, and the chance to enter a prize draw worth up to £2,500.

You can find out more and grab tickets for free here.

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Murder Mystery Night

East Lancashire Railway

Saturday 2 July

East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is hosting another one of its Murder Mystery Nights this weekend.

If you’re a big fan of Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes, or you just enjoy a brilliant night of entertainment and fine dining, then the heritage railway’s popular Murder Mystery Nights are back, and you’re invited to bring your best detective people skills and hop aboard a stunning steam train travelling through the picturesque Greater Manchester countryside.

Hosted by award-winning events company After Dark Entertainment, you will be guided through some “serious sleuthing” to find out whodunit, with each night featuring a different theme, a different cast, and a different riddle to solve.

This Saturday is the turn of ‘An Invitation to Murder’, and you can join an eclectic collection of famous golden age detectives as they investigate the killing of a reclusive author.

Find out more and book tickets here.

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Manchester city centre has been ranked as the best retail and leisure destination in the UK for the third year running.

After taking the title for two years prior, and after the city showed resilience in the face of nationwide closures throughout several lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has now revealed that Manchester has clinched the top stop once again.

The city has retained the largest range of retail and leisure offerings in one shoppable location across the UK.

According to Colliers’ inaugural LocateVenues retail rankings report - which monitors the retail and leisure offering at commercial venues nationwide - Manchester has come out on top and taken the title over several other major UK cities.

Glasgow came in second overall, with Leeds centre in third place, Birmingham fourth, and fellow North West city Liverpool rounding out the top five.

Colliers says its annual study looks at metrics including venue type, brand presence and strength, vacancy and refurbishment rates, floorspace availability, price positioning, and the mix of different retail and leisure categories.

The 9,000 venues and individual destinations that made up this year's research range from major city centres, to local town and neighbourhood shopping streets, shopping malls and designer outlets, and retail and leisure parks.

Read more: Manchester named 28th most ‘liveable’ city in the world 2022 - and beats London, Barcelona, and more

Standalone grocery stores, service stations, retail in rail stations, hospitals, and business parks were also included in the study.

Speaking on the results of the research and commenting on Manchester's victory for 2022, David Fox - co-head of Retail at Colliers - said: "The diversity of retail and leisure offering in Manchester is what has allowed the city to maintain its top ranking.

"The findings of LocateVenue show that to thrive, destinations need to provide a genuine mix of brands and services, a large proportion of independents and an offering that is matched to the needs of the catchment area.

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"Gone are the days when high streets or retail parks could rely on the provision of chains and anchor stores as real thought needs to be given to the occupier mix.

Read more: Manchester has been named the second most ‘luxurious’ city in the UK

"Much of the decision making should be centred around a deep understanding of the local population."

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You know Manchester is a top place to live, right?

So you won’t be surprised to learn our city centre ranked top out of 9,000 UK retail and leisure markets by @Colliers LocateVenues!

Find out how our economy is driving our city’s future:https://t.co/SjyI3Tmn8g pic.twitter.com/HcpDDktK9J

— Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) June 22, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/sport/for-record-breaking-services-to-sport-sir-jason-and-dame-laura-kenny-mancs-of-the-month-june-2022/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:49:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287426

In just a few weeks, all eyes will turn to Birmingham as the city hosts the Commonwealth Games.

Thousands of talented athletes will take to pools, tracks and courts in the hope of securing a medal for their country.

It's an event that means a lot to Manchester, which hosted the Commonwealth Games back in 2002.

Those games saw venues including the Etihad Stadium, the Manchester Aquatics Centre, and the rest of Sportcity built here, and our city was cemented as a truly global city.

But then of course, we've always had a bit of a reputation for sporting greatness, and they don't come much greater than Jason and Laura Kenny.

Between them, the cycling greats have won 12 gold medals, and are Britain's most successful male and female Olympians.

Jason and Laura were knighted and made a dame respectively earlier this year for their services to cycling, meeting Prince William side-by-side.

Laura said of the honour: "What a truly wonderful day. When you step onto the track you know you are there to win a medal, but you don’t ever think about huge honours like this.

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"So when you are recognised it’s incredible and humbling. To be able to once again do it together makes it all the more special."

Jason has now officially retired from cycling and has now taken on the role of men's podium sprint coach with British Cycling.

He said of his retirement: "It wasn’t an easy decision.

"I genuinely wanted to carry on to Paris, but I creak quite a lot these days and I always knew I wanted to go into coaching off the back of it, and this opportunity came along."

Read more: The woman who helped Manchester shed its ‘Gunchester’ nickname | Prof Erinma Bell – Manc of the Month May 2022

Both Jason and Laura, who live in Cheshire, have committed time to mentoring other young athletes coming up in the cycling world.

Most recently, Laura has made her way even further into the hearts of the nation by talking openly and trying to break down the stigma surrounding miscarriage and baby loss.

Tragically, she suffered a miscarriage while commentating at the track champions league last November, followed by an ectopic pregnancy just months later.

In those dark days, Laura said she turned to cycling as her 'safety blanket', adding: "I’ve always known I was tough, but sometimes life pushes you to an unbearable limit.

"If it wasn’t for Jason and Albie [their son] getting me through the day to day I’d have been broken."

Speaking of her Instagram post, she later told OK! magazine: "The response I got was overwhelming – my Instagram went mental and I had thousands of messages from women and men who came to me saying they’d suffered in silence too.

"Six or seven athletes also came forward, which was comforting for me as I felt like less of a failure.

“We shouldn’t be ashamed or scared when the number is one in five. That’s a massive number – yet we felt so alone.”

The Commonwealth Games will take place between 28 July and 8 August. Laura Kenny is competing for Team England.

If you've been affected by this story, contact Tommy's, a miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth charity, at mailbox@tommys.org or call 0800 0147 800.

About Manc of the Month

We all know that Manchester is home to some special people, some born here and others drawn here, and after a bumpy two years that effectively amounted to one big lockdown, it’s these special people that have inspired and led us through the tough times – so we decided to start a series that shines a light on those who should be celebrated.

Following on from our ‘The Mancs of the Year’ feature towards the end of 2020, Manc of the Month officially kicked off in July 2021, with Marcus Rashford MBE, Manchester’s mural king Akse P-19, the local chef feeding the region’s vulnerable families Mary-Ellen McTague, and Manchester’s groundbreaking new Council leader Bev Craig among previous honourees.

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Manchester will mark Armed Forces Day this weekend with a family fun day in the city centre.

St Peter's Square will be a hive of activity to honour members of the Armed Forces and veterans of all ages.

Members of the public are invited to come along on Saturday 25 June and pay thanks through a series of events.

The formal celebrations will begin with a ceremonial march-past through the square at 11.30am, accompanied by The Lancashire Artillery Band, who will perform throughout the day.

Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Donna Ludford and Carl Austin Behan OBE representing the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester will be in attendance.

Later in the day, there'll be displays of current and historical military kits from The Veterans Military Museum, which members of the public can get hands-on with.

Performances from local talent including The Silhouette Band and Michele Dignan will take place throughout the day.

Read more: For record-breaking services to sport | Sir Jason and Dame Laura Kenny – Mancs of the Month June 2022

The Armed Forces flag has already been raised on top of Central Library this week, in a ceremony attended by representatives from the Army, Royal Navy and RAF.

Lord Mayor Councillor Donna Ludford said: "Armed Forces Day is a very important day; it allows the city to recognise all the sacrifices the Armed Forces have made and continue to make for our country.

"It is also our chance to make sure all those who serve know just how much respect we have for them, and how grateful we are for their service, dedication and work to keep us all safe."

You can find out more at manchester.gov.uk/armedforcesday.

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One of the most unique outdoor cinema experiences is returning to Cheshire countryside for a one-off screening of a classic film favourite.

The 400-acre Alderley Park is known for being a place where world-leading science, innovation, and stylish living come all come together, but on 3 September, it will be turned into a cinema under the stars and will be showing a very-special screening of the 80s cult classic film, Back to The Future.

Cinema Under the Stars - in partnership with Alfresco Film Company - will give film fans the chance to enjoy a night of nostalgia with a timeless movie classic in a unique setting as the sun goes down.

Back to The Future was highest-grossing film of 1985 and a cultural phenomenon, and you can expect to travel back in time as you follow the adventures of Marty McFly on what promises to be an entertaining as the iconic sci-fi comedy is projected onto a huge 20ft outdoor screen.

There will be an option to purchase a premium ticket including a deck chair, but you can also bring your own blankets and chairs, and warmer layers are also advised for when the temperature drops.

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Food and drink will be available to purchase on the night too, but you can also take your own snacks and refreshments too.

Speaking ahead of the return of Cinema Under the Stars, Sam Darby - Head of Development at Bruntwood SciTech - said: "We are delighted that Cinema Under the Stars is returning to Alderley Park as it’s the perfect opportunity to bring our customers, residents, and the wider Cheshire community together to enjoy one of the most beloved films of all time in the beautiful surroundings of the Park."

Never been to Alderley Park?

It’s basically a life, science, and tech campus that’s home to a range of workspaces for over 250 forward-thinking companies, and it’s the brainchild Bruntwood SciTech - a joint venture between property company Bruntwood, and Legal & General.

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Tickets to Cinema Under the Stars will set you back £12 per adult, £8 for concessions, and £16 for cinema tickets plus a deckchair - with all tickets subject to a booking free.

Doors open from 6:30pm for food and drink, and the film will begin at 8:15pm.

Parking is available on site and free of charge for the evening.

Grab tickets here.

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🎟️ Tickets now on sale! Grab your picnic blankets and join us on Saturday 3 September as Cinema Under the Stars returns to #AlderleyPark 🍿📽️ Find out more and get your tickets ➡️ https://t.co/GigZmISj5N pic.twitter.com/bq1lPObAty

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Alanis Morissette has pulled out of a huge concert in Manchester tonight as the singer battles an illness.

The Canadian star was set to perform at the AO Arena this evening, Saturday 25 June.

But she revealed in a video that she's been struck down with laryngitis and is unable to sing.

Alanis also pulled out of her show in Leeds last night.

She is currently on tour celebrating 25 years since the release of Jagged Little Pill, a tour which had to be rescheduled because of the pandemic.

The Manchester date was initially set to take place last November but was moved to this summer, and has now been rescheduled again.

Organisers have already found a new date for the star to perform.

The AO Arena wrote: "Alanis Morissette’s show tonight at Manchester AO Arena is being rescheduled to Thursday, 30th June 2022 due to illness. All tickets remain valid for the new date.

"If you can no longer attend the new date, please contact your point of purchase for a refund by 6pm BST on Tuesday, 28th June 2022."

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Alanis said in her video: "Hey everyone, I was able to squawk through my show last night and I was so grateful to be able to do that, and I thank you all for your love and your energy.

"Without it I wouldn’t have been able to croak through the show. 

"Tonight I thought I could push through again and I went for a nap and my voice, almost the entire range is gone, other than this lovely… anyway, I’m so sorry and I’m crestfallen.

"I’ve never cancelled a show because of larinytis before and I’m horrified, and I’m so sorry.

"But we’ll absolutely see you again and we’ll be back, we’ll figure out how to do that.

"In the meantime I love you, I’m so sorry, and um, I’ll rest and get better and see you soon."

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— Alanis Morissette (@Alanis) June 24, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/11-year-old-boy-seriously-injured-in-hit-and-run-incident-in-gorton/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:41:34 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287641

An 11-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being involved in a hit-and-run incident in Gorton.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that emergency services and an air ambulance were called to reports that an 11-year-old boy had been involved in a collision on Hyde Road in the Debdale Park area of Gorton at around 1:30pm yesterday (26 June).

The boy was found to have been hit by a car that failed to stop, and he was rushed to hospital and remains there with serious injuries.

Following the incident yesterday afternoon, Hyde Road was cordoned off by officers between Reddish Bridge and Laburnum Road, and bus services and traffic was subsequently diverted.

Local residents have spoken out following the incident, with one telling the MEN that "something needs to be done about the way people drive on this road" as it's "scary what can happen", and another adding that "without a shadow of a doubt, it’s one dangerous road".

Police are now appealing for anyone with information or any dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told the MEN: "Investigators are appealing for information and dash cam footage following a fail to stop collision in Manchester.

"At around 1.20pm on Sunday 26 June 2022, we received a report of a collision on Hyde Road in the Debdale Park area.

Read more: Three men charged after Bolton boxer Amir Khan was robbed at gunpoint

"Officers attended and established that a vehicle had collided with a pedestrian and failed to stop at the scene and the pedestrian, an 11-year-old boy, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries."

They also confirmed that "enquiries are ongoing".

Anyone with any information or dash cam footage of the incident should contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 1657 26/06/22, and information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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#APPEAL | Investigators appeal for information/ dash cam footage following fail to stop collision on Hyde Road in the Debdale Park area at around 1.20pm today.

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— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 26, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/campaigner-and-mother-of-manchester-arena-attack-victim-presented-with-obe/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:35:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287668

The mother of one of the victims of the Manchester Arena attack, and a campaigner for stronger security measures in public places has been presented with an OBE.

60-year-old Figen Murray - whose son Martyn Hett was one of 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing - was selected in the Queen's New Year Honours list in December 2021 after being recognised for her continuous work in counter-terrorism, public speaking, and promotion of peace.

She was presented with her OBE by Prince William The Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Place last Friday.

This incredible honour comes just a few months after she gained an MSc degree in Counter Terrorism and graduated with a distinction from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) back in December 2021.

Figen said she completed the degree to try and understand why her son was killed.

Originally from Stockport, Figen has tirelessly campaigned for the introduction of 'Martyn's Law' since the attack, and the law was recently confirmed in the Queen's Speech - which set out the government's planned legislative programme.

Under the proposals, venues across the UK would have a legal duty to devise, adopt, and provide specific security plans and training for a potential terror attack.

Now, Figen - who publicly forgave bomber Salman Abedi less than a month after the attack to "break the cycle of hate that existed" - says that "more needs to be done" to keep the public safe.

After proudly accepting her OBE, Figen said: "The Manchester Arena attack changed my life forever, and I know my son Martyn would be touched by all of the work I am doing in memory of him.

