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Rainy Heart are back with another night of music
fun and authentic underground party vibes from Rainy Heart - and this time on a bigger scale
Manchester is notorious for its 90s raves
being a huge part of acid house and creating underground scenes in itself
Rainy Heart is returning to Stretford town centre on Friday 4th April with a cheeky rave of its own
known as ‘A Repeat Prescription – more of everything‘
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural after hours takeover which saw an underground party in Stretford town centre like never before, gig-goers can get ready for another night of music
fun and authentic underground party vibes from Rainy Heart – and this time on a bigger scale
‘A Repeat Prescription’ will see the former Boots unit in Stretford Mall transformed into a covert
complete with the Rainy Heart sound system in its full club configuration
Party-lovers in Stretford and beyond are invited to come along for another iconic night of music
dance and getting lost in the fiery club-night energy
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amazing vibes and real nostalgic 90s vibes as true rave culture returns to Manchester
📍 ‘A Repeat Prescription’ will be held at unit 69
It’s really starting to feel more like spring here in Manchester
and you’ll be pleased to know there are shedloads of free things going on throughout the city as temperatures
From funky soul parties at the ultra cool Side Street Studio to the first of many socials down in Stretford
here’s our round-up of the five best free things to do in Manchester this week…
The Whitworth’s brand-new landmark collection
The exhibition features over 90 women artists and collectives whose ideas helped fuel the women’s liberation movement during a period of significant social
Liven up the working week this Wednesday over at Ramona where you can catch the always-brilliant Radio Rave sessions
the latest of which will see the Manchester debut of the breakthrough tastemaker and vinyl connoisseur that is SOMEWHERE SOUL
Attendees can look forward to a banging soundtrack of disco and jazz that will be sure to have the floor grooving until the early hours
Stretford Town Centre is launching a brand new social event series for the area’s creative community
The Creative Stretford Socials will be a casual and friendly get-together for makers
thinkers and doers where they connect and share ideas
Attendees can check out Clay’s studio space and hear about all that the team has to offer
with pizza courtesy of local favourites Bakehouse 32
If you’ve yet to have a Friday night at Side Street Studio
then make this event the excuse to be your first
will be going all out for their 4th birthday celebration
disco and a sprinkle of house and garage from both familiar and fresh selectors
known for their high-energy performances and irresistible rhythms
they’ll be transforming the Copper Bar into a funk-filled extravaganza that you won’t want to miss
Music lovers can look forward to a carefully curated setlist that spans the very best of the genre
featuring timeless classics by Stevie Wonder
along with contemporary hits that keep the funk alive
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The scheme forms part of a wider 27-acre masterplan
A 53-home scheme could be built on the site of the former Royal Mail sorting office that was demolished in 2020
Trafford Council has lodged early-stage plans that outline its intentions for a 2.3-acre site on Lacy Street
Trafford’s vision for the site is 53 homes ranging from two-bedroom apartments and townhouses to four-bedroom family housing
The aim is for a 25% affordable provision across the site
The council acquired the site in 2019 and it forms part of a wider 27-acre masterplan for Stretford that also includes the mall
which the authority is redeveloping in partnership with Bruntwood
Fronting the Bridgewater Canal and located on the corner of Chester Road and Edge Lane in Stretford
the Lacy Street site has been vacant since 2018 when the Royal Mail relocated its operations to Old Trafford
Pozzoni is advising the council on the proposals
search for reference number 114329/EIASCR/24 on Trafford Council’s planning portal
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Who would be able to afford these properties do something for the homeless people
It’s essential that these new homes are offered to local people and help to get on the housing ladder
Get rid of half the shops and put 53 new homes on top of the rest of the new apartments being built
Can’t see it going well in an area the crime rate has risen so much in the past few years
try focusing on making the area better to live in… not seeing how you can pull more revenue out of it
Council seem to want to build to make money for the Altrincham end of Trafford not to improve Stretford
Canal side and railway tracks don’t make good living conditions
hospital A&E Fire station would serve these extra homes
Is jt going to be like the site opposite on the other side of the canal that they started building on 2 or 3 years ago and never finished
Now there’s an eyesore of an unfinished building
First the company that posted this article needs to get upto date photographs of the area – Stretford Mall
Kingsway and Edge Lane have not looked like that in ages -where are all the cones and badly designed junctions and unused cycle lanes
Traffic is bad enough without any more cars in the vicinity
I love it when people oppose new housing just because it will add a few minutes to their car journeys
Selfishness knows no bounds with some people it seems
There’s not enough affordable housing being built in Trafford
I repeat – there’s not enough affordable housing being built in Trafford
It seems that Trafford are slower than most other boroughs in bringing unused brown and Greenfield sites to use for housing
witness the debacle over the Highfield Close in Stretford
The race is on to implement the planning permission for the 15-floor Store Street scheme before it expires later this year
The borough claims it has a ‘disproportionately high number of HMOs’ and is pursuing the introduction of measures to wrestle back control
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Supporters and club icons unite to honour legend Denis Law on an emotional day at Old Trafford
He would stay for a decade before moving across town to City
“He was my dad’s hero and one of the first players I was aware of as a child,” says Richard Redman
a United season-ticket holder from Rochdale
“My parents have a signed photo of him up in their kitchen – along with the rest of the Trinity – and he has been an emblem of my Manchester United upbringing and education through the years
His contribution to our club transcends the generations
with many fans my age idolising him despite never seeing him play
He’s the one who people my dad’s age talk about the most – it’s been that way as long as I can remember
They feel the same way about him as I do about Eric Cantona – probably even more so.”
