I just want some clarity over whether I was right or wrong regarding a disagreement that occurred on the escalator in Piccadilly Station.

I entered the station and was in a rush, so was expecting to use the left hand side of the escalator to walk up and reach my platform quicker. A big family were in front of me and had their young children take up the width of the escalator so there was no room for me to walk past them. I politely said ‘excuse me’ and the dad proceeded to look at me annoyed and said ‘there’s kids?’. I said ‘I understand but you could move to the side’, to which him and the mum repeated ‘there’s kids’.

Once at the top I ran around them and was able to make my train so that’s what matters most, but there is an audio that constantly plays asking people to stand on the right hand side. It’s not the kids fault, but I was made to feel wrong for asking the parents to position themselves in a way which I thought was the norm? I would completely understand if there was an individual with a disability etc, but I couldn’t see anything of the sorts.

Was I out of place to ask the family to move? Or is there a rule I’m unaware of that means families with children can take the space up and I should wait…

Mind you I live in London now, and it’s super normal for people (including families) to leave a space for others to use if they wish to walk.

I’m also pregnant and taking things to heart too much which I think is probably why I’m on here looking for reassurance or clarification 😂😂

Why is it aloud on public means of transportation to listen to music, etc., on speakerphone? It’s not even only the younger generation, it’s literally people all of all ages. I’m sorry for ranting, but it’s the dumbest shit ever and it drives me nuts.

I’m getting my Christmas organisation sorted (I know) and I’m looking to get a list of shops together to go to that stocks local artists.

Thinking art prints, tea towels, jewelry, all that stuff.

trying to shop local this year, I don’t want to be panic buying £20 lynx gift sets so let me know if you have any gems!

Put up a shelf, change a plug, bleed a radiator. All things i should know in my 30s but never learned. I was taught to build a bird house and an ashtray in school though.

Any workshops available or places I could go to learn some basic DIY skills? Thanks!

I'm visiting a friend near the centre and my headphones just crapped out in me. Any repair shops you recommend?

They are Bluetooth headphones if It helps.

Hi! Looking for restaurant recs - classy with good food, but not quite Michelin star big prices etc please. I am rubbish at finding these places, anyone have either a good list or know any good blogs or places to scout? Help appreciated! :)

Hi folks, I'm debating trying to get to the Man United v Brighton carabao cup on the 16th. If my flight from Dublin arrived on time, 6pm, would I have enough time to get the blue line tram ? To the ground in time for kickoff ? Thanks in advance.

Good effort shipping this over.

Hi - I am looking for somewhere that is able to do a small repair job on a watch. (I have already asked at the kiosk in the Arndale - reluctantly - and they said no.)

I have an old Seiko 8020 as pictured - the bottom subdial hand has fallen off and is loose in the case under the glass. This should be a pretty easy fix to put back on but not sure where to find someone in Manchester who might know what they are doing? Any recs appreciated, thanks

The submarine is actually a sculpture called the Dreadnowt. It was created by Manchester artist Jonathan Woolfenden and was paid for and installed outside HMG Paints. The statue derives its name from the Dreadnaught-class battleships, with the spelling changes slightly to reflect the local pronunciation of the word.

The Dreadnowt was installed in 1992. Originally, the statue was unpainted metal, but it was later painted with various designs (such as the St. George Cross for the England football team, a red poppy for Remembrance Sunday, and the NHS logo during the COVID-19 pandemic). Today, Dreadnowt is an odd, out-of-the-way landmark within the Irk Valley that always surprises unlikely visitors who happen to stumble into the area.

A friend is bringing his daughter to a gig, she turns 14 the week before it.

From what I can see, she'll be allowed on the standing area, ground floor... Line 1 says 14 and under, line 2 doesn't.

Has anyone experience of this being an issue?

looking for somewhere like Hobbs, MU print etc in city centre that uses lazer printers rather than ink jet. anyone know anywhere?

Having driven to and from work during the summer holidays I’ve noticed a huge amount of beggars at the traffic lights into and out of the major routes in town. I’ve never seen this before so I’m wondering if this a new thing or if I’ve just not noticed it using public transport. It definitely wasn’t nice to see, some of the roads are so busy and when the lights change I was worried one would get hit. I also had a guy came right up to my car when the window was open and I was stopped at the lights really tried to get me to give them some money. I sympathise with their situation but it was pretty intimidating having them right in my face.

Was on market street and a ‘homeless’ bloke from Stockports little dog came aggressively running towards my 2 pups so it got the boot.
Not sure if I should feel bad or not. Found out it was blind afterwards - poor little cunt

What we thinking? Advocate for your dogs or feel bad ? Can you do both?

Hey, staying for a few nights near the AO arena looking for free street parking nearby. Any suggestions? Don't mind driving a bit further out if easy to public transport back as I won't need the car while I am here :') I've read the Salford might be worth trying but any suggestions welcome before I waste time driving round semi-lost 😅

What bars in the city center DO NOT do cocktails? I want to work in the bar industry but I'm not confident in making cocktails.