Read more: Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim graduates with a degree in Counter Terrorism

"Whilst the bomber sought to spread hatred and division that night, I am determined to share the values that Martyn held so close to his heart - love, kindness and tolerance - to make our young people more understanding and resilient to extremist influences.

"But there is also work to be done around safety at public places and venues.

"We should all be able to enjoy attending these venues in the knowledge that we are protected against potential terrorist attacks."

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She also spoke about the importance of Martyn's Law set to be introduced.

Read more: Turning grief into a defiant fight for peace | Figen Murray - Manc of the Month January 2022

"We have an opportunity before us to set the world leading standards and legislation that will provide organisations, businesses and their employees the training and tools to prevent future terror attacks and keep the public safe," she said.

"I look forward to working closely with the government to ensure this happens."

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— North West News (@HeartNWNews) June 24, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/popular-leeds-ramen-restaurant-house-of-fu-is-coming-to-manchester/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:11:54 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287681

House of Fu, the popular Yorkshire ramen restaurant with a huge following in Leeds, is making its way over to Manchester.

Eyeing up a new home on Portland Street, the restaurant has submitted plans with Manchester City Council to take over the former Leaf site.

Having first begun life as a street food pop-up, House of Fu has revealed it will bring its Toyko and LA-inspired Japanese dishes across the Pennines for the first time - just a year on from opening its first brick and mortar site in Leeds.

Brought to Manchester by the team behind Leeds' Belgrave Music Hall, Headrow House and Ox Club, diners can look forward to a range of different umami-rich ramen and noodle dishes, as well as dumplings, small plates and sides when it opens its doors later this year.

As for drinks, think frozen yuzu margaritas, homemade kombucha and cans of session sake from Kampai, as well as.a solid sake and wine list and craft beers sourced from local breweries.

From homemade gyoza to handmade noodles sourced right here in Manchester, there's a lot to get excited about - all thanks to head chef Ben Iley, who spent nearly a decade at some of Japan's finest restaurants before coming home to work on the House of Fu project.

With an impressive CV that includes Aquavit, The Tokyo American Club and Fujimamas, he landed in Leeds following nine and a half years Japan, only to be introduced to the Belgrave team 'the very same day.'.

From that initial introduction, it would take six years for the concept to fully come to fruition - first beginning life as award-winning street food pop-up Fu-Schnickens before ultimately becoming the ramen restaurant it is today, with Ben taking a short detour into live fire cooking as the Head Chef at Ox Club somewhere in the middle.

Read more: Inside the Altrincham dessert bar selling cocktail-inspired boozy bubble teas

When House of Fu opened in Leeds last summer, he told The Hoot: "I first met these guys and we spoke about doing this in 2014.

"The year that I was over in Japan, the guys behind this, Ben Davey included, who was working in Belgrave at the time, had a pop-up [...] doing bao buns, chicken wings and that kind of thing, and that's the year that they won best street food of the year or whatever it was, so they thought right, ok, we've got something here, let's expand and look at building a restaurant, let's do ramen [...] and so they needed to find someone who could do ramen.

"Probably the day that I arrived back from Japan, a mutual friend between myself and Ash hooked us up and said 'this guy's just come back from Japan, these guys want to do ramen, like off you go!' and I was like 'wow, what an amazing opportunity.'"

Read more: Christmas market favourite Panc to open new Arndale Market dessert stall

In the summer of 2019, ahead of opening the first House of Fu site, Ben took the directors on a intense three-night dash through Tokyo - all eating and drinking their way in a blur across the city in the name of research.

Ramen choices range here from classic tonkatsu broths to miso chicken and mushroom options, and a special 'green ramen' made using a shitake dashi. Prices sit between £12 and £14 for ramen bowls, with diners given the option to add on ingredients to suit themselves from just £2 each.

There are also rice bowls and 'super bowls' to choose from, as well as sides like kimchi, chilli crunch rice and a 'sunshine salad' with Japanese radish, mizuna, jalapeno and yuzu.

Read more: A tiny Brazilian bakery is opening on a backstreet in Ancoats

Having been incredibly well-received in their hometown, House of Fu is now branching out with a second site here in Manchester.

The new restaurant is tipped to open in early 2023, although an exact opening date is still yet to be confirmed.

Owners Simon Stevens and Ashley Kollakowski said of finding their ideal Manchester site at
Bruntwood Works’ West Village Building: “Manchester is home to some of our favourite restaurants and shops and it's been great getting to know the city a little more whilst looking for a home for House of Fu.There's such an exciting food scene in Manchester and there seems to be more great openings announced every week, we’re really excited to be part of it!”

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]]> 287681 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/a-tiny-brazilian-bakery-is-opening-on-a-backstreet-in-ancoats/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:38:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287688

A tiny bakery is opening a new shop on an Ancoats backstreet selling specialist treats and classic pastries with a Brazilian-inspired twist.

Serving out of a small hatch on Radium Street, The Flat Baker's new shop will move into the same building as takeaway slab shack favourite Lazy Tony's Lasagneria at the start of next month.

Opening on Saturdays only, here pastry and bread lovers will find a multitude of croissants and cruffins, pastel de natas, cinnamon swirls and faviours breads, including focaccia, cornbread, Pão de Queijo (cheese bread) and boozy brioche.

Elsewhere, there'll be more specialist Brazilian treats for sale too, like carrot cake topped and filled with creamy chocolate truffle (brigadeiro), guava polenta cake, tonka bean brownies, and passion fruit and lime meringue tarts.

The new shop opens in the same neighbourhood where it all began for the self-taught baking duo, who started churning out their Brazilian goodies from their Ancoats flat during lockdown two years prior.

A family business, self-taught baker Matt and his partner Deb have previously collaborated with former Masterchef contestant Caroline Martins, creating calabresa sausage brioche balls for her Brazilian fine dining experience the Sao Paulo Project, and took over the cafe at Deansgate Square's General Store last year.

Read more: A Manc’s guide to: Ancoats, the super-cool foodie neighbourhood with a rich past

The pair have built up a number of wholesale clients across Manchester, getting their name out there by taking part in a number of the city's different artisan foodie markets.

They are also the organisers behind Manchester's new Brazilian Festa Junina Festival, designed to bring together Brazilian chefs, bakers and others in a celebration of their country's culture and cuisine.

Read more: Inside the Altrincham dessert bar selling cocktail-inspired boozy bubble teas

Having spent the past few weeks wrestling their Instagram account back from hackers, the couple is now gearing up to open their new baking studio on Saturday 2 July.

To keep up with their progress ahead of the opening, give The Flat Baker a follow here.

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]]> 287688 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/bolton-asda-worker-praised-for-her-quick-thinking-that-saved-a-toddlers-life/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:18:22 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287711

An Asda worker has been praised for her "quick-thinking" that ultimately saved the life of a little boy in a Bolton store.

The supermarket chain has praised its employee Joanne Lang - who was working on the self-scan checkouts at the Farnworth branch in Bolton - after she sprang into action to stop a little boy from choking on a sweet after she spotted he was struggling to breathe while out shopping with his mum.

Joanne's quick-thinking meant she was able to successfully dislodge the gummy snake snake, which the toddler brought into the store, by leaning him over and "slapping him firmly on the back" two times.

She said the shocking incident "all happened very quickly", and described her actions an act of "pure instinct".

"I saw the little boy out of the corner of my eye sitting in a trolley and knew straight away that something was wrong as his face was going red and he was having difficulty breathing," Joanne explained.

"He wasn't coughing so I knew something was stuck so used the heel of my hand to hit him on the back a couple of times and the snake came out.

"I think he'd managed to swallow it whole and it got stuck.

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"When it came out the boy, who was aged about two or three, just looked at me with a massive grin on his face - it was such a relief that he was okay."

Joanne - who has worked at the store for 18 months, and has some prior first aid training - explained that the little boy's mother was "in shock" following the incident, but made sure to thank her before they left.

Read more: Asda-obsessed lad left blind by brain tumour has ‘special visit’ to Salford supermarket

"I just did what anyone else would have done," Joanne added.

"I was in the right place at the right time, and it wasn't really about the first aid training, it was about being a mum."

Rita Charleston - Customer Service Manager at Asda Farnworth - decided to nominate Joanne for an Asda 'Service Superstar' award for her actions, explaining that they are "so proud" of her and that what she did was "absolutely amazing".

"She single-handedly saved that child from choking and her quick reactions really did save the day.

"The situation could have had a very different outcome if it wasn't for Joanne."

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Joanne from our Farnworth store sprang into action to stop a little boy from choking on a sweet after spotting he was struggling to breathe. She rushed over to the boy, leant him forward and slapped him firmly on the back twice to dislodge the sweet: https://t.co/aZs3Fr7St7 pic.twitter.com/DjHFBz8i98

— Asda (@asda) June 19, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/christmas-market-favourite-panc-to-open-new-arndale-market-dessert-stall/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:15:05 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287724

Christmas market favourite Panc is opening a new street food stall in the heart of Manchester, taking over the former Salt and Pepper unit at the Arndale Market.

Having impressed vegans and non-vegans alike with their naturally-coloured buns, plant-based burgers and bratwursts at last year's Christmas markets, chefs Ariane Cardoso and Hannah Jobe are now gearing up to open a new space in the city centre.

Here, Panc fans will be able to find all their savoury favourites as well as a range of sweet desserts under the new banner Yum Yum.

Splitting the stall into two, Panc and Yum Yum will each be housed in their own individual sections - one serving up tasty vegan 'junk' food like kebabs, burgers, loaded fries, hot dogs and 'chick'n', the other focusing exclusively on milkshakes and desserts.

Yum Yum will boast a brand new vegan soft serve machine, bringing plant-based ice cream to the Arndale market for the very first time alongside Panc's popular churros, loaded PANCakes and Belgian waffles.

Panc already offers a 'Sweet Tingz' section on its dark kitchen Deliveroo menu, but now they'll be bringing the sweet-tooth offering to life in a new way with its very own stall - as well as maintaining their busy dark kitchen operation alongside.

Open at the market until 6pm throughout the week, they'll then carry on cooking into the evening from their kitchen in Ardwick - with full menus available to either collect or order for delivery at both sites.

It's an exciting new development for Ariane and Hannah, who first started cooking during lockdown over in Gatley before they got an opportunity to be in the Christmas markets

Since closing their Piccadilly Gardens stall at the start of January, the pair have been serving customers from Salford to Fallowfield from their base at Ghost Kitchens in Ardwick.

Speaking on the journey of their business up to this point, Hannah told The Manc: "We got an opportunity to be in the Christmas markets, and we were like 'oh we really want to be in the city centre'",

"Ariane sent me a message in the lockdown and just said are you working, I said no I'm on furlough, alright let's open a business and we did!"

Before that, both had worked in hospitality for some time. Hannah was a Business Development Manager selling coffee, whilst Ariane - a vegan cook for many years - was managing Brazilian steakhouse Bem Brasil, having opened sites in Northern Quarter, Deansgate and Liverpool for the group.

Despite their success at the Manchester Christmas Markets, both said that they felt they had to start from scratch when they arrived in Ardwick - adding that Deliveroo helped them to do a lot of marketing to introduce themselves to their new customer base.

Now they're taking another step forward - bringing the tried-and-tested dessert arm of their dark kitchen business out into the world under a brand new name.

Read more: A tiny Brazilian bakery is opening on a backstreet in Ancoats

Tipped to open in the Arndale Market any day now. keep an eye on Panc's socials for more updates ahead of their launch.

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]]> 287724 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/bm-has-finally-launched-a-home-delivery-service-trial-across-the-uk/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:29:44 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287755

It's been a long time coming, but B&M has finally launched a trial of a home delivery service across the UK.

For the first time since the discount retailer opened its doors back in 1978, B&M has decided to expand its website and introduce a delivery service option for customers that's primarily catered to delivering a range of heavier general products that shoppers may struggle to transport for themselves.

Around 1,000 products make up the new online delivery range - including garden and indoor furniture, electrical equipment, and some toys and games too.

To make the most of the new service and try it out for size, shoppers will just need to look for the items on the B&M website that are marked with home delivery and click 'add to basket', before arranging for them to be delivered.

Delivery costs will depend on the size of your order, with a regular delivery priced at £3.95, medium £7.95, and large £14.95.

Orders will take between three and seven working days to be delivered.

B&M says the trial is being run on a "test and learn", and customer response will be "closely monitored" over the coming months.

Speaking on the launch of the trial, Jens Sorensen - Digital Director at B&M - said: "We are incredibly excited to launch our online deliver-to-home service and make life easier for customers that love the range of discounted products from B&M but haven’t been able to purchase from store.

"We’re continually developing and improving the offering available to customers, and creating this more accessible shopping experience is a fantastic step forward for the business.

"It’s been an incredibly exciting launch to work on and we’re so happy that customers are now able to start using the transactional website and have access to products they wouldn’t have been able to in the past."

B&M's CEO Simon Arora says he believes the trial of home delivery to be "an attractive proposition for customers".

He added that the business is also being "open-minded" about delivery becoming permanent.

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]]> 287755 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/adele-roberts-announces-shes-cancer-free-and-thanks-nhs-for-saving-my-life/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:24:30 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287799

Adele Roberts has announced that she's officially cancer free, and has thanked the "angel" NHS doctors for saving her life.

Taking to social media to share the good news in an emotional post, the BBC Radio 1 DJ said that hearing the words 'you’re free of cancer' was the day she had been waiting for since her diagnosis, adding that it "absolutely took my breath away".

She said it was "the most beautiful sound" she thinks she's ever heard.

The Southport-born presenter - who has worked for a number of Northern radio stations throughout her career, including Rock FM, Galaxy, and Hits Radio Manchester, before moving to national radio and becoming a regular presenter of Radio 1’s Weekend Breakfast Show since January 2021 - revealed back in October that she had been diagnosed with and was undergoing treatment for bowel cancer.

The 43-year-old, who first found fame in Channel 4’s Big Brother in 2002, and apperead on ITV reality competition series I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2019, confirmed that she had a tumour removed through surgery.

Following the surgery, she now uses a stoma bag, and had been undergoing chemotherapy.

