'The coronation reminds me of all the kings and queens we see in Manchester day in, day out'
Manchester is a lot of things, but one cardinal sin it can never be accused of is throwing a boring party. Whether it’s celebrating the Lionesses’ Euros win in style in a sun-soaked city centre last year, or ringing in a birthday or New Year with a funky Friday in Mint Lounge - thousands flock to our city safe in the knowledge they’ll have a good time.
They are running our familiar watering holes where we shake off the week with colleagues, cocktail-shaking at favourite hidden gems which will reliably impress a promising date, and pouring the coffee at comforting spots to catch up with far-flung friends. 'We could make Manchester better in 24 hours. If we don't, no-one else will' For this week’s I work in town feature, city centre reporter Ethan Davies caught up with one of Manchester’s unsung bunch. Naomi Self runs the bookshop side of the ornate House of Books and Friends on King Street.
Poverty in the shadow of the King's Coronation In the shadow of all the splendour today, the difficulties that many families find themselves in across the country are inescapable and must be acknowledged. Downing Street and Buckingham Palace are not disclosing the figures, but estimates put the bill for this coronation anywhere between £100m and £250m.
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