living in Cheshire and was a regular at social and charity engagements
Thousands of United and City supporters crossed his path throughout his retirement
“The first time I met him was at a former players’ event
who witnessed Law’s peak up close when he won the 1964 Ballon d’Or
but compared to a lot of ex-footballers there was no sense of entitlement
I was nervous to speak to him but he completely disarmed me the moment I approached him
That was the thing that really struck me.”
Read more“I can always see him score an overhead kick in my mind,” says Ying-Hoi. “He was the best striker at the time – maybe alongside Jimmy Greaves. I have been very fortunate to follow United when we had him, George Best and Bobby Charlton. To see them all go is very, very sad.”
The 73,758 in the ground stood to applaud Law, who scored 237 goals in 404 games for United, after a wreath was laid next to the pitch by his close friend Sir Alex Ferguson, who described him as “the best Scottish player of all time”. Three remaining members of the 1968 European Cup winning team, Alex Stepney, Paddy Crerand and Brian Kidd, were present on the pitch.
They were piped on to the pitch to the subtle sound of Flower of Scotland. Law missed the Wembley final in 1968 because of the knee injury that plagued much of his career. Ferguson wore black tie in honour of his hero, a fellow Scottish striker he idolised despite there only being a year between them, and the players had the requisite armbands.
Ferguson was not alone in idolising the man who was given a royal moniker, an honour not even bestowed upon Charlton or Best. In that regard only Cantona can claim parity with Law. And as the poem read out before kick-off states, Denis Law is “still the King of the Stretford End”.
Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney led tributes to “fantastic man” and “great footballer” Denis Law following his death
who won two league titles with Manchester United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side under Sir Matt Busby in 1968 when they became the first English club to lift the trophy
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2021.
Law won the Ballon d’Or in 1964 – the only Scottish player to do so
Denis Law with his family Credit: British MonarchyUnited great Robson
who worked with Law in an ambassadorial role for the club
“We have lost one of football’s giants both as a player and a gentleman
It’s incredibly sad,” he said in a column in the Daily Mail
“Denis was more than just a fantastic footballer
So generous with his time and everything delivered with that great sense of humour of his
“He would always be in my greatest ever Manchester United XI
He was a player so many of his peers idolised and with good reason
that iconic image of him with his sleeves pulled down and the one-arm salute after scoring
“No one could represent what Manchester United stood for better than him
Full of flair on the pitch and a gentleman off it.”
A statue of Manchester United's 'Holy Trinity' of Sir Bobby Charlton
George Best and Denis Law Credit: PALaw stands third on the all-time list of United goalscorers behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton and Rooney described him as a “legend”
The former England captain posted on X: “Legend
Thoughts with all Denis’ family and friends.”
United stalwart Gary Neville added on Instagram: “Rest in Peace Denis
It’s a privilege and an honour to have spent time in your company
Capped 55 times by Scotland – he made his senior debut aged 18 in 1958 – Law remains his country’s joint all-time leading scorer with 30 goals alongside Kenny Dalglish
told BBC Radio 5 Live: “Denis was a special player and to lose someone like him I think will affect an awful lot of Manchester United fans
“A proper icon for his ability on the field to score goals but he had a special edge to him
Denis Law is one of the greatest players to ever play for Scotland
people associate Manchester United with Bobby Charlton
He played against the best and came out on top on many
The Scottish Football Association paid tribute to a “true great”
In a short post on the Scottish national team’s X
Law played 84 times for Manchester City across two spells as they said the “whole of Manchester” was mourning
In a reply to United’s X post breaking the news
Our thoughts are with Denis’ family and friends at this difficult time.”