Confirming she's free of cancer in a post to Instagram, Adele wrote: "Everything we’ve been through seems to be swirling around in my body and life feels a bit surreal at the moment… BUT I AM SO GRATEFUL.

"I am counting my blessings.

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"I am also in awe of anyone dealing with cancer. The courage, the strength, the determination, and at times, the humour you have shown has been nothing short of super human. You’ve inspired me and given me the fire to never give up. You’re warriors and it’s thanks to seeing you being so strong that’s kept me going. Feel the fear and do it anyway. Sometimes it took me all my strength just to get out of bed and face the day but I still did it.

"Every day I made sure I did something to do a huge f*ck you to cancer. It’s taken too many of us. I didn’t know what fate had in store for me but I knew I’d never stop trying."

Read more: Adele Roberts praised for appearing on the cover of Women’s Health magazine with a stoma bag

She then made sure to thank the medical professionals who treated her, and the whole of the NHS - who she called "angels amongst us".

"Thank you for saving my life," she wrote.

Adele also took the time to thank her family, friends, her partner Kate - who she said is her "reason to get out of bed every morning" - and everyone who’s taken time to message her and send love or positive thoughts.

She said that everyone's well-wishes kept her going and helped her "slay this beast".

"If anything it’s made me happier than I’ve ever been," Adele said.

"Going through the darkness has given me the light. It’s transformed me, given me my little stoma Audrey, brought amazing people into my life and it’s time now for me to start really living."

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The day I’ve been waiting for. Hearing the words “you’re free of cancer” absolutely took my breath away. I keep replaying it in my mind. It was the most beautiful sound I think I’ve ever heard. Even though I was praying Dr Khan would say… https://t.co/A93F50UQg7 pic.twitter.com/5RizSybSjJ

— Adele Roberts (@AdeleRoberts) June 27, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/oldham-shopkeeper-fined-after-over-22000-illegal-cigarettes-were-seized-from-his-premises/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:08:13 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287846

An Oldham shopkeeper has been fined after an illegal stash of cigarettes and tobacco was found stashed in the basement of his premises.

After a string of complaints from members of the public that illicit or counterfeit tobacco was being sold at Timisoara, on Ashton Road, Oldham Council has confirmed that officers from Oldham Trading Standards and a trained sniffer dog raided the shop, and a total of 22,557 mixed brand cigarettes were uncovered.

100gm of illegal hand rolling tobacco was also seized from the premises.

The illegal cigarettes and tobacco were found stashed and hidden in a number of locations throughout the shop - including in a concealment behind the counter, in an adapted jacket and a holdall, and in the basement.

The owner of the shop, 39-year-old Sardar Mohammed, pleaded guilty to offences under the Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015, as well as an offence under the Trade Marks Act 1994, and was told to pay costs of £3,450 and a £95 victim surcharge.

He was also sentenced to an 18-month community order that requires him to attend 30 days rehabilitation activity requirement, and 180 hours of unpaid work.

"Thanks to good work by our Trading Standards staff, and tip offs from residents, a large haul of illegal cigarettes has been seized," explained Councillor Jean Stretton, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Oldham Council.

"Illegal tobacco makes it easier for children and young people to buy cigarettes and get hooked on smoking and the people making money out of this do not care who they sell to and the illegal tobacco trade has strong links with organised crime."

Read more: First images released as plans are submitted to build the UK’s biggest ‘urban farm’ in Oldham

She continued: "We are working with partners across Greater Manchester to drive down the illegal trade and the market is declining - but it still goes on."

Oldham Council is asking local residents to keep an eye out, and where they see cheap tobacco being sold, often as ‘duty free’, are encouraged to get in touch and report it either anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online at keep-it-out.co.uk.

"We will take action if we find illegal tobacco for sale," the Council insists.

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]]> 287846 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-musical-version-of-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-is-coming-to-manchester-next-summer/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:20:13 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287868

A musical version of Roald Dahl's iconic children's classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is heading out on a UK tour in 2023.

And it's set to stop off here in Manchester next summer.

After already proving to be a smash-hit on both the Broadway stage and in the West End, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical, which is based off the 1964 Roald Dahl novel of the same name and the Warner Bros. film, is coming to Manchester Palace Theatre from 4 - 30 July 2023, and tickets are due to go on sale very soon.

In case you're unfamiliar with the story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical tells "the devilishly delicious tale" of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka.

A synopsis for the musical production reads: "When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s a chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets they’ve always dreamed of.

"But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible and edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

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"This sensational musical is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses taking you to a world of pure imagination."

It features memorable songs from the beloved 1970s film, as well as a host of new numbers.

Charlie and Chocolate Factory - The Musical has a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Mark Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and is directed by James Brining and designed by Simon Higlett.

Read more: The Lion King adds even more dates to Manchester theatre run

Liverpool, Hull, and Sunderland are among the other Northern locations making up the UK tour of the highly-anticipated production.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 8 July, and you can grab yours here.

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Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical is heading to Manchester!

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— Palace & Opera Mcr (@PalaceAndOpera) June 24, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/child-abusers-and-those-who-kill-emergency-service-workers-can-now-get-life-sentences/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:02:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287916

Life sentences for people who abuse children, and those who kill emergency workers on duty are among a series of criminal justice reforms coming into force today.

The government says the landmark reforms are designed to "make our streets safer".

The reforms are part of the new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act (PCSC Act) - which the government says equips police with "the powers and tools they need to combat crime", while overhauling sentencing laws in a bid to protect the public, and keep serious sexual and violent offenders behind bars for longer.

The introduction of higher maximum penalties for a range of child cruelty offences will be known as 'Tony's Law' after seven-year-old Tony Hudgell.

When Tony was a baby, he was attacked by his birth parents and left with broken fingers and toes, plus torn ligaments in his legs - however, he was left untreated and in pain for 10 days, and the delay in getting treatment meant that both his legs had to be amputated in 2017, which has left him wheelchair-bound.

His birth parents were sentenced to the current maximum jail term of 10 years.

But Tony’s adoptive mother Paula Hudgell said that more has to be done to protect vulnerable children, adding that the planned tougher sentences are for “Tony and all the babies and children that suffered or lost their lives at the hands of their abusers”.

Read more: Child abusers could be given life sentences under new government-backed plans

The introduction of mandatory life sentences for those who unlawfully kill emergency workers in the line of duty will be known as 'Harper's Law'.

The law follows the tireless campaigning of PC Andrew Harper’s family, and his widow Lissie Harper, who were prompted to take action after the 28-year-old was killed while responding to a call about a stolen quad bike in Berkshire on 15 August 2019.

PC Harper's killers - 19-year-old Henry Long, and his two 18-year-old passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers - were cleared of murder, and given sentences of between 13 years and 19 years for manslaughter, and although an appeal was made by the Attorney General asking for their jail terms to be increased, this was rejected.

Lissie had previously said she was "outraged" by the length of sentences handed to the three teenagers responsible for his death.

Read more: Life sentences to be introduced for those who kill emergency service workers

Some of the other reforms being introduced as part of the PCSC Act include ending the automatic early release of offenders deemed to be a danger to the public, giving domestic abuse victims more time to report incidents of common assault or battery, and making the taking of non-consensual photographs or video recordings of breastfeeding mothers will be punishable by up to two years in prison.

The most violent and sexual offenders, including rapists, will also be forced to spend longer in prison to keep the public safer.

Judges will also be able to hand down life sentences for death by dangerous driving or death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs, and there will also be a new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving.

Controversially, the PCSC Act also introduces a new offence of "intentionally of recklessly" causing public nuisance, which the government says reflects the rise in so-called "guerrilla protest" tactics, and there'll also be new police powers to tackle non-violent protests that cause disruption to the public or access to parliament.

"This government is delivering on its commitment to make our streets safer," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

"We have changed the law so that dangerous criminals are given the sentences they deserve and kept behind bars, and we are backing the police with the powers they need to keep us safe.

"We are well on our way to getting 20,000 more police officers, and we will continue to support victims seeking justice and bear down on crime so that everyone, in every town, village and city, has the security and confidence they deserve."

You can read the full list of reforms introduced as part of the PCSC Act on the gov.uk website.

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]]> 287916 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/uk-doctors-demand-30-pay-rise-over-next-five-years-and-threaten-strike-action/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:04:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287946

Doctors and medics across the UK have threatened to take industrial action if their demands for a 30% pay rise over the next five years are not met.

Increased calls for a pay rise come after delegates at the British Medical Association's (BMA) annual conference in Brighton this week voted to press ministers to agree to the increase - which they say makes up for real-term cuts to salaries since 2008.

Last week's national rail strikes were referenced as inspiration for how public sector workers should pursue pay demands with the government.

Delegates also called on MPs to address the NHS's "unmanageable workloads", with one medic saying that there's currently "no rescue plan beyond 'work harder'".

Proposing the motion for a 30% pay rise over the next five years, Dr Emma Runswic - a member of the BMA’s ruling council - said: "We should not wait for things to get worse. All of us deserve comfort and pleasure in our lives. Pay restoration is the right, just and moral thing to do, but it is a significant demand and it won’t be easy to win.

"Every part of the BMA needs to plan for how to achieve this."

She added: "I’m not foolish, I know that’s it’s likely to be that industrial action will be required to move the government on this issue.

"Do not be tempted to accept a pathetic future for our profession - we are worth more."

Read more: Rail workers to ‘shut down the system’ with national three-day strike

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Dr Runswic also made reference to the recent pay rise for bin workers in Manchester, after more than 90% of the workers in the area - who are employed by outsourced waste management company Biffa - voted for industrial action on a turnout of more than 60% with a dispute that’s said to stem from Biffa refusing to increase wages, GMB Union said.

"All around us, workers are coming together in trade unions and winning big - last month bin men in Manchester 22%," Dr Runswic said.

"Those workers got together and used a key tool that trade unions have, the ability to collectively organise, collectively negotiate and collectively withdraw our labour.

"Vote for this motion, and I'll see you on the picket lines."

Read more: Manchester residents to face bin strikes as workers vote for 'industrial action'

On the topic of patient numbers, backlogs, and the workloads of medial professionals across the UK, Dr Jacqueline Davies also told delegates: "There is an answer to the backlog and the unmanageable workloads facing exhausted NHS staff as the NHS is facing record demand with no additional capacity.

"Staff are leaving in droves and there's no rescue plan beyond 'work harder'.

"We know that staff shortages lead to critical incidents and who gets the blame? We do, the burden falls on us."

In response to the calls made by delegates, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care said: "We are incredibly grateful to all our NHS staff and we recognise the pressures caused by the rising cost of living. NHS staff received a 3% pay rise last year, despite a public sector pay freeze, and in 2019 the government and the BMA agreed to a multi-year pay deal for doctors in training, which guaranteed an 8.2% rise in pay over four years.

"We are giving NHS workers another pay rise this year - no decisions have been made and we will carefully consider the recommendations from the independent pay review bodies."

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‘Doctors will, and are, walking away’

Government must urgently address the derisory pay awards, long hours with unpaid overtime, and no hot food or free parking that are driving doctors out of the profession.

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— The BMA (@TheBMA) June 27, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/presenter-and-campaigner-dame-deborah-james-has-died-at-age-40/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:04:45 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=282555

BBC presenter and cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James has died aged 40. 

The influential figure has been battling bowel cancer for the past six years, but it has sadly been confirmed that she has passed away "peacefully" today surrounded by her family.

The sad news was announced in a statement published to Deborah's Instagram.

The statement reads in full: "We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy. Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family.

"Deborah, who many of you will know as Bowelbabe, was an inspiration and we are incredibly proud of her and her work and commitment to charitable campaigning, fundraising and her endless efforts to raise awareness of cancer that touched so many lives.

"Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. Even in her most challenging moments, her determination to raise money and awareness was inspiring.

"We thank you for giving us time in private as a family, and we look forward to continuing Deborah’s legacy long into the future through the @bowelbabefund"

The statement continues: "Thank you for playing your part in her journey, you are all incredible.

"And a few final things from Deborah…

"Find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope. And finally, check your poo – it could just save your life."

In her final days, Deborah set up the Bowel Babe Fund, which raised a whopping £6,769,507 for Cancer Research UK at the time of writing, and her fundraising efforts earned her a Damehood - which was presented to her in her back garden by Prince William himself. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said that Deborah was special and inspiring, and thanked her for "giving hope to so many who are living with cancer".

Read more: Deborah James shares devastating health update and says ‘goodbye’ with enormous fundraiser

Deborah was first diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 35, and ever since, has fought to raise awareness for the disease.

Her work has included co-hosting the BBC podcast You Me and the Big C, alongside Lauren Mahon and the late Rachel Bland (who was replaced by husband Steve after her death from breast cancer), as well as documenting her experiences in a column in The Sun. 

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]]> 282555 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/festival-of-cooking-demos-wellness-workshops-and-more-is-coming-to-cheshire-oaks-designer-outlet/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:20:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287884

A two-day festival full of cooking classes, wellness workshops, and more is coming to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet this weekend.

The designer outlet has joined forces with Food4Thoughts (F4T) - a nutrition brand co-founded by famed Mancunians Scott Thomas and Eden Thomas - to bring an exclusive wellness weekend to Cheshire, with everything from fitness classes, to live cook-a-longs and workshops led by industry experts across the two days.

Visitors to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet will also be treated to live entertainment and music by DJ Kieron J, and stars of The Voice, Holly Ellison and Jordan Phillips, as well as receive access to a whole host of exclusive offers too.

You'll be able to book on to live F4T panel talks from key speakers across the weekend, with local celebrities giving their insight into wellness, healthy eating, and living balanced lifestyles.

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Hosted by Kate Cocker, sessions will feature guests including Emmerdale and Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas, chef and influencer Steph Elswood, and the founder of Men Should Talk Gareth Palmer - with more names soon to be announced. 

Brands including Lululemon, ASICS, adidas, and Under Armour will also be working alongside the expert F4T team for a jam-packed schedule of fitness classes and workshops across the weekend too, so whether you want to test your limits with a HIIT class by F4T’s Commando Charlie, or find your Zen at Lululemon’s meditation sessions, there's something for everyone to get involved with.

