The Mancunian Way: Secretly filmed

Happy New Year, folks! Welcome to the first Mancunian Way of 2026, my first go at it, and it’s a chilly start to the year—think winter wonderland vibes around Greater Manchester. While you’re snuggled with a brew and leftover Christmas biscuits, keep an eye on the growing issue of viral content creators filming vulnerable people, often without consent. For instance, Josh Fairhurst got caught on camera by a TikTokker wearing Meta glasses while just doing his job, which made him feel pretty uncomfortable.

In transport news, Greater Manchester’s tram network is experiencing recurring lift failures, leaving some passengers, like wheelchair users, in tough spots. On the local hospitality scene, there’s already talk of closures, but the M.E.N.’s Pub of the Week is spotlighting our beloved boozers. Over in Rochdale, plans are afoot to revamp the long-derelict Turner Brothers factory site.

Plus, Manchester Airport is undergoing a massive £1.3 billion makeover, promising to change our travel experience. Stay warm and keep reading, mates!

Read the full article at Manchester Evening News