Easter is finally underway today and marks the end of the holy lent period which will see many families getting together today to exchange gifts and chocolate eggs.
01.04.2022 - 22:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Easter is finally underway today and marks the end of the holy lent period which will see many families getting together today to exchange gifts and chocolate eggs.
Manchester City’s summer pursuit of Harry Kane is well documented, as Pep Guardiola identified the Tottenham talisman as his preferred striking target and sought to acquire his services for the best part of three months. City began the season with Gabriel Jesus as their only recognised centre-forward, and Guardiola prefers to play the Brazilian on the wing.
Good Friday is set to be the hottest day of the year so far, experts have predicted, ahead of “very pleasant” spring conditions over the Easter weekend. In Manchester, the mercury will hit 20C.
Britain is currently in the grip of a cold spell this April, but Married at First Sight Australia star Jessika Power shrugged off the icy blasts as she stepped out in a revealing outfit on a night out in Manchester. Jessika, from Perth, moved to Manchester last year and she looked right at home as she headed to her 'absolute favourite' restaurant.
Ahead of Manchester City's crunch Premier League meeting with Liverpool on Sunday, Pep Guardiola admitted that Jurgen Klopp's side - and the German himself - are the biggest rivals of his managerial career.
Erik ten Hag has been tipped to become the next Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola after it was revealed this week that the Dutchman is set to join Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola says he will stay as Manchester City manager for life if he gets the chance. The Blues boss made that remarkable claim after being linked with the Brazil coach job when his current City deal expires at the end of next season, saying he would sign a ten-year deal if offered one.
Ilkay Gundogan says Jurgen Klopp's man-management stands out from his time working with the current Liverpool boss, while Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a more tactical and analytical approach.
Fred is close to leading the way in goal contributions at Manchester United in the Premier League under Ralf Rangnick.
An Albanian man agreed to move a vehicle from one car park to another on behalf of criminals for £55 - but he was caught by police with cocaine.
Joy Division, Sex Pistols, New Order and more bands integral to the city’s musical history, the BPA promises to “celebrate and preserve British popular music and other aspects of popular culture, recognising its pivotal influence on the world stage.”The BPA’s first exhibit will come in the form of ‘Collection’, launching on May 19. A statement describes it as “a distinctively Manchester-flavoured exhibition, underlining why the city is the perfect home for the British Pop Archive.
Burnley's latest bid to slow down Manchester City's slick passing game was to no avail as the Blues won 2-0 at Turf Moor to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. But manager Pep Guardiola said afterwards that the Clarets appeared to have deliberately allowed the grass to get long - although he had no problems with them doing so.
A Peterloo Massacre campaign group has hit out over plans to build a soaring skyscraper near the Britons Protection pub, calling the proposals 'a tower too far' for Manchester city centre. They argue the planned 26-storey Apex Tower, on the corner of Albion Street and Great Bridgewater Street, threatens the livelihood of the historic Grade II-listed alehouse and would 'ruin' its beer garden.
The nights are getting lighter and there's a definite whiff of spring in the air with temperatures rising all across the country.
Mancunians thought they spotted a UFO flying above their homes on Saturday evening, but it turned out it was just an oddly-shaped cloud that resembled a flying saucer. People across the region shared their eerie images to social media, with many pointing out that the cloud was the only one in an otherwise clear sky.