Read more: Shipping container village at Cheshire Oaks to host live music and street food this summer

Podcast fans will even be able to enter a competition to secure their spot in the audience of an exclusive live recording of Scott Thomas’ podcast, Learning As I Go.

And that's not all, as you'll even get the chance to enter a prize draw worth up to £2,500.

When you enter into the prize draw in the F4T Hub at the Ellesmere Port-based shopping and leisure village, you'll be in with the chance of winning prizes such as six months of Food4Thoughts membership, £500 to spend at Cheshire Oaks, and a luxe spa experience at the Chester Grosvenor.

Each entry to the prize draw also gives the option to donate to support Cheshire Oaks' 2022 charity partner, Flynn’s Port in the Storm - with donations supporting the incredible work that the local mental health crisis café does for those in the community.

"This really is such a special moment for myself and the Food4Thoughts team," F4T co-founder Scott Thomas said.

"I have visited Cheshire Oaks all my life and to be invited to host our very own F4T Wellness Festival at such a prestigious location really is something else.

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"I'm so happy with the lineup of activations we have confirmed and the brands we have involved for the weekend.

"This is going to be special."

Kenny Murray - General Manager at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks - added: "The schedule is packed full with physical and mental workshops, so we can’t wait to see our Centre guests all getting involved over the weekend."

The F4T Wellness Festival is taking place on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 July, and you can find more information and book onto free workshops and classes here.

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]]> 287884 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/a-fawlty-towers-dining-experience-is-coming-to-greater-manchester/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:01:21 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287955

The BBC's beloved Fawlty Towers series is being brought back to life as part of an immersive dining experience currently making its way to Greater Manchester.

Taking place as part of this year's Bolton Food and Drink Festival, the Fawlty Towers dining experience sees characters Basil, Sybil and Manuel tip up with their signature mix of mayhem and hilarity, serving up a three-course meal to diners with a large helping of laughter on the side.

As part of the UK's leading tribute to the BBC series, fans will get to experience the hilarity of the show from the inside as impersonators of the series' infamous trio deliver an interactive two-hour comedy spectacular.

Created in homage to the original much-loved British sitcom written by comedy legends John Cleese and Connie Booth, actors will give Fawlty Towers fans the chance to peek behind the curtain of the infamous sitcom as they tuck into a sit-down dinner.

Taking the 1970's theme seriously, the menu will draw from that era - so ticket holders should expect the appearance of retro dishes such as rich tomato and basil soup, roast chicken with seasonal vegetables, and indulgent chocolate mousse cake.

Promising to have you in stitches, anything can happen - with over 70 per cent of the event set to be improvised by actors on the spot.

Read more: Adele Roberts announces she’s cancer free and thanks NHS for ‘saving my life’

Hugely popular in London, the immersive 70's experience will make its northern debut at Bolton Food and Drink Festival on Sunday 28 August.

Doors will open at 6.30pm for the show to start at 7pm, and will be held at the iconic Bolton Albert Halls.

Tickets are set to drop soon and can be purchased on the Bolton Food and Drink Festival here.

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]]> 287955 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/new-survey-finds-manchester-is-the-top-rated-city-to-replace-london-as-uk-capital/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:31:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287980

A new survey has revealed that Manchester is the top rated city to replace London as the capital of the UK.

Manchester has got a few new titles to its name in recent weeks, having been crowned the best UK city for retail and leisure in 2022, and just last week being named by The Economist as the 28th most liveable city in the world in the 'Global Liveability Index 2022' - being the highest-rated UK city on the list, and beating out big hitters like Barcelona, New York city, and our own country's capital in the process.

But it looks like the titles just won't stop coming for our city.

According to a YouGov poll conducted for Times Radio this week, one in six people - around 16% - are in support of moving the UK capital away from London, and among those who wanted a new capital city, more than half backed Manchester to take over.

From all the respondents who voted in the poll, even those who did not support changing the capital, Manchester beat out all the competition to take the top spot overall on the new rankings - with 25% of those polled picking the city, followed by 19% for Birmingham, and 17% for Edinburgh.

Out of those people polled who supported the idea of a new UK capital, an impressive 55% of respondents voted for Manchester.

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Trailing behind Manchester, 42% picked fellow North West city Liverpool, 39% went for Birmingham, and 37% chose to go for Leeds, while other major UK cities Newcastle, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff, Cambridge, Portsmouth, and Belfast all also received votes.

Read more: Manchester named 28th most ‘liveable’ city in the world 2022 - and beats London, Barcelona, and more

The survey comes after a think-tank just yesterday said Greater Manchester would need "tens of billions of pounds of investment", as well as more graduates working in the region and significantly more employment opportunities in order to level it up.

It also comes as Lisa Nandy, Labour MP for Wigan, discussed this ongoing levelling up debate with The Times.

When asked about moving the prospect of moving the capital city away from London, Nandy comically said: "Just not Wigan is my plea. I don’t want a load of lords in ermine and a load of MPs sitting in my local pub."

She also discussed the idea that reopening popular nightclubs may help struggling towns, adding that Wigan particularly misses its old northern soul past.

Nandy continued: "Every single town has lost a nightclub that they feel very strongly about, that was part of our history and our heritage.

Read more: Manchester has been crowned the best UK city for retail and leisure in 2022

"Live music venues that used to sustain bands like the Verve who come from Wigan, who could gig and play around Wigan, not just have to travel into Manchester to do it, those things have disappeared in the last couple of decades.

"So there is a serious point behind this.

"Because as well as providing those opportunities for young people from every part of the country and the culture and the history and the identity that goes with it, it means that we’re reflected in the national story."

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Nandy was talking to me about levelling-up for a discussion about moving the capital out of London.@YouGov poll for @TimesRadio shows 16% support changing the UK’s capital city. 20% Labour 2019 voters. 21% in North.

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— Matt Chorley (@MattChorley) June 28, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchesters-landmark-first-skyscraper-is-up-for-sale/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:33:38 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288003

The first skyscraper ever built in Manchester has gone up for sale.

The CIS Tower is a familiar pillar of the city centre skyline, standing in the NOMA development near Manchester Victoria and the Northern Quarter.

The 26-storey building was previously home to Cooperative Insurance but is currently vacant.

Built in the 1960s, the Grade II-listed tower was briefly the tallest building in the UK.

Last year, the building was relaunched as 'vertical community' Society, promising to deliver the 'best working environment in the city'.

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The hunt is now on to find a new owner for this landmark commercial property, which will have food, drink and retail space at street level as well as 143,527 sq ft of workspace in the tower, and a further 207,379 sq ft in the podium element.

Marketing materials from Castlebrooke Investments, BSB (Bampton Satchwell Bull) and Colliers state: "Society has been designed to provide a vibrant stimulating working environment at the heart of Manchester's most exciting district.

"The design philosophy has been to respond to occupiers needs and aspirations - both "work and play", and create a "vertical community" that connects to the wider community and is accessible to all.

"The creation of such an iconic building whilst cognisant of technical and operational needs in the form of best design guidance - has responded to create a place of enjoyment and fulfilment which will help in attracting and retaining talent and a place that occupiers customers and partners will enjoy."

A spokesperson from Castlebrooke said: "Castlebrooke has worked strategically alongside core stakeholders to put measures in place to deliver what is now believed to be the best ‘oven ready’ redevelopment opportunity in Manchester.

"The global prestige and iconic reputation of the former CIS Tower, alongside Castlebrooke’s compelling vision for the scheme, has brought about interest from investors/developers across the globe.

Read more: Sounds of the City at Castlefield Bowl – line-up and everything you need to know about Manchester’s open-air gig series

"As such, we believe now is the right time to offer the opportunity up to one of the many interested parties to take the asset forward."

At the time the Society plans were revealed last year, Sir Richard Leese, then-leader of Manchester City Council, said: “This is a landmark site with a proud history which has been honoured through Castlebrooke’s sympathetic redevelopment programme.

"Society complements the established neighbourhood of vibrant communities in this part of the city and marks an exciting new era for the building and a creative re-imagining of an established working environment, which Manchester’s business community will no doubt embrace."

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]]> 288003 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/dessert-cafe-creams-is-opening-a-huge-new-site-at-manchester-arndale/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:57:58 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288004

Manchester Arndale has just revealed that Creams dessert cafe will open a huge new site at the centre later this year - bringing its signature ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, waffles and crepes along with it.

The popular UK dessert chain has just signed a 15-year lease on a massive new 2,325 sq ft store in the centre's Halle Place, where it will join the likes of Archie's and newcomer Pizza Luxe.

Here, sweet tooths can get their fix on a range of flamboyant and indulgent desserts. From takeaway ice cream cones to boxes of Biscoff and icing-laden donuts and slices of cake, the cafe will sit in an ideal place for shoppers looking for a mid-afternoon sugar lift.

Inside, interiors will focus on a dark colour palette of blues and blacks alongside pops of purple and pink. Walls will be lined with neon signage, BMX bikes and skateboards.

The move is part of a large expansion for Creams, which now has over 100 restaurants across the UK.

It is the second Creams site for Manchester, building on the popularity of its Cheetham Hill cafe which first opened in 2017.

As well as Creams Cafe, Manchester Arndale is due to welcome another leading food and drink brand later to the centre later this year - although the exact details surrounding the offering are being kept firmly under wraps for now.

The new arrivals add to Manchester Arndale's recently expanded food and beverage offering, which has recently seen the arrival of fried chicken favourites Slim Chickens, as well as Kokoro, Tim Hortons and Pizza Luxe.

Read more: Popular Leeds ramen restaurant House of Fu is coming to Manchester

"We hope to announce further new lettings and leasing activity across the centre as we seek to maintain Manchester Arndale’s position as a premier retail and leisure destination in the UK.”

Othman Shoukat, managing director for Creams Café, said: “We’re thrilled to be opening in
the iconic Manchester Arndale and we’re confident that Creams Cafe will be a very welcomed
addition to the shopping mall’s already impressive line-up of food and beverage outlets.

"With one successful restaurant already operating in Cheetham Hill, we look forward to bringing our delicious desserts to even more of the Manchester community.”

Colin Flinn spokesperson for Manchester Arndale said: “We are delighted that lettings activity
remains strong at Manchester Arndale, and we welcome our new arrivals to the centre as we
continue to grow our F&B and leisure offering.

Read more: A Fawlty Towers dining experience is coming to Greater Manchester

"We are also pleased to announce new lease renewals for Pizza Hut, Café Nero, and Dr Martins, as well as the upsizing by Pandora, as it highlights their commitment to – and faith in – the long-term performance of Manchester Arndale, recognising its place as a leading destination which continues to attract millions of visitors from across the North West and beyond."

An opening date for Creams is yet to be announced. For now, you can visit the site in Cheetham Hill and keep up with them on social media here.

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]]> 288004 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/emirates-old-trafford-cricket-ground-issues-statement-after-claims-of-dangerous-overcrowding-at-recent-gigs/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:59:38 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288033

The Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground has addressed claims that the venue was 'dangerously overcrowded' at recent concerts.

The Manchester venue has hosted Harry Styles, The Killers and Red Hot Chilli Peppers in the last few weeks as the city's huge summer of music kicked off in earnest.

With crowds of up to 50,000 for live music event, it's one of the region's largest venues.

But fans say their recent gig experiences have been marred by poor organisation and overcrowding.

Dozens of negative reviews and complaints have been filed online from the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, saying it's been 'overcrowded', 'poorly staffed and unsafe'.

The venue has since insisted that 'guest safety will always be at the heart of the events' held there.

One video shared by a gig-goer showed a person slumped over on a tarpaulin while another appeared to argue with a steward.

They wrote: "I cannot believe you sold this many tickets and didn't even check who had seating. I had to help people get out because your stewards were brushing them off as drunk when having a panic attack."

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Someone else wrote on Twitter: "@EmiratesOT is the worst stadium I have ever been too. Awful organisation, poorly staffed and imo unsafe. Lucky not to get trampled on whilst leaving a gig. Overcrowded."

Another said: "Worst venue I've ever attended. Nearly got crushed. Leaving one SINGLE gate unattended for everyone getting in and out. The stewards attitude was disgusting. No crowd control at all. Clearly oversold."

On TripAdvisor, one person wrote: "Amazed a venue in 2022 could be so dangerous. Massively oversold for the size. From the second you clear security it was absolute chaos and people trapped with no where to move around. Completely trapped and more and more fans pouring in behind.

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"We witnessed numerous fans come into medical trouble and the untrained staff just waved them away as if they were drunk. Disabled and families had no way of getting to seating area. Nowhere near enough exits. And then stopping people exiting after the show! If an incident were to have happened this would have been a disaster."

Another reviewer claimed: "If I could give minus I would! Avoid this venue at all costs if attending a concert. Just been to see the Red Hot Chill Peppers and I can honestly say I have never been to a worse venue.

Read more: Watch the touching moment Harry Styles finds his primary school teacher in the crowd in Manchester

"The organisation was a complete disgrace. They dangerously oversold it and packed so many people in there was no room to move. Anywhere!!

"We attend gigs regularly all up and down the UK and I have never experienced anything like this! If this is how they run all concerts then it’s a disaster waiting to happen.

"If you want to see your favourite artist perform pick another venue on the tour - one that knows how to run such an event safely. I will never go back there."

A spokesperson for Emirates Old Trafford said: "All events at Emirates Old Trafford are reviewed continuously to improve the guest experience by working alongside all stakeholders that are involved.

"Our guest safety will always be at the heart of the events we host at Emirates Old Trafford."

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Needed to tweet this. @EmiratesOT what do you have to say in relation to this? Last night was the worst venue I’ve ever been to for a gig. THE WORST. I can see from other comments that this extends to other gigs too. @ManCityCouncil @MENnewsdesk @ChiliPeppers pic.twitter.com/Mg8UKN3UJh

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This is what it looked like from our perspective. I cannot believe you sold this many tickets and didn't even check who had seating. I had to help people get out because your stewards were brushing them off as drunk when having a panic attack. pic.twitter.com/hZnmWzTS5L

— Simon Massey (@SiMassey93) June 22, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/st-anns-hospice-launches-appeal-to-raise-2-million-and-says-its-in-real-danger-of-closing/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:28:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288037

St Ann's Hospice has launched a new public appeal to raise the remaining £2 million needed for a new hospice building to "transform end of life care" for Greater Manchester residents.

