Come all ye faithful, as Manchester's famous Bridgewater Hall gets ready to host the events of the season once again. Raymond Gubbay's fantastic Christmas festival offers an unbeatable line-up that the whole family can enjoy.
Avanti boss apologises for 'terrible' Manchester service and promises return to 'normal' for Christmas in brutal BBC grilling
14.10.2022 - 12:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An Avanti boss has apologised for the rail operator's 'terrible' service but insisted they are the right company to run the operations during a gruelling interview this morning.
Richard Scott, Avanti West Coast 's director of corporate affairs, joined Nick Robinson on Radio 4's 'Today' programme to face questions about the company's 'appalling' service between London and Manchester - which has seen timetables slashed in recent months.
The BBC host quizzed Mr Scott on whether Avanti was the 'worst service in the country' and asked why the rail operator, who took over the west coast mainline trains from Virgin in 2019, deserved the six months they have been given by the government to 'sort itself out'.
READ MORE: Customers say they are STILL struggling for tickets as the clock ticks on Avanti West Coast
"I'm broadcasting from the great city of Manchester today, well more precisely the neighbouring city of Salford, and if you want to hear people get really angry up here, you only have to say one word: Avanti," Mr Robinson said, before playing several clips of disgruntled passengers at Manchester Piccadilly.
"I've come from London Euston, two of the trains were cancelled, so three lots of passengers getting on one train," one said, while another said the service was unreliable and 'uncomfortable'.
Mr Robinson asked Mr Scott whether transport minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan's blasting of Avanti services as 'terrible' was a 'good word'.
"Well, we know we're not good enough at the moment, Nick, we haven't been good enough over the last few weeks, and we're still not good enough at the moment," Mr Scott replied. "But we are making progress. We have put in extra services above the base timetable, that started in August.
"We'r
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
19.10.2022 / 11:33
We simulated Manchester United vs Tottenham to get a Premier League score prediction
Manchester United will be hoping to get back to winning ways on Wednesday night, as the Reds take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
16.10.2022 / 11:43
We simulated Manchester United vs Newcastle United to get a score prediction
Manchester United will be looking to break into the Premier League top four on Sunday when they face Newcastle at Old Trafford.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
15.10.2022 / 19:49
BBC Strictly couple Kai and Nadiya introduce their 'latest addition' after keeping happy news quiet
Strictly Come Dancing stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova have shared some joyous news away from the famous dancefloor as they introduced the 'latest addition' to their family unit. The smitten couple proudly showed fans their adorable pet bulldog as they posed outdoors with their fluffy bundle, who has his own dedicated social media for fans to follow his adventures.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
14.10.2022 / 18:51
The Mancunian Way: 'Objectively the worst'
Keep up to date with all the big stories from across Greater Manchester in the daily Mancunian Way newsletter. You can receive the newsletter direct to your inbox every weekday by signing up right here.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
13.10.2022 / 21:19
Manchester United fans react to starting line-up vs Omonia as Christian Eriksen benched
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Europa League tussle with Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford this evening, making a handful of changes.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
13.10.2022 / 00:19
BBC The One Show's Alex Jones stuns with co-star Ronan Keating's 'callous' remark about Strictly exit to Fleur East
The One Show host Alex Jones raised laughs with an unexpected jibe at co-presenter Ronan Keating as they chatted to singer Fleur East about landing in the dreaded dance-off on Strictly Come Dancing. Last weekend Manchester's Hits Radio presenter Fleur was in the bottom two with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.10.2022 / 20:43
Cristiano Ronaldo returns but Casemiro dropped in predicted Manchester United XI vs Omonia
Manchester United could shuffle their pack for Thursday's Europa League clash with Omonia Nicosia.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.10.2022 / 16:43
Manchester United training squad vs Omonia Nicosia confirmed as five players missing
Anthony Martial did not train on Wednesday ahead of Manchester United's match against Omonia in the Europa League.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.10.2022 / 14:43
Manchester United give Anthony Martial injury update and team news
Anthony Martial could return for Manchester United against Newcastle on Sunday but has been ruled out of their Europa League return tie with Omonia Nicosia.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
08.10.2022 / 00:07
Raphael Varane injury update after Donny van de Beek sent Manchester United message
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, October 7.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
06.10.2022 / 13:19
Andy Burnham demands Avanti trains ultimatum after passengers hit by months of chaos
Andy Burnham has urged the Transport Secretary to demand increased Avanti West Coast train services between Manchester and London or remove its operating contract.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
05.10.2022 / 12:31
Varane missing as five youngsters feature - Manchester United training squad vs Omonia Nicosia
Manchester United's training squad ahead of their return to Europa League action does not include Raphael Varane.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
02.10.2022 / 23:23
BBC Strictly fans amazed by Shirley's 'strange' decision as first celeb sent home
The second live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 led to decision time as the first celeb departed the dancefloor om Sunday night (October 2). Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman hosted as 15 stars and their pro dance partners dazzled judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas as well as the audience at home.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
30.09.2022 / 23:05
Manchester’s 'most festive bar' with mince pies, mulled wine and cocktails will return this Christmas
Just a couple of weeks ago, the dates for Manchester's Christmas Markets were confirmed, which is great news for those who can't wait to start planning their trip to the city's annual extravaganza. While the markets will be in full swing from November 10, Manchester will also be welcoming back a pop-up Christmas bar, which made its debut last year.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
30.09.2022 / 12:19
Manchester United to assess six injured players ahead of Man City fixture
Manchester United could be without Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial for this weekend's derby at City.