History hangs in the early Autumn air, as New Century, a venue born in 1963, yet reborn for 2022, hosts the 30th anniversary of The Charlatan’s sophomore release, Between 10th and 11th.
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Florence Coke, or Mama Flo as she’s much, much better known, is getting ready for a very busy day, but she’s been tested over the past 24 hours. Her fryer broke at 4.30pm the day before, and she had to shut the shop and race into Manchester to get a new one. She returned to a huge queue of customers all down the street.
And as of today, her big drinks fridge, which has put in a solid 15 years of hard labour, is also on the fritz. “Why me?!!” she laughs. “Why do these things always happen to me?!!”
She soldiers on, fastidiously wiping down the chrome surfaces in her tiny Caribbean takeaway in Hazel Grove ready for service. Earlier, she was wearing flip flops, but now the serious work has begun, she’s changed into a pair of fluorescent green leather Air Max, matching her bright green Mama’s Flo’s t-shirt and a green baseball cap.
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Today she was up at 4am, as she is every day, and after her daily worship, she began prepping for the last day of the school summer holidays. Her own children are all grown up, but now she has others she wants to help look after.
Since July, she’s been providing free lunches to any kids who want them, in the absence of the free lunches they’d be getting at school, and this is the last day she’ll be doing it. For now, at least, though it’s highly likely she’ll be doing it again soon enough.
Their parents don’t have to buy anything, they can just come
History hangs in the early Autumn air, as New Century, a venue born in 1963, yet reborn for 2022, hosts the 30th anniversary of The Charlatan’s sophomore release, Between 10th and 11th.
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Manchester United have been handed a double boost on the injury front as international stars including Cristiano Ronaldo prepare to team up with their nations for the September break.
Manchester United's trip to the Etihad Stadium to face cross-city rivals Manchester City after the international break will mark the beginning of a relentless period for Erik ten Hag's side.
Gemma Owen and her boyfriend Luca Bish put on a cosy display as they departed 20 Stories Restaurant and Bar in Manchester on Saturday night hand-in-hand. The former Love Island contestant, 19, exposed her midriff in a white sleeved crop top which she teamed up with a high-waisted pair of skinny tan trousers. Meanwhile her co-star, 23, cut a suave figure in a white polo shirt and grey trousers while gazing adoringly at his partner following their date night.
A teenager at the centre of a murder investigation in Rochdale has been named locally as Callum Riley. An investigation was launched following his death on Saturday morning (September 17).
Erik ten Hag being appointed as Manchester United manager was supposed to give Donny van de Beek the edge that he needed to shine on the Premier League stage. However, six matches into the season, the former Ajax man has only totted up 19 minutes of action.
Olivia Attwood has found her stolen car just hours after taking to social media to ask for her followers' help. Earlier today, Thursday 14 September, Olivia revealed to her 1.9 million Instagram followers that her black Range Rover – which was bought for her by fiancé Bradley Dack – had been stolen from her home. She then proceeded to share several photographs of her car and called for people to reach out to her if they see it in or around Manchester.
Borussia Dortmund banked more than £65m from Manchester City this summer as they reinforced their reputation for excellent recruitment, development and profit-making.
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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, September 12.
Donny van de Beek has praised the arrival of new options at Manchester United following the summer transfer window.
The EFL has confirmed that Stockport County's League Two clash with Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Friday evening has been postponed following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Spending time with girlfriend Gemma Owen's famous footballing father Michael Owen must have rubbed off on Love Island's Luca Bish. The 23 year old former fishmonger has just signed to non-league football and will play for Sussex outfit Hailsham Town, marking his return to the sport.The football team posted a picture of Luca to their Twitter, saying that they were "delighted" at their new arrival.The post read: “Delighted to announce a new arrival at The Beaconsfield.
Jurors were shown footage of Benjamin Mendy stood on a table topless in a Manchester nightclub with his trousers 'half down', days before he was charged with rape. The 28-year-old defender denies all charges he faces and is currently on trial at Chester Crown Court.
Julie Neville has revealed that she and her ex Manchester United football star husband Phil have had tattoos to mark an important date in their lives. To celebrate her 45th birthday cookery author Julie and Inter Miami head coach Phil have had wedding bands inked along with the the year they got married.