The hospice group has today launched the 'Build It Together' appeal, and is urging local people to come together to help raise the final £2 million needed to build its "ambitious" £21.5 million flagship new hospice in Heald Green, Stockport - which it says will be a leading facility for end of life care in the UK. 

The current hospice building is more than 150 years old, and St Ann's says it is "outdated" and no longer fit for purpose" due to limited air-flow, small rooms with limited natural light, and narrow corridors.

The plans for the new "bright and airy" purpose-built modern facility would see it built on land adjacent to the current site, and the hospice says its "desperately needed".

If new hospice isn’t built, palliative services in the area may be forced to close. 

"We’re hoping that the public will get behind the campaign so building work can start later in the year," the hospice said in its appeal statement.

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Plans for the new £21.5 million hospice building include a 27-bed inpatient unit - including 21 en-suite bedrooms with access to private outdoor terraces - modern outpatient and day therapy services, dedicated bereavement and family support spaces, offices, a café that's also open to the public, landscaped gardens, and improved car parking.   

It will also be home to the only non-university immersive healthcare training suite in the area, with integrated technology and the capacity to simulate real life scenarios.

Read more: Stockport County surprises long-time fan with promotion title trophy in hospice

This will allow experts from across St Ann’s to share their specialist knowledge with other organisations, and help drive excellence in palliative and end of life care both locally and nationally. 

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"In Greater Manchester we’re used to doing things differently and leading the way," explained Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive at St Ann's Hospice.

"We’re proud that we provide world-class hospice care from right here in this amazing city, and as the needs of patients change, we need to evolve too to make sure we can continue to give them the truly personalised care that they deserve - but we simply can’t continue to care for local people in our current building.

"It is no longer fit for purpose and we’re in real danger of having to close services in the near future if we don’t complete this project."

She added that the hospice knows £2 million is "a big ask" for the community.

"But that same community has always been here for us - we never take that for granted, and we’re proud to have such deep roots in the areas we serve across Greater Manchester," she concluded.

You can make donations to St Ann's Hospice here, or text LETSBUILDIT to 70085 to give £20 now, and also call 0161 498 3631 to speak to a member of the team.

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What a morning! Thank you to everyone who has been sharing news of our appeal, and to everyone who has donated too.

We need to raise £2million to build the new St Ann's. If you're able to support, please donate now at https://t.co/1vwKxWmOIB

Let's #BuildItTogether 💙 pic.twitter.com/eHQ4YPr8J6

— St Ann's Hospice (@StAnnsHospice) June 28, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/tommy-fury-denied-entry-to-us-ahead-of-jake-paul-press-conference/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:32:18 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288084

Tommy Fury has been denied entry to the United States ahead of his press conference with Jake Paul.

The boxer revealed in a video that he was stopped by Homeland Security at Heathrow Airport.

The 23-year-old was meant to fly to New York with his team to face rival Jake Paul ahead of their fight on 6 August.

Manchester-born Fury has insisted that he's 'done absolutely nothing wrong' and doesn't know why he's been denied travelling to the US.

The former Love Island star said that his ESTA, a travel authorisation document, had been denied.

He told his fans in a video on Instagram: "I’ve come on here to set the record straight before anyone else tries to. 

"Me and my team arrived at Heathrow this morning, ready for the press conference, ready to fly out.

"As soon as I entered the airport I got pulled to one side and I was told by the Homeland Security officer that was there, that my ESTA had been denied and I wasn't able to travel to the USA for a reason that I apparently know.

Read more: Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground issues statement after claims of ‘dangerous’ overcrowding at recent gigs

"I can stand here and say I’ve done absolutely nothing wrong and I have no clue why I’m not allowed to travel to the USA. 

"I have no clue why they would not allow me to travel today and neither does any of my team or my lawyers.

"I'm trying to resolve it. I'm in the middle training, guys. It's a massive shock to me and my team."

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]]> 288084 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/new-fund-launched-so-ukrainians-can-study-at-prestigious-manchester-music-school/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:54:55 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288085

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has launched a new fund to support displaced Ukrainian students.

With the devastating conflict continuing to rise, and as the Russian invasion of Ukraine said to be "turning lives upside down" every day, the Manchester-based music school has launched the new fund with the aim of ensuring Ukraine does not suffer the loss of "a generation of musical talent".

The RNCM says the fund will give young Ukrainian musicians the chance to fulfil the dreams they have been working so hard to achieve.

As the students will be leaving behind a country that has been occupied for four months, on top of funding fee bursaries, the RNCM will also provide additional support for living costs, English language training, and wraparound support that will include counselling, and health and wellbeing care.

The RNCM wants to ensure the students feel "safe and supported".

"We want to do everything that we can to ensure that these young musicians who have been displaced from their training have every opportunity to flourish, both in their music and as part of the communities of the RNCM and the city of Manchester," explained Manus Carey - Deputy Principal at the RNCM.

"It’s unimaginable to think of what is happening in Ukraine.

"But as part of the international community of musicians, it is our aim to give these talented young musicians a sense of hope."

One of the RNCM professors, Rob Buckland - Head of Saxophone - has spoken about the impact the fund has already had on one of his "really talented" Ukrainian students, who has a "special gift for melody and phrasing".

Read more: Brits donate over £100 million to fundraising appeal for refugees fleeing Ukraine

Explaining the importance of the fund, Rob said: "To be able to provide this young saxophonist with the support to be able to live and study in Manchester, to find the very best in herself, and feel safe and secure in the incredible learning environment that is the RNCM, will mean more to her than she can ever say."

All donations made to the RNCM Ukrainian Musicians Fund will go towards ensuring that gifted young musicians from Ukraine can continue their future in music.

Donations can be made here.

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]]> 288085 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/piccadilly-gardens-is-undergoing-yet-another-transformation-into-a-shipping-container-event-space/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:55:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288102

It's all change again at Manchester's troubled Piccadilly Gardens, which is now home to a huge stack of shipping containers.

A new event space is being created on the public square as Manchester is announced as a host city for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Fan Festivals.

Piccadilly Gardens was temporarily transformed into a decked outdoor street food hub for the Manchester Christmas Markets last year - and that construction has never been dismantled.

Manchester City Council says that using the space positively for events is helping to reduce some of the anti-social behaviour that plagues the area.

So now the space is being developed even further, with several large, rusted shipping containers stacked up in the area.

The two-storey concept includes a bridge across the walkway and will soon be covered in plants.

Cllr John Hacking, Manchester City Council's executive member for employment and leisure, said: "We are currently working to develop the event space in Piccadilly Gardens ahead of the UEFA Women's Euros that begins in July.

"This will include a big screen area, food and drink traders and public space to create an official fan area.

"The beginning of the build is now visible at the event space in the Gardens and will undergo planting and dressing ahead of the Euros competition.

"There is then the potential for the event structure to be retained for the events programme that is being developed for the coming months, including Christmas this year. This could include a performance space, community area, children's activities and more.

Read more: Sounds of the City at Castlefield Bowl – line-up and everything you need to know about Manchester’s open-air gig series

"Using the Piccadilly Gardens space positively through activity and events is already reducing some of the more problematic anti-social behaviour in the area.

"The recent Manchester Day Youth Zone is a good example and we are continuing to develop a programme of events that will ensure the Gardens is welcoming for families and visitors alike."

You can find out more about the UEFA Women's EURO Fan Festivals here.

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 288102 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-inspiring-legacy-left-by-dame-deborah-james-as-tributes-pour-in/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:49:20 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288138

Touching tributes have been pouring in for cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James, who has died from bowel cancer.

The inspiring 40-year-old was a co-host of BBC's You, Me and the Big C podcast, which she launched with Lauren Mahon and the late Rachael Bland.

She is known to many as Bowel Babe thanks to her tireless campaigning to raise awareness of bowel cancer, which most recently included setting up the Bowel Babe Fund (it's raised £6.8m and counting).

One of the most moving tributes paid to Deborah so far comes from Steve Bland, who stepped in as presenter after the death of his wife Rachael.

Steve wrote: "How many of us will be able to look back on our lives and say that people are alive becomes of what we’ve done? Deb can. She banged the drum for bowel cancer to educate us all on the symptoms, and she tirelessly campaigned for drugs and treatments to be made available. Thousands of people are alive today because of Deb.

"We didn’t know each other that well before Rach died. In fact, Deb’s first text to me was just before she died in 2018. No gushy stuff - just ‘how can I help?’ To so many people she was this kick ass cancer campaigner. To me and those of us who were lucky enough to know her well, she was just our friend, and I’m going to miss her so so much. I’ll even miss the streams of WhatsApps in the middle of the night when she was on steroids!

"I’ve got so much more to say and I’m sure I’ll get chance to say it. But for now, sleep easy gorgeous Deb. You achieved everything, you changed the world and I’m so proud of you."

Read more: St Ann’s Hospice launches appeal to raise £2 million and says it’s in ‘real danger’ of closing

Lauren Mahon has written: "Love and thoughts are of course with the hearts of @bowelbabe's family and friends, espesh the kids.

"There's only one Deborah James. Please give me time."

Deborah's mother Heather, also known as Bowelgran, simply wrote: "My heart is broken. Love you forever."

Adele Roberts, who has herself just been given the all-clear from bowel cancer, said: "My heart hurts. Thank you for everything Deborah. Thank you for being so strong for so long and helping others when you were in so much pain yourself.

"You are the best of us. Thinking of your family and friends and I am forever grateful to you for helping me and my family. Rebellious hope forever."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote: "I’m terribly saddened to hear that Dame Deborah James has died. What an inspiration she was to so many. The awareness she brought to bowel cancer and the research her campaigning has funded will be her enduring legacy. Because of her, many many lives will be saved."

Angela Rayner also paid tribute, writing: "Rest in peace Deborah James. What an incredible, fierce, bright and brilliant woman. An absolutely extraordinary campaigner. Thank you for your rebellious hope and the millions you have inspired @bowelbabe. Thinking of your many loved ones."

Lorraine Kelly said: "We will be celebrating the life of our friend and force of nature @bowelbabe
on todays show. We all knew it was coming but somehow I thought Deborah would bounce back like she always did. What a legacy she leaves us. Sending so much love to her family and everyone who knew her."

BBC presented Jon Kay added: "We all knew this day was coming - but it doesn’t make the news any easier to hear. We’ll reflect on the life and legacy of the wonderful @bowelbabe on #BBCBreakfast tomorrow morning. Love to Deborah’s friends and family."

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Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of the NHS, said: "On behalf of the whole NHS, I want to offer my condolences to the loved ones of Deborah James — her amazing attitude was humbling and a lesson to us all. Her fundraising has helped countless cancer patients and her determination to raise awareness will have saved many lives."

The news of Deborah's death was announced yesterday by her family, who said: "We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy. Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family.

"Deborah, who many of you will know as Bowelbabe, was an inspiration and we are incredibly proud of her and her work and commitment to charitable campaigning, fundraising and her endless efforts to raise awareness of cancer that touched so many lives.

Read more: Deborah James inspires Andrex and M&S to add bowel cancer symptoms to toilet roll packs

"Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. Even in her most challenging moments, her determination to raise money and awareness was inspiring.

"We thank you for giving us time in private as a family, and we look forward to continuing Deborah’s legacy long into the future through the @bowelbabefund

"Thank you for playing your part in her journey, you are all incredible.

"And a few final things from Deborah…“find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope. And finally, check your poo – it could just save your life.” x"

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Cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James has died. She was 40.
Last month @bowelbabe spoke to #BBCBreakfast about wanting a lasting legacy raising awareness about bowel cancerhttps://t.co/pgCLdtdvNUpic.twitter.com/m89IkD8rWe

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) June 28, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-next-pubs-dishing-out-free-drinks-in-sacha-lords-happy-hour-scheme/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:23:05 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288145

Sacha Lord has announced which pubs will next take part in his 'happy hour' scheme.

The Parklife boss recently announced plans to 'buy everyone a drink' in pubs across Greater Manchester.

He said: “This is all about getting together and thanking the people of Greater Manchester for their support over the past two and a half years.

“As a city region, we suffered tougher restrictions than any other during the pandemic, and now with the difficult economic environment, our operators are once again at the precipice of closure.

“It’s about time I bought everyone a pint, and what better way than to launch a summer hospitality hour across our ten boroughs.

“I’m looking forward to being at each one to personally thank landlords and staff and the punters who have kept our sector going.”

The happy hours launched last weekend at Adelophi Lads Club in Salford.

Read more: A Manc’s guide to: Prestwich, the Bury neighbourhood that’s crafting its own cool

Sacha has now confirmed where people can head for their next round of free drinks.

He'll be putting money behind the bar at The Crooked Man in Prestwich on Sunday 17 July, between 4pm and 5pm.

Then it'll be the turn of Bask in Stockport on Sunday 24 July, again between 4pm and 5pm.

Sacha is also appealing for other venues to take part, saying: "If you know a bar/pub in Greater Manchester that needs recognising, please keep the recommendations coming."

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 288145 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/drivers-could-be-fined-for-using-common-thank-you-gestures-on-uk-roads/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:31:04 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288146

Motorists are being warned that some common unspoken rules of the road could actually see them hit with a hefty fine.

Given that us Brits are known for our manners and being polite, it has become common practice for drivers across the country to use a number of popular gestures to say thank you to our fellow drivers when they give way to us, let us into a junction or lane, or just generally do something to help us out on the road.

A quick wave / thumbs up, or a flash of the headlights, takes just a second to do, but the kindness goes a long way and it helps to keep the peace.

In fact, when another driver doesn't say thank you, we tend to think it's pretty rude.

To prove this point, a new study of UK drivers was conducted by National Tyres and Autocare, and it found that one in five drivers choose to flash their headlights to say thanks, while one in three like to give a classic wave, and then one in six opt for a simple thumbs up, the Liverpool Echo reports.

But did you know that some of these gestures are actually in breach of the Highway Code and could end up landing us in a bit of trouble and see us have to fork out money if we're caught in the act?

