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"In the face of trauma their love for our beloved city and our Liverpool people was immediate and immense."
A restaurant in Liverpool has issued a heartfelt thank you to its staff after the popular Indian spot was used as an emergency medical centre.
After a car crashed into crowds at the Liverpool FC title parade, injuring more than 50 people, Mowgli found itself being used as a medical event centre for the injured.
Mowgli, which has a beautiful restaurant in Manchester and another at Cheshire Oaks, as well as several sites in its native Liverpool, was at the centre of the dramatic scenes in Liverpool yesterday on Water Street.
The restaurant’s founder Nisha Katona has now shared a heartfelt statement about the horrific scenes in the city yesterday and the restaurant staff’s response.
She praised their ‘calm maturity, resourcefulness, and quick kindness’.
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Nisha added: “In the face of trauma their love for our beloved city and our Liverpool people was immediate and immense.”
A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs.
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It’s been reported that he followed an ambulance onto Water Street, which was closed to traffic while thousands of people celebrated Liverpool FC’s victory parade.
Mowgli, which is also on Water Street in Liverpool city centre, said in a statement: “Thank you to my wonderful teams in Water Street who were incredible in their calm maturity, resourcefulness and quick kindness when Mowgli became a medical event centre yesterday.
“In the face of trauma their love for our beloved city and our Liverpool people was immediate and immense. We will let you know when we re open. God bless.”
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One person commented: “You looked after my partner and I after we’d been hit. Kept us calm and safe whilst we were in bad pain. We’re so grateful, thank you.”
Another wrote: “As soon as I heard a restaurant had opened its doors and staff where helping injured fans, I knew it was Mowgli. Many thanks to your wonderful team!!”
Someone else said: “Thank you to all of the staff who helped people yesterday. Above and beyond by far but also Scousers, aren’t we. As is the lovely Nisha, it’s what we do. You all should be so proud of yourselves x x.”
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A premium car brand is opening up its first-ever UK city garage in Manchester Danny Jones Danny Jones Cupra showroom opening in Manchester city centre June 2025
Premium performance car brand, CUPRA, is set to open its first-ever UK city centre garage right here in Manchester next month.
It’s just their 12th British branch and will be one of their most impressive yet.
CUPRA, which primarily makes its models in Spain, is one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in Europe, especially in the performance market, and has recently launched in the likes of Mexico City and Sydney too.
Now set to open their latest location here in England this June, the new CUPRA space is set to be more than just your average garage/car showroom.
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The CUPRA Formentor model (press shot via cupraofficial.co.uk)
Due to open up on St. Ann Street (Manchester M2 7LP) next to the city centre square of the same name, the premium dealer is promising more than just a space to show off their cars.
As per an official statement, it will be “a bold new destination that blends Mediterranean attitude with Manchester’s disruptive spirit.”
Detailing that they chose our home due to its “unrivalled cultural impact and creative energy”, they went on to describe Greater Manchester as a “high-impact cultural hub rooted in music, design, wellness, food, and electrifying performance, it’s designed to connect people, ideas, and communities.”
The press release goes on to explain that at the core of CUPRA’s Manchester launch will be their new ‘**Counter Culture**‘ calendar of immersive experiences and events, with this new venue looking to innovate when it comes to programming and collaborations with Manchester independents and more.
CUPRA have steadily been announcing their arrival in town via various special activations, but come 26 June, they’ll be here full-time.
The CUPRA Dark Rebel landed on UK shores recently at Diecast Manchester!
What do you think of the #DarkRebel? Let us know below⬇️#CUPRA pic.twitter.com/Ya2ymYRNSg
— CUPRA UK (@CUPRA_UK) January 24, 2024
Speaking about the launch, Marcus Gossen, CUPRA UK Brand Director, said: “Manchester was the natural destination for the latest CUPRA City Garage. The desire to continually evolve and transform is something we share with this great city, as well as its disruptive spirit.”
Having surpassed 800,000 cars sold worldwide and boasting big sponsorship deals with famous athletes like FC Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas, not to mention being a leading partner of the rising Baller League competition, their presence in the UK is growing, and fast.
To mark the occasion here in 0161, a special launch event with live music, entertainment, as well as food and drink, will be taking place; the lineup is still yet to be announced.
Once again, CUPRA Manchester – their first UK city garage and showroom – opens in 2–14 St. Ann Street on Thursday, 26 June.
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Ex-Manchester United player Brandon Williams issues public statement following sentencing Danny Jones Danny Jones Brandon Williams prison statement dangerous driving
Former Manchester United youngster Brandon Williams and his legal team have issued a statement following his recent sentencing over dangerous driving charges.
The Crumpsall-born defender left the club last year after being released following a 14-year stint in Red, graduating from Man United’s academy and making a number of first-team appearances before being sent out on a pair of loan spells.
After representing Norwich City 26 times and then making just 15 appearances for former youth coach **Kieran McKenna**‘s Ipswich Town, he hasn’t played professional football for more than 17 months.
Williams was officially given a 14-month prison sentence this past Friday, 23 May, but the term has been suspended for two years, and now Brandon himself has responded following the decision.
Once tipped to succeed Luke Shaw, Brandon Williams has not played a game for almost 18 months.
Now he has been sentenced to 14 months in prison, suspended for two years, for dangerous driving.https://t.co/guPmr0wcDH pic.twitter.com/IGL7bx24cY
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) May 23, 2025
The free agent pleaded guilty to driving dangerously earlier this month after it was found had been driving at speeds of up to 99mph in a 70 zone prior to crashing his Audi A3.
Issuing a statement to The Manc via his lawyers at Blackfords LLP, he said: “I would like to thank my legal team headed by Richard Littler KC and Philip Williams of Blackfords LLP for establishing that I was not under the influence of any substance at the time of the accident.
“I have always accepted that my driving that day fell below the standard that is expected of me. It was never my intention to cause injury to anyone, but I am responsible for the standard of my driving. I make no excuses. I have learnt from this experience and will ensure there is no repetition.
“I wish to apologise again to those who were involved in the accident. Now that the case has concluded, I look forward to resuming my career with a new team later this year.”
Despite Chester Crown Court hearing that he and his female passenger at the time “appeared to have yellow balloons in their mouth” – typically associated with imbibing nitrous oxide a.k.a. ‘laughing gas’ – Williams has maintained that he was sober during the incident throughout the investigation.
On Friday, the former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams was given a 14-month sentence, suspended for two years, along with a three-year driving ban and 180 hours of community service after crashing his car while speeding at 99mph with a nitrous oxide balloon in his… pic.twitter.com/eeIKM6Z96n
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) May 24, 2025
The crash, which occurred on the A34 near Handforth in Cheshire back in August 2023, saw the left-back collide with a Ford Fiesta after a female motorist travelling behind him on the dual carriageway around 6pm claimed he seemed out of control of the vehicle. Both cars were heavily damaged.
While Williams will be avoiding jail time, his suspended prison sentence has not only seen him banned from driving for three years but will also see him have to complete 180 hours of community service.
In addition to the collision itself, Williams racked up a total of 30 points on his license for multiple offences, including twice failing to declare who was driving, operating a vehicle without third-party insurance, and now this latest development, having already paid a £1,000 fine in May 2024.
The 24-year-old has since spoken out about the incident in brief detail with Ben Foster (a fellow former United player) on his podcast.
Brandon Williams’ most recent statement isn’t the first time he’s touched upon the incident.
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