His club career began at Huddersfield and the West Yorkshire club called him an “immortal of the sport”
They said in a statement posted on X: “All at Huddersfield Town are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Denis Law
he will be deeply missed and his memory cherished by us all
“Our collective thoughts are with Denis’ family and loved ones at this time
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The changes to Kingsway between Barton Road and Chester Road were designed to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists
Funded in part through a £17.6m Future High Streets award
the improvements included resurfacing the Stretford stretch between Chester Road and Barton Road
AE Yates was the main contractor for the Trafford Council project and started on site last year
The scheme also featured a variety of public realm enhancements
and the introduction of sustainable drainage via rain gardens
which were the subject of a fair few press stories in February
LK Group was the project manager for the Kingsway and Barton Road works
The Kingsway roadwork is part of the larger regeneration of the Stretford Mall area
which Trafford Council is delivering in partnership with Bruntwood
This wider project will ultimately reduce the mall’s floorspace by a third and introduce 800 homes to the area
as the main contractor for the mall-side of the scheme
which is focussed on restoring King Street to its heyday as an open-air high street
“These are hugely exciting times for Stretford,” said Cllr Liz Patel
Trafford Council’s executive member for economy and regeneration
She also said: “Stretford town centre is being transformed into a great place for residents
Kingsway and the Barton Road junction already look fabulous and will make the area safer for pedestrians and cyclists
while complementing the redevelopment of Stretford Mall.”
Looks great – this everywhere please
Not sure about the choice of yellow paving
dirty car sewer it was just a few months ago
Almost as if reclaiming space from cars to plant trees and greenery is a good thing that we should see more of
of how pathetically slow infrastructure work is in this country
It looks nice but why has it taken so long
Now to see if anybody actually looks after it…
Stretford Mall is quite an architectural marvel
it’s like your looking at the back of it
A lot of effort is going in to polishing a proverbial
It would have been better to get rid entirely
Really excellent public realm transformation
Only thing I’d have liked to have seen is some improvements to the junctions either side for cyclists (advance stop lines are not sufficient)
It is an amazing transformation but they have used loose stones which are already everywhere – in a few years it will be looked back upon as a poor design choice
Normally you have to look to London for a precedent with this level of public realm
Proof that a “highways” scheme can also be a good “place”
First heard about this idea probably ten years ago when working on a previous version of the town centre regen
Good to see it finished but it’s taken years – and a Labour Administration to complete it
The salty tears of all the drivers who would race down the outside lane and would then cut in an put pedestrians at risk to jump the queue
A Labour administration had literally nothing to do with this
My main quwstion is can we now get off at the old bus stop outside of Stretford Arndale Centre
Kingsway did need a revamp but not the dogs dinner of a job we
another I5 million ponds of tax payers money down the drain
We all know the the pavement is the Cyclist lane of choice
It’s a really nice scheme and looks great
It’s a shame the cycleways are bumpy though
and that they don’t have any protection at the junctions at either end
The housing association is working with main contractor Caddick to build 69 social rent homes for over 55s and a GP surgery on 2.5 acres of disused land on Arrow Street in Broughton
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Circle Court formally housed 176 people in 121 apartments
The 16-storey apartment block by the M60 is on the market – with agent CBRE noting its site’s proximity to the Trafford Centre and the not-yet-built Therme and inland surf park
There is no guide price in place for the freehold of the site
Built in the 1960s, Circle Court was made up of 121 affordable apartments run by housing provider Trafford Housing Trust. The group said it would relocate the 176 people who lived at Circle Court in 2022. Since then, THT has been fully absorbed by L&Q
which continued moving residents from the block of flats
The site Circle Court sits on is nearly two acres and is accessed from Barton Road in Stretford
It is directly east of the M60’s Junction 9
The area directly north of the site has planning permission to become a 147-bed hotel or two apartment blocks
which hints at what this site’s future could be
part of CBRE’s UK development and residential team
shared why he thinks the property is a great opportunity for a future buyer
“The site occupies a highly prominent position in Stretford directly adjoining junction 9 of the M60 motorway.” Atherton said
it is situated within walking distance of TraffordCity’s vast shopping and leisure provision as well as Barton Dock Road Metrolink Station.”