In some cases, fines can rack up as high as £1,000.

When it comes to flashing our headlights to say thank you, rule 110 of the Highway Code actually states that we should "only flash headlights to let other road users know that you are there", and we should not do not flash them to "convey any other message or intimidate other road users".

Using hazard lights is another common way to say thank you, but again, according to rule 116 of the Highway code: "You must not use hazard warning lights while driving or being towed unless you are on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway and you need to warn drivers behind you of a hazard or obstruction ahead."

Read more: New law means drivers could soon be fined £70 for parking on the pavement

It's stated that we should only use hazard lights "for long enough to ensure that your warning has been observed", and nothing more.

By far the most common way to say thank you on the road during the daytime is to give a classic wave or thumbs up, but according to rule 160 of the Highway Code, once moving a vehicle you should "drive or ride with both hands on the wheel or handlebars where possible as this will help you to remain in full control of the vehicle at all times".

It adds: "You may use driver assistance systems while you are driving but make sure you use any system according to the manufacturer’s instructions."

Read more: 8 bizarre laws you may not know exist in England

The latter of these common thank you gestures is the one that could land drivers in the most trouble if caught, as not only can fines rack up to £1,000, but being in breach of having proper control of your vehicle could also mean discretionary disqualification, and three penalty points on your licence as well.

Featured Image - Art Markiv (via Unsplash)

]]> 288146 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/michael-owens-hilarious-reaction-to-daughter-gemmas-raunchy-dance-on-love-island/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:36:51 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288149

Michael Owen has reacted to his daughter Gemma's raunchy dance on Love Island last night, and fans are finding it hilarious.

Last night's episode of the hit ITV reality show Love Island saw the return of one of the series' most popular and infamous annual challenges, where the islanders are hooked up to heart monitoring machines and are then tasked with performing raunchy dances for the other competitors to see who's heart they can raise and who raises their heart the most.

It's a challenge that's known for bringing the drama and often becoming the catalyst for a fair few arguments in the villa - and last night was no exception.

As it was the turn of this year's youngest contestant, 19-year-old international dressage rider Gemma Owen - who is the eldest of four children to Michael Owen - to take on the challenge, the former footballer took to Twitter to share his hilarious reaction.

Gemma was one of the first girls up, and while she danced for all the boys, she mostly focused on raising Luca's heart rate - who she has been coupled up with for most of her time in the villa - and the two got closer than ever.

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After Gemma successfully completed the challenge, her dad shared his embarrassed reaction on social media as he watched on from home.

A man of a few words, or in this case no words at all, Michael simply tweeted a single emoji of a person hiding their face and covering their eyes with their hands.

It has already amassed over 12,000 retweets and more than 60,000 likes.

After the former England international and TV pundit - who notably played for big-name clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle during his career - shared his reaction to the challenge, hundreds of viewers, fans, and even some famous brands and companies responded in the comments.

One viewer replied to Michael's tweet: "Watching your daughter strip on prime time TV for a fisherman would have made my heart explode."

"Wrong night to tune in mate," another fan commented.

A third responded: "A dad's nightmare. To be fair you should feel very proud. She’s a very mature 19 year old and can clearly hold her own."

Specsavers, Boots, O2, and Deliveroo were some of the brands to respond to the viral tweet.

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https://twitter.com/O2/status/1541900790687727617?s=20&t=V-4vKs3I4W6K7sMYbGK4Hw

https://twitter.com/BootsUK/status/1541885936182726659?s=20&t=V-4vKs3I4W6K7sMYbGK4Hw

Michael Owen had previously already shared his thoughts about his daughter's time on Love Island ahead of her taking part in the fan-favourite ITV show, calling it "every father's worst nightmare".

He said he was originally a bit “skeptical” when she first told him, but added that she is a “sensible girl” though.

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."

Read more: Michael Owen says his daughter going on Love Island is his ‘worst nightmare’

The 42-year-old said he'd 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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— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) June 28, 2022]]>

DM us your addy and we'll send you some cooling mist x #LoveIsland

— Boots (@BootsUK) June 28, 2022]]>

We'll deactivate her number for you, Michael. Just to help a brother out 😊 #LoveIsland

— O2 (@O2) June 28, 2022]]>

Want some blackout sunglasses?

— Specsavers (@Specsavers) June 28, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-bar-hosts-bottomless-love-island-watch-party-with-endless-pornstar-martinis/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:45:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288181

It's the hit reality show that has made celebrities out of countless attractive young hopefuls, with its newest season debuting to an audience of 2.4million UK viewers.

Now, as the season 8 drama continues to build, one Manchester bar has revealed plans to launch a new series of weekly watch parties with endless pornstar martinis, frozen strawberry daiquiris and giant street food sharing platters.

Taking place every Wednesday night throughout the show's summer run at The Shack in the Northern Quarter, fans of the hit UK dating show can sink endless cocktails as they catch up with all the Islander's romantic drama.

Priced from just £20 per person, Love Island stans will be treated to huge platters of food including pickle-topped fried chicken burger sliders, chicken and salad-stuffed wraps, and heaps of fries, as well as bottomless drinks including prosecco, mimosas and bellinis.

And that's not all. Also included in the £20 per person drinks package are a range of beers from Coors, Corona and Red Stripe, and ciders from Aspall and The Shack's own house line.

Read more: Dessert cafe Creams is opening a huge new site at Manchester Arndale

If you really want to go all out, though, you can opt to upgrade to the premium drinks package for an extra fiver.

For that, you'll also be treated to non-stop pornstar martinis, frozen strawberry daiquiris and a selection of house spirits and mixers including vodka, gin and rum throughout the show's duration.

It certainly sounds like our type on paper.

Love Island screens from 9pm on ITV1 every night except for Saturdays, with bottomless boozy showings at The Shack held every Wednesday.

To book your table for the next showing, click here.

Feature image - The Shack

]]> 288181 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/check-your-poo-dame-deborah-james-potentially-lifesaving-last-words/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:01:58 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288241

Dame Deborah James' potentially lifesaving last words are being shared far and wide after it was announced that she has sadly died at age 40.

Tributes have been pouring celebrating the life of influential journalist, podcast host, and campaigner, Dame Deborah James - better known as the Bowel Babe - ever since the heartbreaking news broke that she had passed away on Wednesday following diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer back in 2016.

Dame Deborah announced back in early May this year that her cancer was terminal, and was to begin hospice-at-home palliative care.

Dame Deborah passed away "peacefully" surrounded by her family.

A statement confirming her passing shared by her loved ones on Instagram read: "Deborah, who many of you will know as Bowelbabe, was an inspiration and we are incredibly proud of her and her work and commitment to charitable campaigning, fundraising and her endless efforts to raise awareness of cancer that touched so many lives.

"Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. Even in her most challenging moments, her determination to raise money and awareness was inspiring.

Read more: Presenter and campaigner Dame Deborah James has died age 40

"We thank you for giving us time in private as a family, and we look forward to continuing Deborah’s legacy long into the future through the BowelBabe Fund.

"Thank you for playing your part in her journey, you are all incredible."

Since receiving the tragic news that her cancer was terminal, and setting up the BowelBabe Fund, Dame Deborah went on gone on to raise a whopping £6.9 million and counting for Cancer Research UK to raise awareness of bowel cancer and "fund clinical trials and research into personalised medicine for cancer patients".

In her final days, she also inspired leading toilet roll manufacturer Andrex, and retail giant M&S to partner with charity Bowel Cancer UK as part of the #GetOnARoll campaign and commit to adding the symptoms of bowel cancer and lifesaving information to millions of toilet roll packages stocked on shelves across the UK.

Her tireless campaigning and fundraising efforts earned her a Damehood - which was presented to her in her back garden by Prince William on 13 May.

But her legacy will continue long into the future.

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At the end of the statement confirming her passing, Dame Deborah's last words were shared by her family in a short message - and they could potentially save millions of lives.

Read more: The inspiring legacy left by Dame Deborah James as tributes pour in

Dame Deborah said: "Find a life worth enjoying, take risks, love deeply, have no regrets, and always, always have rebellious hope.

"And finally, check your poo - it could just save your life."

Bowel Cancer UK says almost half of adults in the UK can’t name a single symptom of bowel cancer, despite it being the fourth most common cancer, and it says that knowing the symptoms, and acting on them, means that bowel cancer can be diagnosed earlier when it is more treatable and curable.

Fewer than 40% of people are diagnosed with bowel cancer at the earliest stages, and the charity says "we can change this and ultimately save more lives".

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What are the symptoms of bowel cancer?

Bowel cancer is very treatable, but the earlier it’s diagnosed, the easier it is to treat, and people whose cancer is diagnosed at an early stage have a much higher chance of successful treatment than those whose cancer has become more widespread.

If you have any symptoms, Bowel Cancer UK is encouraging people not to be embarrassed and not to ignore them, as "doctors are used to seeing lots of people with bowel problems".

Symptoms can include:

• Bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo
• A persistent and unexplained change in bowel habit 
• Unexplained weight loss
• Extreme tiredness for no obvious reason
• A pain or lump in your tummy

Most people with these symptoms don’t have bowel cancer, and other health problems can cause similar symptoms - but if you have any of these, or if things just don't feel right, you are advised to go to see your GP.

You may need to visit your doctor more than once if your symptoms don't get better.

Find out more information on the Bowel Cancer UK website here.

Featured Image - Deborah James (via Instagram)

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We’re deeply saddened that our patron, @bowelbabe, has died, and our hearts go out to her family and everyone who knew and loved her. Deborah’s star shone bright; she was a true inspiration to so many. pic.twitter.com/Hf2aDATftZ

— Bowel Cancer UK (@bowelcanceruk) June 28, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/keith-lemons-celebrity-juice-axed-from-itv-after-14-years/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:36:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288242

Keith Lemon and ITV have announced that comedy panel show Celebrity Juice will end this year.

The series has been on air for more than 14 years and has had more than 300 episodes.

Celebrity Juice was first launched in 2008, with Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby as the original team captains.

Leeds-born Leigh Francis, better known as Keith Lemon, who created and presented the show, announced the news of its demise earlier today, The Hoot reports.

Describing the show as 'the longest, most fun party', he confirmed that the chaotic comedy panel show would wrap up with a pair of farewell specials.

Everyone from Ed Sheeran to Pamela Anderson has appeared on the comedy series, as well as regular appearances from the likes of Gino D’Acampo, Mel B, Paddy McGuinness and Kelly Brook. 

Now in its 26th series, the team captains these days are Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack.

Leigh wrote: "After 14 years, 26 series, 300 eps @CelebJuice is concluding later this year with two farewell specials. Thank you so so much to everyone who watched, to the team captains, guests, crew and itv2. It was the longest most fun party! I had a wonderful time. Big love x"

Paul Mortimer Director of Reality, Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ITVBe and CITV said: "Celebrity Juice and Keith have become firm favourites in the ITV2 schedule over the years, with Keith’s no holds barred humour and outrageous antics redefining the comedy panel show experience.

Read more: Michael Owen’s hilarious reaction to daughter Gemma’s raunchy dance on Love Island

"It’s safe to say Celebrity Juice certainly won’t be forgotten in a hurry, and we’d like to thank all of the team at Talkback, and of course Keith and all of our team captains over the years for making Juice the infectious TV hit it’s become."

Jonno Richards, Managing Director of Talkback, adds: "Celebrity Juice has been the best show on ‘telly! We cannot be prouder to have made Juice with Keith for the past 14 years.

"We’ll forever miss the madness and mayhem but look forward to giving Juice the send-off it deserves, as well as seeing Shopping back on ITV2 later this year."

Featured image: ITV

]]> 288242 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/old-school-pub-the-ancoats-lad-to-reopen-its-doors-this-summer/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:25:06 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288254

Five months after owners bid it a heartbreaking farewell via a letter plastered to its shutters, tiny Oldham Street boozer The Ancoats Lad is being given a new lease of life.

At the time of its closure, landlord Phil Bell seemed firmly set against selling the micropub on or getting someone in to manage it, saying "to be truthful there was only one 'Ancoats Lad' and together we made it ours."

Howver, after being introduced to local lads Joshua Stones and Perry Morrissey through a friend of a friend, it appears all he needed to find the right person to pass it on to. "Someone local, someone of the same ilk," the pair tell us.

Joshua and Perry will reopen the pub under a new name in July, but are keen to stress that they "don’t want to lose Phil’s crowd" and have been working pretty hard to ensure that it will still cater to loyal regulars in much the same way it did before.

Long known as a place that 'encouraged awkwardness' with 'old-school' customers, the miniscule pub, sandwiched between Gullivers and Chakalaka, will reopen as The Mancunian next month - with a hyper-local offering to reflect its new moniker.

Drinks will come from the likes of Salford Rum, Manchester Union Lager, Manchester Gin, Shindigger, Seven Brothers and more. "Pretty much everyone you could think of", Perry and Josh tell us, adding they want to keeping everything as traditional and Manchester-based as possible.

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

They've even spoken with Phil on what they should stock, telling us: "[he] let us know which ones was the big sellers, a bit of what the Ancoats lad used to drink." 

Their attitude of preservation extends to the decor, too, which will only see small changes made - with new murals from local artists Quebek and Dave Draws, a fresh lick of paint and a few new pictures of the city to mix in with the old.

Those who've visited the pub before will likely know its former-landlord kept a lot of memorabilia on the walls from over the years.

These will stay as they were, say Perry and Josh, who are working with local photographer Manc Wanderer (aka Nathan Whittaker) to add in more modern images to show "how the city's changed now."

Josh and Perry also tell us they have their eyes set on "where all the old pubs and lost pubs of Ancoats are", adding: “this is our foot in the door to get back into town."

It's not their first foray into hospitality. Perry already has another pub The Treeehouse in Bury, which he opened just before the pandemic hit, and his family has a long history of owning nightclubs in the city centre - including the famous Ampersand and Paparrazi.

He also happens to be a cousin of Morrissey's, who he says he is "trying to get down" to the pub for its reopening.

With a great appreciation for the dying breed of traditional boozers, the pair say that once they get The Mancunian up and running they hope to take back some more of these lost venues - stealing them away from the trendy cocktail bars that have run amock in this part of town for the past however-many years.

