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Cosy brunch spots, buzzing cocktail bars and a butcher's shop inspired by the delis of Rome - the lesser-known Greater Manchester suburb on the up

Not so long ago Monton was being touted as the ‘New Didsbury’, thanks to its bustling high street complete with independent retailers and buzzing restaurants and bars. And while the village, which forms part of Eccles in Salford, certainly shares some similarities - especially with West Didsbury’s Burton Road - it’s also paving its own way with an eclectic mix of new openings.

Neeraj Chopra caps splendid season with coveted Diamond League finals trophy

On late Thursday night, five competitions after that Finland meet, Neeraj got another historic first when he launched his spear to dizzying heights of 88.44m at an overcast Letzigrund stadium in Zurich to become the first Indian-ever to win the Diamond League Trophy. It was his third appearance in the Finals. In the absence of double world champion Anderson Peters, who suffered injuries during an attack on a party boat in his home country Grenada, Johannes Vetter and Thomas Rohler – both sidelined by injuries – Neeraj put his competitors in the shade with a memorable performance worthy of an Olympic champion.

Neeraj Chopra creates history, becomes first Indian to clinch Diamond League Finals title

ZURICH: Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday achieved yet another historic feat as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title. Chopra began with a foul but jumped to the top spot with a throw of 88.44m -- his fourth career best -- in his second attempt, and that turned out to be his winning effort. He had 88.00m, 86.11m, 87.00m and 83.60m in his next four throws. Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic finished second with a best throw of 86.94m which he registered in his fourth attempt. Julian Weber of Germany was third with a best of 83.73m.

Neeraj Chopra Starts Favourite In Diamond League Finals, Eye Historic Feat

Another historic feat awaits Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as he will start as favourite in the prestigious Diamond League Finals in Zurich on Thursday. Chopra had made a spectacular return from a one-month injury lay-off by winning the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League series and qualifying for the two-day finals. He became the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League meet title. He had missed the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (July 28 to August 8) due to a minor groin injury he had suffered during his silver-winning performance in the World Championships in USA in July.

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Cosy brunch spots, buzzing cocktail bars and a butcher's shop inspired by the delis of Rome - the lesser-known Greater Manchester suburb on the up

Neeraj Chopra caps splendid season with coveted Diamond League finals trophy

Neeraj Chopra creates history, becomes first Indian to clinch Diamond League Finals title

Neeraj Chopra Starts Favourite In Diamond League Finals, Eye Historic Feat

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