The Mancunian Way: Is Manchester getting too posh?

Manchester’s rich, working-class heritage is under scrutiny as concerns grow over potential gentrification affecting the city’s creative scene. A new inquiry led by Nazir Afzal aims to address dwindling working-class representation in the arts, highlighting that many artists believe a ‘class ceiling’ stifles innovation. Meanwhile, Greater Manchester faces bus service disruptions due to a strike by Bee Network staff over pay, with two-thirds of services expected to be cancelled. In lighter news, the relaunch of Boddingtons has folks buzzing, as four pubs will give away 500 free pints. Celebrities like Mark Owen and Olivia Cooke are proudly championing local grub, with Cooke praising a beloved chippy for its value. This weekend looks decent for some autumn walks, but be mindful of Devonshire Street North’s roadworks. Tragedy strikes with the deaths of a former undercover cop and a man in M60 crash, while a fly-tipping case leads to a court fine.

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