Read more: The next pubs dishing out free drinks in Sacha Lord’s happy hour scheme

God speed, we say. There's something to be said for a great traditional boozer, and, sadly, they're becoming a less and less of a frequent sight nowadays - not just in the Northern Quarter, either, but across the country.

The Mancunian's official reopening date is set for Saturday 16 July.

Feature image - Google

]]> 288254 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/royal-mail-bosses-vote-overwhelmingly-to-strike-over-job-cuts-and-working-conditions/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:29:04 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288345

Managers at Royal Mail managers have voted "overwhelmingly" to strike in a dispute over job cuts and a redeployment programme.

Following a number of significant recent strikes, including the three-day national rail strikes, and the barrister strike, as well as UK doctors threatening strike action if they do not receive a 30% pay rise over the next five years, it has been confirmed that the country's postal service will be the next organisation to take industrial action.

Members of the Unite union in Great Britain backed the industrial action by 86%, and by 89% in Northern Ireland - with around 2,400 managers at more than 1,000 delivery offices involved in the ongoing dispute.

Strike dates are set to be confirmed later this week.

Unite union says the ballot this week was a response to what are plans to cut 542 frontline delivery managers' jobs, as well as implement a redeployment programme with worse terms and conditions for employees.

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The union’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, said it's "no surprise at all that these workers have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action", and that "enough is enough".

She continued: "Make no mistake, Royal Mail is awash with cash.

Read more: UK doctors demand 30% pay rise over next five years and threaten strike action

"There is no need whatsoever to sack workers, drive down pay or pursue this ill-thought-out redeployment programme.

"These plans are all about boardroom greed and profiteering and nothing whatsoever to do with securing this vital public service - shareholders have been seizing the Royal Mail profits, while our members have been holding the service together."

In response to the overwhelming vote for strike action, a Royal Mail spokesperson said: "We are disappointed by the announcement that Unite members have voted in favour of both industrial action and industrial action short of a strike, also known as work to rule.

"Unite have stated they will be informing us in due course in relation to the terms of any industrial action.

"Throughout the ballot process, Unite head office has misled members about additional job losses - this is not true.

"Unite has ignored our request to correct these claims. There are no grounds for industrial action. The extended consultation on these changes concluded earlier this year, and the restructuring is complete.

"We committed to protecting pay for all managers who stay with Royal Mail, and the vast majority will see an increase in their earnings."

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The spokesperson continued: "We allowed managers to request voluntary redundancy with a package of up to two years' salary, which was over-subscribed, and we also made several concessions during the process, which Unite declined."

Read more: Royal Mail to raise customer prices and cut costs as inflation soars

The Royal Mail also confirmed that it has "contingency plans in place" to keep letters and parcels moving in the event of a strike.

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“It’s no surprise at all that these workers have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action. Make no mistake, @RoyalMail is awash with cash –there’s no need to sack workers,drive down pay or pursue this ill-thought out redeployment programme.” @UniteSharonhttps://t.co/5k1P4oJ5j3

— Unite the union: join a union (@unitetheunion) June 29, 2022]]>

Royal Mail is awash with cash – but it wants to sack 542 Unite members, workers at the heart of the business.

The ballot to defend these jobs, protect this 500 yr old service and stop boardroom profiteering closes TODAY!#SaveOurPostalServices #VoteYES pic.twitter.com/E7cd92fIYz

— Unite the union: join a union (@unitetheunion) June 29, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/?p=230126 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:46:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=230126

A man has been charged following the attacks that took place at the Arndale in October 2019.

Three people - two women and one man - were left wounded after being stabbed at the shopping centre.

Raphael Chevelleau, of no fixed abode, has been charged with the attacks.

The 42-year-old is now facing three counts of assault and two counts of attempted wounding, relating to four women and one man aged 21-60.

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1402574678657581060?s=20

Chevelleau has been detained under the Mental Health Act and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday 11 June.

Three people were hospitalised as a result of the attacks, according to Greater Manchester Police.

A fourth individual was treated for a "superficial" injury whilst a fifth person did not require hospital treatment.

]]> 230126 230109 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/food-and-drink/the-michelin-trained-chef-running-manchesters-one-man-pizza-pop-up/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:26:43 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=285279

Track brewery's taproom has just welcomed the return of Rise pizza pop-up - a one-man flatbread operation that's got us all excited again about (probably) one of the most over-saturated areas of the takeaway market.

Sam Astley-Dean is a Michelin-trained chef. He's worked at top London restaurants Chez Bruce and Elystan Street and 5-star luxury hotels Claridge’s and The Chester Grosvenor, and now he's here to cure our pizza fatigue.

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 - the one-man pizza pop-up that's been quietly blowing the minds of beer lovers at taprooms and pubs across Greater Manchester.

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

This month, he's back at Track every Friday and Saturday between the hours of 3-9pm (or from 12pm on Saturdays) slinging out a choice of six different sourdough pizzas - or Pi's, as he likes to call them.

Read more: A new monthly travelling food festival is coming to Greater Manchester

Choices include the Cacio e Pepe, taking the classic cheese and pepper pasta dish and popping it on a pi with an added dash of fresh lemon, and the bright green OGB (Organic Garlic Butter) topped with slow-roasted garlic, parsley, lemon, mozzarella, parmesan and lemon.

Elsewhere, you'll find The Rebel, combining organic tomatoes with pepperoni, fior di latte and parmesan, and the Do Ya?, a simple and delicious combination of just four ingredients - tomatoes, spicy Calabrian sausage paste, mascarpone and parmesan.

Feature image: A new Japanese street food stall has opened in the Arndale Market

Sam also does a classic margarita, which is made with burrata, and a vegan version with organic tomato, plant-based mozzarisella and prosociano.

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]]> 285279 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/?p=286913 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:17:06 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=286913

In anticipation for Sounds of the City’s return to Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl next week, special guests have now been confirmed to join the line-up for the Summer 2022 concert series!! Tickets are on sale now via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

Sounds Of The City has established itself as a staple part of the Manchester music scene with some of the most acclaimed live artists taking to the stage including:

TUESDAY 28TH JUNE – LEWIS CAPALDI PLUS SPECIAL GUEST JP SAXE & EMIE NATHAN

WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE – FOALS PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS WET LEG & THE REGRETTES - SOLD OUT 

THURSDAY 30TH JUNE – CROWDED HOUSE PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS

FRIDAY 1^ST JULY – THE LIBERTINES - UP THE BRACKET PERFORMED IN FULL PLUS OTHER CLASSICS PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS SPORTS TEAM

SATURDAY 2ND JULY – JAMES PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS - SOLD OUT 

TUESDAY 5^TH JULY – PIXIES PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS THE SLOW READERS CLUB & KLANGSTOF

WEDNESDAY 6^TH JULY - SAM FENDER PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS - SOLD OUT 

FRIDAY 8^TH JULY – HACIENDA CLASSICAL WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SOUL II SOUL, PETER HOOK, DJ PAULETTE & TOM WAINWRIGHT

SATURDAY 9TH JULY – PRIMAL SCREAM PRESENTS SCREAMADELICA PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS THE MYSTERINES, LONELADY & WALT DISCO - SOLD OUT 

Since 2013, Sounds Of The City has become an integral part of the Manchester music scene with some of the most acclaimed live artists taking to the stage from the likes of Kylie, The National, Chic, New Order, Arcade Fire, The Kooks, Elbow, The Wombats, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Rag’N’Bone Man, Last Shadow Puppets, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Paolo Nutini and Courteeners. September 2021 saw a series of headline concerts featuring Dermot Kennedy, Kaiser Chiefs and Razorlight, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, The Streets and Snow Patrol.

Tickets for Sounds of The City Summer 2022 are on sale now www.gigsandtours.com,  www.ticketmaster.co.uk and www.ticketline.co.uk. 

]]> 286913 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/?p=287703 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:51:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=287703 287703 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/dominic-raab-insists-he-didnt-wink-at-angela-rayner-after-sexism-accusations/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:23:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288363

Sources close to Dominic Raab have spoken out in attempt to explain his controversial wink at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs).

During what was an eventful PMQs yesterday - which saw Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party at MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, Angela Rayner, go head to head in the House of Commons in Boris Johnson's absence - Raab was caught winking from the dispatch box in what appeared to be Rayner's direction.

Not long after the wink was captured by television cameras, it was shared to Twitter and the social media platform soon became flooded with accusations of misogyny and calling the Deputy PM out on his "sexism".

Labour MP Toby Perkins summed the situation up by tweeting he felt "soiled".

Mr Perkins said: "I will never unsee Dominic Raab’s wink from the despatch box at Angela Rayner. I feel soiled," and Angela Rayner responded to this statement in a now-viral tweet saying: "Imagine how I feel".

https://twitter.com/AngelaRayner/status/1542122047614189570?s=20&t=a7z9FBIKDwRZvLTb-w7APw

The controversial wink followed an exchange in which Mr Raab accused Ms Rayner for dodging a question on last week's national rail strikes, saying that she apparently "flip-flopped" in her position on the RMT Union's industrial action.

Mr Raab said: "She was asked by the BBC, straight question, she's usually a straight-shooting politician, 'do you like the RMT?' she said 'I'm going to have to go now, I've got a train to catch'."

In response to an attack from Ms Rayner over his previous stance on food banks, the Deputy PM said: "If the Labour Party, if she wants to help working people, they should be clear in standing up against these militant, reckless strikes."

He added: "She talks about working people. Where was she when the comrades were on the picket line last Thursday? Where was she when the Labour frontbench were joining them rather than standing up for the public? She was at the Glyndebourne music festival sipping champagne, listening to opera.

"Champagne socialism is back in the Labour Party."

Laughter was then heard throughout the chamber for a number of seconds following this claim, and Mr Raab was seen winking in the direction of Labour's frontbench.

"Sexism and classism all in one foul swoop," one person said of the wink on Twitter.

Another Twitter user labelled the wink as "disgusting sexism", and someone else asked if Speaker Lindsay Hoyle would "be having words and reminding MPs that such sexism is not allowed in the chamber".

After continuous calls for Mr Raab to address the controversial situation and explain his actions, the Deputy PM's team have now spoken out to insist that he was not winking at Angela Rayner and say he was actually winking at shadow Scottish secretary, Ian Murray.

Apparently, according to a source, they claimed that off camera, Mr Murray made a comment that was inaudible to those watching on TV home, in which he "muttered it would be 'no bad thing' if Angela Rayner stood for leader of the Labour Party", ITV News reports.

Mr Raab's wink was then allegedly in response to Mr Murray's remark, but some social media users have questioned this explanation, with one person on Twitter highlighting that: "The comment about her running for leader wasn't in that clip when he winked, so can't have been in response to it."

Ms Rayner has since received praise from supporters for her performance at PMQs yesterday.

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Imagine how I feel! https://t.co/aLhhOw2UlD

— Angela Rayner 🌹 (@AngelaRayner) June 29, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/manchester-ranked-amongst-worst-in-the-country-for-dangerous-drinking/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:55:17 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288384

Manchester has been ranked one of the worst cities in the country for binge drinking, it has been revealed as part of a new study.

According to research undertaken by Private Rehab Clinic Delamere, Manchester is in the UK's top 5 when it comes to cities that are considered to have toxic drinking cultures.

Coming in at number 4 on the list, we scored highly for alcoholism and hospital admissions, as well as having a large number of bars, clubs and off-licenses.

The study also looked at how many bottomless drinking locations a city had, as well as considering factors like drinking events, alcohol delivery services and alcohol tours, before ranking each city out of 80.

Overall, Manchester was given a score of 17.1.

Other cities included in the top five worst drinking locations were London, which took the number one spot with a score of 0, and Leeds, which came in at second place with a score of 11 - partially thanks to its excessive number of bottomless offerings.

Completing the top three was Bristol with a score of 16.6 out of a possible 80, reports The Hoot 

Other factors that were considered included:

• Alcohol death rates per 100,000 people
• Average alcohol consumption per year (litres)
• The percentage of the population with alcoholism
• Number of bars and clubs listed on Tripadvisor
• Number of alcohol tours listed on Tripadvisor
• Searches for ‘alcohol delivery’ on Semrush

As the most populated city in the country, London had a huge 26,580 alcohol-related hospital admissions recorded between 2019-2020, 190 bottomless drinking locations and 1,068 bars and nightclubs that all contributed to its toxic drinking culture. 

The Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities for Drinking Culture

1. London – 0/80 
2. Leeds – 11/80 
3. Bristol – 16.6/80 
4. Manchester – 17.1/80
5. Liverpool – 19.9/80
6. Birmingham – 22.3/80
7. Newcastle – 25.6/80 
8. Nottingham – 31.1/80
9. Sheffield -31.2/80
10. Brighton -32/80

When compared to other countries in Europe, the UK was in the top three “at risk of dangerous drinking levels” with a score of 17.7/80.

Read more: New documentary about iconic busking band The Piccadilly Rats to premiere in Manchester

Martin Preston, Founder and Chief Executive at Delamere, shared his insight on why binge drinking rates are so high in the UK:

“The coronavirus pandemic caused an alarming spike in binge drinking levels across the UK, the isolation caused many people to turn to drinking high levels of alcohol at home. 

Drinking at home, rather than at a pub, removes the need to wait between drinks and also the worry around spending too much money. For example, the average bottle of wine in the UK costs around £6, which is what some glasses of the same wine can cost in pubs and bars. 

The endless hours spent at home during the lockdowns meant that 18.1% of people were drinking at a high-risk level. While one in four (22%) of adults had increased their alcohol consumption, causing 10% of people to worry about the strain of alcohol on their health. 

As well as this, our research found that the top three cities with the highest binge drinking problems had a large number of drinks delivery services, so the need to leave the house to buy alcohol was eliminated. 

Read more: ‘Old school’ pub The Ancoats Lad to reopen its doors this summer

For more information about drinking culture in the UK and the results of this study, including tips for combatting binge drinking and alcohol dependancy, visit the Delamere website.

