Three men have been arrested after an assault on Deansgate in the early hours of this morning (May 3). One man was rushed to hospital with injuries.
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Little Play Town Heywood is a safe haven where children of all ages and capabilities take on the roles of inspirational key workers, drive around a mini race track or become a superstar on stage. With more than 10 themed areas to pique every child’s curiosity, this impressive role-play facility spans over a huge two storeys.
Tucked away in the shadow of St Luke’s towering church spire, just a stone’s throw away from Heywood market and right in the heart of the old mill town, you’ll discover this hidden gem. Step inside and immediately you leave behind the hustle and bustle of the thriving main street as you’re transported into the centre of a child’s dream.
It’s easy to see why this place is so popular with parents, has become a hive for childminders, and offers packages for parties and educational visits. The friendly staff greet you with a smile and take your little ones' coats and shoes, just one of many personal touches that Jackie and the team have implemented to make you instantly feel at home.
The ground floor consists of a large supermarket, with packed shelves, a conveyor belt, and a till. Children practice taking turns scanning barcodes and mimicking contactless payments or pushing the mini trollies and filling them with a variety of familiar items for the weekly ‘big shop.’ Budding chefs can rustle up some smoothies or fish and chips in the cafe, or hit the BBQ in the camping area that is complete with a camper van and teepee. And even if it’s raining, experience the great outdoors by chilling out on the fake grass.
There’s also a life-sized builder’s yard with soft bricks and wheelbarrows, a police station, a hospital, and a post office all equipped with authentic costumes and props. These areas, like all
Three men have been arrested after an assault on Deansgate in the early hours of this morning (May 3). One man was rushed to hospital with injuries.
A father who passed away after being rescued from indoor caves at an adventure centre has been honoured by family and friends. Carl O'Keeffe died yesterday due to injuries sustained at the centre during a birthday party.
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A man has been charged after a reported fight in Manchester city centre.
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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Huang Ji and Otsuka Ryuji’s “Stonewalling” won the Chinese-language section of the Hong Kong International Film Festival’s Firebird Young Cinema competition. Lila Aviles’s “Totem” won the equivalent Firebird Award for international films. The festival began on March 30 and concluded on Sunday evening with a world premier screening of “Vital Sign” at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s Grand Theatre. The screening was accompanied by cast and crew including Louis Koo, director Cheuk Wan-chi, producer Jacqueline Liu and performers Neo Yao, Angela Yuen, Ng Wing-sze, Tony Wu and So Yuet-yin. In total, “Stonewalling” picked up three awards. In addition to the best film prize, it also collected the best actress prize for leads Huang Xiaoxiong and Yao Honggui and the FIPRESCI Award. The tale of an unwanted pregnancy, the film premiered at Venice and Toronto last year. The HKIFF jury said it “[reminds] us of the confusion, difficulty and suffering women face nowadays and the inescapable responsibilities they have to shoulder. It inspires the audience to reflect on this important issue in modern society. It is an invaluable film replete with empathy.”
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