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Tesco to cut hundreds of jobs as it axes more than 300 meat, fish and deli counters

The changes come as customers change their shopping habits in the wake of the pandemic

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Hundreds of jobs are set to be lost as Tesco axes 317 of its meat, fish and deli counters, as well as its discount chain Jack’s. 

The supermarket giant has announced it will be permanently closing the counters at stores that have experienced the ‘lowest demand’ amid changes in customer habits following the Covid pandemic.

While Tesco hasn’t disclosed the total number of jobs this move will impact, it is understood that hundreds of staff could be let go.

A day on from that announcement, Tesco then revealed that around 1,400 overnight roles are also at risk in stores and petrol stations.

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It then said it will be closing seven of its thirteen bargain Jack’s stores, with the remaining six being turned into Tesco stores.

Tesco UK and Republic of Ireland chief executive Jason Tarry said: “Our Jack’s brand will continue to be sold across Booker and our symbol brands, bringing great value and quality to even more customers.

Read More: Tesco and Aldi trial checkout-free stores where customers don’t have to queue for tills

“We want to thank our Jack’s colleagues for all they have done and taught us. Our priority is to find roles within our wider business for all the colleagues who want to stay with us.”

He then added yesterday: “We operate in a highly competitive and fast-paced market, and our customers are shopping differently, especially since the start of the pandemic.

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“We are always looking at how we can run our business as simply and efficiently as possible, so that we can reinvest in the things that matter most to customers. The changes we are announcing today will help us do this.”

The Covid pandemic had a huge impact on all supermarket chains across the UK, with the industry having to adapt to increased online demand more in the last two years than at any other time in the last decade.

Ellie Murphy, Scotland chair at the Chartered Institute of Marketing said, as per the Retail Gazette: “Grocers have innovated and adapted their online product offering to meet the enormous demand that resulted from the pandemic.

“Offering same-day delivery and no minimum spend in some cases meant that instead of the big weekly shop, the online offer became more convenient.”

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Plans to regenerate MediaCity and Salford Quays into ‘world class’ waterfront destination approved

The plans will create new employment opportunities as well as retail and leisure facilities

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Newly reformed plans to regenerate MediaCity and Salford Quays into a ‘world class’ waterfront destination have been approved this week.

Salford City Council have green-lighted the plans, which will see more than 3,000 new homes as well as 800,000 sq ft of commercial space across 60 acres, bringing new employment, retail and leisure opportunities to the area.

According to Landsec and Peel, which own the regeneration scheme, the ‘ambitious’ plans are said to have taken inspiration from the waterfronts of Oslo in Norway and Sydney’s Darling Harbour, in Australia.

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A new artist’s impression has been released to show the new vision for the waterfront, with new and flexible all-weather glass-fronted structures and pavilions proposed.

The regenerated quayside will feature four distinct zones including the Media Quarter, the Waterfront and Gateway zone, Living Hub and the Culture and Community Hub.

A new boardwalk and link bridge along the MediaCity waterfront will ‘feature more, quality nature and green space’, as well as innovative art installations, and places for people to eat and drink.

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While the main Piazza – home to media and tech companies including the likes of ITV, BBC, and dock10 studios – will be reimagined to include moveable structures which could house a variety of brand activations.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “What’s to come will further cements MediaCity’s position as the place to live and work in the northwest and a must-see destination.

“With office space to cater for the growing number of businesses looking to relocate to Salford and a significant number of new homes to support our drive to alleviate the housing crisis MediaCity will continue to be a hugely important development for the city.”

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Stephen Wild, MediaCity Managing Director said: “The re-shaped regeneration proposals will support us in delivering a world class destination where people will want to live, work and learn for many years to come.

“As the home of future media, MediaCity’s output is global and its environment needs to reflect its international significance. While the waterfront is the gateway to MediaCity and the Quays, it’s right that it should compete with some of the finest waterfront destinations in the world.”

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Police share pictures of woman’s clothing in bid to identify body found in River Mersey

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Police trying to identify a woman’s body found in the River Mersey have shared photographs of an item of clothing similar to what she was wearing.