Feature Image - Flickr

]]> 288384 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/sport/wigan-athletic-is-looking-for-an-enthusiastic-person-to-be-its-new-pie-mascot/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:59:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288389

In what is undoubtedly one of the most unique job vacancies out there at the moment, Wigan Athletic is on the lookout for someone to take on the role of its iconic pie mascot.

We all know that the Wigan is famous for its pies, so much so that it's practically synonymous with the filled pastry cuisine at this point, so it makes perfect sense that the Greater Manchester town's football team, Wigan Athletic, would have a cartoon pie as its mascot.

There's some pretty well-known sporting mascots across the UK, but Crusty the Pie is arguably one of the most recognisable to football fans.

And now, there's "an opportunity for you to be Crusty".

The Championship team took to Twitter yesterday to advertise the coveted job vacancy, and is calling on "bubbly, enthusiastic, and fun individuals" to get in touch and apply for the opportunity like no other.

The job description on the Wigan Athletic website reads: "Do you want to be part of our Wigan Athletic journey? Are you a bubbly, enthusiastic and a fun individual?

"If yes, we have an opportunity for you.

https://twitter.com/LaticsOfficial/status/1542213814329810950?s=20&t=iwjddiHqeFs0K-7v2RukBQ

"Crusty the Pie’ is our Club Mascot and the purpose of Crusty is to proactively engage with supporters whilst making people smile with positive energy and passion. Ensuring supporters leave remembering a remarkable day and to help promote the Wigan Athletic Junior supporters club, by engaging with our younger fans at various events located across Wigan and Leigh."

When it comes to working hours, Wigan Athletic says the role is flexible and will require you to work four-six hours per matchday working home matches - including evening, weekend and bank holidays - as well as some other events that require Crusty's help.

The role is Fixed Term for the duration of the football season.

Wigan says the ideal candidates for the role will have experience of working with and managing large groups of children, are confident in performing to a public audience, and are good at engaging with supporters of all ages and backgrounds positively and proactively whilst wearing a costume.

They will also be reliable and committed/able to working all home fixtures, and have the ability to work unsupervised using their own initiative.

If the bragging rights of being Crusty itself aren't enough, then some of the other perks that come with the role inlcude:

• A competitive salary 
• Complimentary tickets to all home league fixtures
• Career development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts at the Wigan Athletic club shop

Fancy it then? You can find out more about the vacancy and stick an application in for the role of Crusty the Pie on the Wigan Athletic website here.

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📋 Vacancy | Club Mascot

Are you a bubbly, enthusiastic & a fun individual? If yes, we have an opportunity for you to be Crusty! 🙌🏼🥧

Full details 👇🏼#wafc 🔵⚪️ #BELIEVE

— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) June 29, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-full-cost-of-the-royal-family-to-uk-taxpayers-has-been-revealed/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:47:19 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288395

The annual accounts of the British monarchy have just been revealed, showing British taxpayers just how much of their hard-earned money goes on covering the royal's travel and housing costs.

The royal accounts, which were published on Thursday morning, showed that taxpayer-funded spending had increased by £14.9 million, or 17%, in the last financial year whilst UK GDP fell.

Official royal travel costs came to £4.5 million and utilities to £3.2 million, whilst housekeeping and hospitality costs came to a total of £1.3 million - an increase of 55% in a year.

The monarch's annual payroll bill amounted to £23.7 million, whilst Prince Charles's tax bill came to £5.9 million and the cost of official travel for William and Kate's controversial Caribbean tour added up to £226,383.

The accounts also revealed that Prince Charles’s annual income from the Duchy of Cornwall landed estate, which includes approximately 53,300 hectares of land, over 600 residential lettings and more than 700 agricultural tenancies, increased from £20.4 million to £23 million.

Graham Smith, chief executive of Campaign group Republic spoke damningly of the figures, drawing attention to the country's spiralling cost of living emergency which is leaving many to make the choice between heating or eating as a result of very little government support.

He told Wales Online: “As always, while the rest of us face a cost-of-living crisis and continued squeezes on public services, the royals walk off with hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money.”

“We need to put the monarchy on a proper budgetary footing, just like any other public body. We need to slash that budget down to below £10m, and only fund what’s required for the functions of the head of state.”

Meanwhile Sir Michael Stevens, Keeper of the Privy Purse, suggested that Buckingham Palace was also facing some challenges itself due to inflation in the aftermath of the pandemic.

He said: “looking ahead, with the Sovereign Grant likely to be flat in the next couple of years, inflationary pressures on operating costs and our ability to grow supplementary income likely to be constrained in the short term, we will continue to deliver against our plans and manage these impacts through our own efforts and efficiencies".

Some key figures from the 2020-2021 royal accounts:

£86.3 million – The total taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant, made up of £51.8 million for the “core” funding and an extra £34.5 million for the reservicing of Buckingham Palace.

9.6% – Proportion of staff from ethnic minority backgrounds working for Buckingham Palace, compared to 8.5% in 2020-21. The target was 10%.

10.6% – Proportion of staff from ethnic minority backgrounds working for Clarence House.

13.6% – Proportion of staff from ethnic minority backgrounds working for Kensington Palace.

£102.4 million – Official expenditure by the monarchy – a rise of £14.9 million or 17% from £87.5 million in 2020/2021.

£1.29 – Cost per person in the UK of funding the total Sovereign Grant.

£1.3 million– Cost of housekeeping and hospitality for the royal household – an increase of half a million or 55%.

491– Full-time equivalent staff paid for from the Sovereign Grant, with the wage bill coming to £23.7 million.

£63.9 million – Spending on property maintenance – up £14.4 million or 29% from £49.5 million in 2020-21.

201 – Official engagements carried out by the Queen in the last financial year – 88 more than the 113 she undertook in 2020-2021 during the pandemic.

Almost 2,300 – Official engagements by the royals in the UK and overseas, compared to 1,470 last year.

£138,457 – Charles’s travel costs for trip to Barbados to mark country’s transition to a republic

£4.4 million – The Prince of Wales’s bill for the Cambridges’ activities, plus Charles’s other expenditure including his capital expenditure and transfer to reserves. Charles no longer pays for the Sussexes.

Read more: Keith Lemon’s Celebrity Juice axed from ITV after 14 years

£1.2 million – Decrease in this bill over two years since 2019-2020 when Harry and Meghan were full-time working royals.

£23 million – Charles’s annual private income from the Duchy of Cornwall landed estate, up from £20.4 million in 2020-21.

Feature image - The Royal Family

]]> 288395 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/new-non-charging-clear-air-zone-plan-for-greater-manchester-published/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:44:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288429

The case for a new "investment-led" non-charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) plan in Greater Manchester has now been published.

After the previous plan was referred back to the government for "urgent review" back in January, and after Prime Minister Boris Johnson conceded that it was "completely unworkable" for the region, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has now set out evidence supporting an investment-led, and crucially for residents and motorists, a non-charging Clean Air Plan - which it says is "the best solution" to address the roadside nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) problem.

The publishing of the new plan also comes after Environment Secretary George Eustice suggested that the region consider implementing a smaller charging Clean Air Zone that just covers Manchester city centre. 

However, all of Greater Manchester’s leaders say they are clear that clean air compliance should be achieved through a non-charging approach. 

Unlike the previous charging Clean Air Zone scheme set out by the government, GMCA says this new plan takes into account the rising cost of living crisis by avoiding charging motorists across the region, and will also "actively consider" the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic - particularly on Manchester city centre.

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

https://twitter.com/MayorofGM/status/1542086079309877250?s=20&t=pJS49uZBf1MdKiC28JPUCw

The new case also addresses some concerns that were previously raised over the price of new and used commercial vehicles rising, which makes upgrading less affordable for people.

GMCA insists that tackling the health impact of poor air quality still remains a top priority for Greater Manchester.

"The Case for a New Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan outlines how Greater Manchester would meet air quality legal limits in a way which is fair to local people and businesses and does not create the risk of financial hardship," explains Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.

Read more: Boris Johnson calls Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone plans ‘completely unworkable’

"Our city is still recovering from the pandemic and we don’t want the government to level-down our city-centre with their proposals to charge businesses from across Greater Manchester who have to travel through or work within the proposed charging area [as] even a small charging Clean Air Zone would result in a considerable financial burden for the many businesses moving products and people through Manchester city centre, providing a significant setback in economic recovery from the impact of the pandemic, and during a cost of living crisis.

"The government wants us to charge Greater Manchester businesses at a time when they can least afford it."

Once the plan has been considered by the Greater Manchester Air Quality Administration Committee (GM AQAC) - which is made up of elected representatives of Greater Manchester’s 10 local authorities - it will be submitted to the government to meet a deadline on 1 July.

Tasked by the government to bring NO₂ air pollution within legal limits as soon as possible and by 2026 at the latest, the GM AQAC will be asked to agree that the next stage of the new plan will be developed through intensive engagement with business and the community.

"Based on the evidence, including the impact that a charging Clean Air Zone would have on their ability to make a living, and the risk to jobs and livelihoods, we have had the opportunity to fundamentally change the nature of the Clean Air scheme which we now feel is fit for purpose and fair to the people of our city region," said Cllr Andrew Western, GMCA's portfolio lead for Clean Air.

He added: "We will now move into a period of more intensive engagement with business and the community to bring together the detailed policy of the new Clean Air Plan."

You can find out more and read the GM CAZ plan in full here.

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🗣️ “Government wants us to charge Greater Manchester businesses at a time they can least afford it.”

The case for a new investment-led, non-charging Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan has been published by @greatermcr before being submitted to Government. https://t.co/8Qk7fsq4YN

— Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) June 29, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/tesco-stops-selling-all-heinz-products-over-unjustifiable-prices-increases/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:10:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288478

Tesco has decided to strip shop shelves across the UK of all Heinz products after a dispute over "unjustifiable" price increases.

Despite the supermarket chain having stocked the well-known food company's products for a significant number of years now, and even after the two brands have worked together in the past, it has been revealed that ongoing disputes between Tesco and Kraft Heinz has now lead to a nationwide shortage of baked beans, tomato ketchup, mayonnaise, and more products on shop shelves.

Retail insiders say it's all because there are believed to be "challenges over cost price increases", but it's hoped that these will be resolved soon.

As the rising cost of living crisis continues to make its impact felt across the country, Kraft Heinz is one of the many food manufacturers that has had to make adjustments to prices.

But Tesco insists it will "not pass on unjustifiable price increases to our customers".

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

Reacting to Tesco's decision to stop selling Heinz products in stores nationwide, a spokesperson from Kraft Heinz said: "We are working closely with Tesco to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

"In today's challenging economic environment, with commodity and production costs rising, many consumers are working within tight budgets.

"We always look at how we can provide value through price, size and packs so consumers can enjoy the products they love and trust at a price point that works within their budgets, without compromising on quality.

"We are confident of a positive resolution with Tesco."

Tesco, on the other hand, has also addressed its responsibility it has to ensure customers get "the best possible value".

Read more: Heinz has released a Terry’s Chocolate Orange-flavoured mayonnaise

Giving more of an insight into the pricing dispute with Kraft Heinz, a Tesco spokesperson commented: "We're laser-focused on keeping the cost of the weekly shop in check, offering customers great value through our combination of Aldi Price Match, Low Everyday Prices and Clubcard Prices [and] with household budgets under increasing pressure, now more than ever, we have a responsibility to ensure customers get the best possible value.

"We will not pass on unjustifiable price increases to our customers.

"We're sorry that this means some products aren't available right now, but we have plenty of alternatives to choose from and we hope to have this issue resolved soon."

Featured Image - Mike Mozart (via Flickr)

]]> 288478 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/manchester-named-one-of-the-seven-happiest-places-in-the-uk-to-retire/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:15:51 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=288497

Manchester has been named one of the seven happiest places in the UK to settle down and retire, according to new research.

Our city has claimed a fair few new titles in recent weeks.

First up, it was crowned the best UK city for retail and leisure in 2022, and it was also voted as the top rated city to replace London as the UK capital, and then, just last week, it was named by The Economist as the 28th most liveable city in the world in the ‘Global Liveability Index 2022’ - being the highest-rated UK city on the list, and beating out big hitters like Barcelona, New York city, and our own country’s capital in the process.

But it seems like the titles just won't stop coming, as it's now been revealed that Manchester is considered to be one of the top seven places in the UK for a happy retirement.

With more and more people now choosing to relocate after their careers draw to a close, the UK has seen a huge surge of demand for retirement homes over the last 12 months, and now, some new research from Lottie has analysed several lifestyle factors crucial later in life to determine where retirees should head to, the Metro reports.

Lottie looked at factors such as the popularity of the area, affordability for day-to-day living, investment prospects, air pollution, and crime rates to determine the happiest retirement locations across the UK.

Manchester was named number six on the list.

With Wiltshire taking the top spot as the happiest retirement location, and the majority of other locations on the list being sought-after rural locations, Manchester was selected as being the place for retirees to head to if they aren't after "a slow life in the countryside".

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"With the perfect mix of a bustling city centre and leafy suburbs, Manchester is near the Peak District and Lake District, which is perfect if you fancy a bit of of time away from the city," the research by Lottie explained.

Read more: Manchester named 28th most ‘liveable’ city in the world 2022 - and beats London, Barcelona, and more

The research also revealed that Manchester has the highest retirement affordability score in the top seven, which means you "won’t have to sacrifice price or location".

"Our new research shows that locations offering a balance of affordability, community spirit and security are the happiest places to retire in the UK in 2022," explained Nick Jones - head of retirement living at Lottie.

Top 7 Happiest Places to Retire in the UK

1. Wiltshire
2. Buckinghamshire
3. Dorset
4. Somerset
5. West Midlands
6. Manchester
7. Nottinghamshire

He continued: "There are lots of factors that determine the perfect retirement location, and this is different for us all.

"For example, locations popular with retiree’s offer great opportunities to socialise and build friendships later in life. Affordable locations can help make it easier to live comfortably on a fixed income, while good investment prospects can help your pension pot to go further - as we face a rising cost of living.

Read more: Manchester has been crowned the best UK city for retail and leisure in 2022

"Researching the air pollution of an area can help determine how beneficial a new location may be for your overall health too.

"Low crime rates also offer a sense of safety and security."

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