Circle Court’s location to the Trafford Centre and other attractions is one of its selling points
This is a terrible idea and should be stopped
There is a huge shortage of social housing so why has it been allowed that the tenants were moved out to put move pressure on the available social housing
The sight has spare land so if ir needs rebuilding it should all be redeveloped into additional social housing not flogged off to big business
Andy Burnham blames the right to buy for lack of social housing why is he not putting the blame where it should be on not building enough social housing and selling off plots like this to big business
It’s the same as usual making the rich richer at the expense of our less fortunate members of society
why isnt this site being redeveloped to provide more modern energy efficient social housing
The site could easily take 200 hundred flats with parking and landscaping and help people get off the waiting list and out of bedsits
There are still people living in the flats
There seems to still be people living there
My son lived at circle Court for over years 20 just moved to across the road
It’s not suitable for children or people under 25
In 2019 when L&Q took over THT their press release said:
“The deal has grown out of a long-standing and highly-successful joint venture partnership and will support a long-term ambition to build 20,000 much-needed new homes in the North West”
It was supposed to bring ‘London Money’ into development in the North West
Now it looks as though the money is going the other way
I still live here and looking forward to move
Personally I don’t think living next to a motorway is ideal in Summer the heat is unbearable especially living motorway side.Last year I had to stay at a hotel with air con just so I could sleep
The damp throughout the block is dangerous for anyone and there is no ventilation fan or vent in the shower/bathrooms
The optics are not great but if refurbishing for social housing is not viable
and the sale proceeds can be invested in better located sustainable efficient new homes built to suit today’s requirements where is the problem in this course of action
Thought waiting to be emptied and big new hotel going there
The whole Trafford leisure/entertainment ethos really plumbs tbe depths of crassness and shallowness
There is no social housing available in Trafford available
The council has recently bought a property on church road urmston
It will be converted into 5 flats for temporary accommodation for the homeless
Also right next door to an old people’s complex
It’s a drop in the ocean as far as I’m concerned when you compare the difference between the size and potential of circle court and the grounds it sits on its a no brainer
Money talks louder than people in desperate need of housing in trafford
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The Placeholders Report is based on research from the Placeholders project
which emerged out of a collaboration between Bruntwood Group Ltd
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Former Manchester United captains Bryan Robson, Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney led tributes to “fantastic man” and “great footballer” Denis Law following his death
Law, who won two league titles with Manchester United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side under Sir Matt Busby in 1968 when they became the first English club to lift the trophy
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2021
Law stands third on the all-time list of United goalscorers behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton and Rooney described him as a “legend”
Law played 84 times for Manchester City across two spells as they said the “whole of Manchester” was mourning.
In a reply to United’s X post breaking the news, they said: “The whole of Manchester, including everyone at City, is mourning with you.
“Rest in peace, Denis. Our thoughts are with Denis’ family and friends at this difficult time.”
His club career began at Huddersfield and the West Yorkshire club called him an “immortal of the sport”.
They said in a statement posted on X: “All at Huddersfield Town are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Denis Law.
“A legend of not only our great club, but an immortal of the sport as a whole, he will be deeply missed and his memory cherished by us all.
“Our collective thoughts are with Denis’ family and loved ones at this time.
The roadworks have led to long delays for shoppers leaving the Stretford Mall car park as well as people stuck waiting at the temporary traffic lights
The council says it has apologised for the delays but that the work will 'transform the town centre into a place that better meets the needs of local residents and businesses'
people have said they have stopped shopping at the mall because of the snarl-ups - with some even threatening to move out of the area because of the dleays
when we visited the area at 2pm on Friday afternoon
there were long queues all along Kingsway and exiting the mall car park
One resident told the MEN he is now planning to move out of the area
most expensive cat litter tray in history’
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No one I talk to when I’m walking my dog on [nearby] Victoria Park has a good word to say about it
Dave Cowell is so fed up he's leaving StretfordArticle continues belowRoya Nasiri
said her takings had gone down by more than half while the work has been taking place
“This should all have been finished a long time ago
They’ve caused all this disruption but you never see any work going on
Beautician Royq Nasiri says her takings have more than halvedCharley Wilson described the scheme as ‘naff’. “I live near Victoria Park and have to get the bus to college in Kearsley, near Bolton,” she said
“The buses are always delayed and I’m often being made late because of the hold-ups around here
Deborah Woodcock said: “You have to think twice about travelling anywhere as you have to take into account all the roadworks
It’s not going to be beneficial in the long run
The temporary lights at one end of Kingsway“The amount of traffic that needs to travel past Stretford Mall to either get into town via Chester Road or to neighbouring Chorlton
[It’s a] ridiculous idea to reduce this to single traffic either way.”
