Piccadilly’s Return, The Gorton Nightmare & The BRITs Land in MCR

Alright? Welcome back to Manc-Cast, your independent, weekly briefing for Greater Manchester. This week, we are recording and releasing on Tuesday afternoon to capture the absolute peak of the pre-election buzz.In This Episode:• The Big Faff: The Piccadilly blockade is over! We look at Day 2 of the 'new normal' and recap the 11 arrests made during a chaotic weekend of city centre protests.• Making Brass: 76 storeys of luxury—the Nobu 'Viadux 2' tower gets the green light. Plus, why Salford’s 'town in the sky' has been put on hold.• Proper Good Stuff: The BRIT Awards have officially landed. We look at the Art Trail taking over the city and the return of the legendary Sankeys brand.• Our Lot: It’s Gorton By-election week. We break down the 'pollster’s nightmare' and look at how Altrincham’s high street is being revitalised.• Living Your Best Life: World premieres and spring walks. From 'Horrible Science' at the Science and Industry Museum to the daffodils at Dunham Massey.• Out & About: Oysters and listening bars. We check out Bar Shrimp and get ready for the massive Chotto Matte launch.Support the Show:Manc-Cast is 100% independent. If you want to help me keep reading those council reports, you can buy me a Virtual Pint here: buymeacoffee.com/manccastpodLove ya.