Frenkie de Jong says he expects to remain at Barcelona next season, warding off interest from Manchester United after last year’s "restless" summer chase.
30.05.2023 - 18:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
He strolls along the platforms, wanders on the tracks, and laps up the attention of doting passengers. For years, charming black and white cat Batman has been patrolling the Chorlton Metrolink stop, receiving cuddles from travellers as they wait to catch their tram.
Often known as the 'Chorlton tram cat', Batman became a social media sensation, and he has a firm place in the hearts of the south Manchester suburb's commuters. Now, a new mural has been unveiled, immortalising the beloved moggy at the tram stop which has become his second home.
"We know that Batman the cat has become quite the Metrolink celebrity in recent years," said Danny Vaughan, head of Metrolink at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). "So it’s great to see him taking centre stage on a piece of art which I’m sure will be enjoyed by passengers."
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The station's lift shaft, off Wilbraham Road, has been painted by Manchester-based artist Caroline Daly to coincide with the Chorlton Arts Festival. The mural was commissioned by Chorlton Voice, with the design chosen from a number of options proposed by artists, following several years of planning.
It also features green spaces and birds to reflect local biodiversity. The mural was officially unveiled today (May 30), with Jeff Smith MP cutting the ribbon, and it now catches the eye of commuters and passers by.
Carolyn Kagan, chair of Chorlton Voice, said: “We first raised the possibility of a mural with Metrolink back in 2014, and we’re thrilled that it has finally been made possible thanks to a partnership between Chorlton Voice, TfGM, Manchester City Council and local community groups and traders. We had some great proposals from
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