The Mancunian Way: The new Berlin?

Stockport is known as one of the coolest places to live in the UK. The town is frequently named in trendy ‘best place to live’ guides following a huge regeneration - but some are feeling left behind.

Residents told Chris Slater they are worried about rent and house prices amid gentrification in the area. “The idea of buying a place is just a fever dream. The prices have just shot up,” 25-year-old Nathan Dean said.

"How can they say one minute 'this area is worth £500 a month', then the next say it's worth nearly a £1,000? People are going to be driven out."

In March, it came out on top in a Times poll of the best places to live in the north west. Its newly-found bohemian vibe has even seen it dubbed 'the New Berlin'.

"They say it is, but it's not," Nathan says with a wry smile, which soon disappears. For 25-year-old, the tag has an impact which isn't helping.

In the safe Labour constituency, many told Chris they would be voting for Keir Starmer’s party. But some said their heads had been turned by Reform UK, Nigel Farage’s party. You can read more here.

Manchester’s rudest restaurant has closed with immediate effect as the brand turns its attention to ‘pop up’ events rather than eateries.

Karen’s Diner in Prestwich - where staff are rude to customers on purpose - has proved a controversial addition to the area’s hospitality scene. But in a statement issued yesterday, the restaurant confirmed they would be closing.

A spokesperson said: “As it stands the initial licence agreement has come to an end and our head office wants the UK operation to concentrate on ‘pop up’ events rather than restaurants. In the current climate reluctantly we can understand their decision.

“When the business opened in Prestwich critics said that