Herb Booth posted: “We gave up going to Stretford three months ago because to get in we have to travel around the site to enter on Chester Road
and then there is a problem finding somewhere to park.”
walkways and public realm is taking shape near Stretford MallHazel Dawson said she had stopped shopping at Stretford Mall because it took her 45 minutes to get out of the car park
Joane Scott wrote: “I travel into Stretford Mall every day by car
It’s going to be beneficial in the long run
is while the traffic is at a standstill at the red lights for at least 10 minutes
Saul Naughton posted: “On Saturdays when the mall is busy
the traffic is insane.” Michelle Osborne wrote: “It’s actually a daily battle to get through Stretford
Trying to get to work/school is a nightmare
“Not everyone can leisurely take a bike. This work has been going on the 18 months. No wonder people of Urmston
Michelle Reilly said: “I really like the extra space for pedestrians and it’s great for children
over a year to widen a path and reduce the lanes
During this time traffic on that road has been restricted to westbound only - towards Urmston. Traffic moving east towards Chorlton has been diverted along Barton Road and then left onto Chester Road.
On Facebook, Trafford council said: “Improvement works to Kingsway and its junctions with Barton Road/Urmston Lane and the A56 Chester Road in #Stretford are nearing completion. Five nights of resurfacing work will take place between 10.30pm and 6.30am, starting [today] Monday September 30. During this time, Kingsway and its junction with Barton Road/Urmston Lane will be closed to traffic.
“Diversion routes will be clearly marked to guide you through the area, and the overnight works are expected to wrap up by Saturday October 5. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience through this complex set of improvement works.”
A Trafford council spokesperson added: "The public realm Improvement works to Kingsway and the Barton Road junction are due to be completed in the next few weeks. These works will make this part of Stretford greener and safer for pedestrians by replacing the barrier lined dual carriageway that divided Stretford town centre from neighbouring residential areas.
“The council would like to recognise and apologise for the disruption caused during the highway improvement, safety and resurfacing work in and around Stretford town centre.
“The works will transform the town centre into a place that better meets the needs of local residents and businesses and includes new crossing points, bus stops, lighting, footpaths, seating, planting and trees. This new highway is being resurfaced during these final stages.
"To carry out the work, there will be some overnight road closures for five nights starting from (today) September 30. We are also working to provide permanent cycle lanes on Chester Road to provide safer travel active travel routes along the busy A56.”
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MANCHESTER UNITED are working on three stadium expansion options - with a final decision expected next year
The Red Devils are assessing two different plans to build a new 100,000-seater venue - and a third option to expand Old Trafford from its current 74,310 capacity to 87,000
Both plans for a new ground are on pretty much the same site
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s preferred option is to build a 100,000-seater stadium on nearby land used by a rail freight company
Architects Foster & Partner have also drawn up plans for a new 100,000-capacity ground on land behind the Stretford End
This option may involve cutting off the Stretford End to finish the build
meaning some fans may be temporarily unable to attend games
but club execs are exploring options to avoid this
The plans would focus on redevelopment of the Sir Bobby Charlton stand, also known as the South stand, but could also see a stand by stand expansion and a new roof.
This option would also mean some fans may be forced to miss games during construction work.
SunSport has approached Man Utd for comment.
MANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford
The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp
The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion
It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility
The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils' current home
United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand
There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it
it's looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished
The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving
The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a "masterplan"
Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910
The club are confident they have the demand to sell season tickets to fill a 100,000 stadium
Club officials told a recent Old Trafford Regeneration meeting that 177,000 fans are on the season ticket waiting list
The club currently sells 50,000 season tickets every season
All three options would benefit from building and opening a new train station close to the ground to help fans get to the stadium
It is thought that once an option is chosen
there is likely to be a lengthy ‘Design Consultation’ which could last up to two years before the building work will commence
That means stadium construction is not likely to start until at least the end of the 2027/28 season
with the new stadium unlikely to be completed before 2032
The project could cost £2bn and financing could prove an issue
with Ratcliffe himself only said to be worth £12bn – and that was before he bought into United.But increased capacity and better hospitality packages will see matchday revenue increase sharply
with some estimates predicting a rise from £136m to £200m a year.New shops and restaurants would also likely have to pay rent to the club
while United could even own the stores outright
meaning they would have a steady source of income from the site even when games are not being played
Ratcliffe spoke about designing a "Wembley of the North"
He told the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast: "You have got this opportunity if you choose to
"If you built a completely new ground it would absolutely be state-of-the-art
90,000 or maybe even 100,000 that then provides a platform for some of the big competitions in the north of England
"Why do England always play in the south
Why is the FA Cup final always in the south
Why can't the Champions League final be in the north occasionally
"Football in the north is just as important as it is in the south
and the people in the north pay their taxes
There's a strong argument to build a 'Wembley of the North'."
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