At around 11.10am on Thursday, March 21st, emergency services were called to reports of a body in the River Mersey, close to Chorlton Water Park in Manchester.

Sadly, the body of a female was subsequently recovered from the water.

Her cause of death has not been confirmed and enquiries are still ongoing as officers work towards identifying her so they can inform her next of kin.

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In an effort to identify her, Greater Manchester Police has released an image of a lime green Primark-branded crop-top, believed to be the same as the one she was wearing.

In addition, the jeans she was wearing are branded as NEW LOOK – JENNA, and are a UK size 8 (EU 36, USA 4). She also wore non-slip style socks, police say.

The woman is described as 156cm / 5 ft 1 in height, with medium dark hair. Her approximate age and definitive ethnicity is not currently known.

She did not have any identifiable items in her pockets, or visible jewellery.

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Investigators say they are committed to discovering her identity and determining what led to her death.

Detective Chief Inspector Kulbir Kaur, from Greater Manchester Police, said: “Our work is ongoing to identify the woman and we hope that the description of her – and the image of the top – will help spur the memory of someone who may know her or saw her last movements.

“We are keeping an open-mind as to her cause of death and further enquiries will take place within the coming days and weeks.

“We want nothing more than to reunite this woman with her next-of-kin, so if you have any information at all, please do get in touch with us. Even if you think it is something inconsequential, it could greatly benefit our investigation.”

Anyone with information is urged to call GMP’s City of Manchester CID on 0161 856 6051, quoting log number 1191 of 21/03/24.

You can also call 101 or visit GMP’s website at gmp.police.uk to report information.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Bolton named as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture 2024

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Bolton has been crowned as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture 2024.

The borough will receive the £50,000 reward to support a year-long programme of events and celebrations for all to enjoy around the town.

Bolton Council has said the title will shine a spotlight on the ‘remarkable arts, culture and heritage that exists across Greater Manchester’.

The Town of Culture accolade is handed out every year to different boroughs across the city-region to celebrate Greater Manchester’s culture and heritage.

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The award is based on the UK City of Culture concept, which was introduced in 2009 by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham when he was Culture Secretary, built on the success of Liverpool’s year as European Capital of Culture in 2008.

Bury was Greater Manchester’s inaugural Town of Culture in 2020 and also held the title during 2021 throughout the COVID 19 pandemic.

The town curated and delivered a hybrid programme of live and virtual events, including the Happy Festival and the two-week Burrs Live Festival.

Stalybridge, in Tameside, was the Town of Culture for 2022, which helped bring new opportunities for residents and visitors.

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Last year, Stockport won the title and enjoyed a fantastic calendar of festivities and welcomed a brand new modern transport interchange complete with a rooftop green space. As its year of celebration comes to an end, it will work towards building on that legacy as it now passes the baton on to Bolton.

Bolton’s Town of Culture programme will see three parts; with the first will be a packed taster programme of cultural activities delivered in Bolton and its various districts.

It will be followed by a small grants programme designed to help support Bolton’s smaller cultural organisations, freelancers and artists.

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This will result in programmes of activity and commissioning of new works with audiences throughout the next 12 months.

Leader of Bolton council, Nick Peel, said: “I’m thrilled that we can announce Bolton as the town of culture for 2024.

“Not only do we have some remarkable cultural venues, but these are strengthened by our fantastic major events programme including Bolton Food and Drink Festival, Ironman, Bolton Film Festival and Put Big Light On.

“Bolton certainly has a promising future and will be a great place to live, work, study, visit and invest.”

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said: “It’s fantastic that Bolton has been announced as the latest Greater Manchester town of culture.

“Bolton already has some outstanding cultural venues and events from the Octagon Theatre and the Bolton Albert Hall to the famous Bolton Food and Drink Festival and the Bolton Film Festival.

“Town of Culture will celebrate these existing venues and events but will also shine a light on the smaller venues and events that are happening across the town.

“I look forward to visiting Bolton to join their cultural celebrations.”

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