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21-04-2025
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Manjaros set to open brand new restaurant in County Durham
A popular chain restaurant with venues across the country is set to open brand new place in County Durham Excitement is building in Peterlee as new signs go up for Manjaros have appeared at the York Road shops, confirming that the popular chain restaurant is bringing its unique flavours to the town. Known for its bold fusion of African and Caribbean cuisine, Manjaros has become a firm favourite across the UK, especially in the North East- and Peterlee will soon host the brand's 12th venue in the region and 19th overall. Signs go up for new Manjaros in Peterlee (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO) New signs can be seen on the windows at York Road shops and has caught the attention of locals, sparking plenty of buzz on social media as fans of the restaurant eagerly await the official opening date. Recently, Manjaros has been the place for celebrities as the likes of Ricky Tomlinson, Paddy McGuinness and James Haskell have been spotted with the 'iconic' orange takeaway boxes. This latest expansion follows a decade of rapid growth for the brand, which first opened in Middlesbrough back in 2012. READ MORE: Manjaros set to open new restaurant in Middlesbrough Paddy McGuinness spotted with parmo at Teesside takeaway Bez from Happy Mondays gets Manjaros Middlesbrough Parmo Since then, it's become especially known for its signature take on the Teesside classic, the parmo, and was even name-dropped in BBC3's hit series Smoggie Queens. Manjaros has grown significantly over the past decade, with locations now spanning the UK, including Darlington, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Billingham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham, London Ilford, Preston, Huddersfield, London Southall, London Leyton, London Brick Lane, Leicester and delivery services in Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar. Further details about the new site and an opening date remain scarce at the moment.
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22-03-2025
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Vibrant market 'bringing people together again' in Liverpool town
A vibrant market boasting 120 stalls is 'bringing people together again' in one area of north Liverpool. Ricky Tomlinson cut the ribbon at Stanley Park Market in Anfield on Wednesday (March 19), as the weekly fixture returns until December. Stanley Park Market launched in July 2024 for an initial seven-week trial before extending until October due to its popularity and success. It returned again for a festive version from November to December. The market, which began with around 50 stalls, quickly grew, offering a diverse array of goods, including fresh produce and clothing, with some traders reporting record-breaking sales. On Wednesday, the Anfield bazaar more than doubled this number, with over 120 stalls from 80 traders. READ MORE: Village in Liverpool is officially the best place to live in the North West READ MORE: All the best areas to live in Merseyside, according to the Sunday Times On offer is everything from perfumes, furniture and clothing to fresh meat, vegetables and oils. Not to mention the many food stalls cooking up various snacks and treats for market-goers. Catherine McNeill, Neighbourhood Manager for Anfield and Everton at Liverpool City Council, told the ECHO they 'couldn't have asked for more' on their first day back. She said: "It's been massive; the car park's full, we've got double the traders and we could have filled it again." Referring to the sunny weather they'd been blessed with, she added: "I prayed for this weather today." Billy Marrat, the councillor for the Anfield ward, said: "It's absolutely brilliant - and the sun's out. "It's going to revitalise the area and bring people together again. There's not many shops in the area anymore which serve fresh meat and fresh veg, so this is fantastic. "The people of Anfield were asking for this and they've responded in great numbers." Of the over 100 stalls at Stanley Park Market is Greek Olive Oil Direct. The trader, as its name suggests, sells olive oil, but also Corfu honey, balsamic vinegars, herbs, spices and fig pies. Craig Draper, who runs the stall, told the ECHO: "I do Neston and Lark Lane too. "I was meant to be here last year kept dragging feet. Today has been okay; people been trying a bit of oil and balsamic too. We sell Italian oils too." Craig has been trading for 18 years, and even has a place in Greece, going 'backwards and forwards all the time' between there and the UK. He added: "There's quite a lot of Greek people in Liverpool and they're always coming down. I have two staff on Lark Lane because it gets that busy." If you enjoy reading and are looking for a new book, you must visit Roy Fairclough's stall. His vast array of fiction and non-fiction ranges from ancient history to true crime, and everything in between. His best seller on Wednesday was After the Pictures, a book written by Keith Rose in which Liverpool cinemas are revisited. Roy told the ECHO: "Everything is used, some hundreds of years old to current day. "There's loads of stuff and I buy and exchange. I've seen an awful lot of books in my time but there's always books I come across that I haven't seen "This is the first time I've done this market - I normally work other markets. Today's ticked over and it's the first one so I'm happy." There's plenty of places to grab a bite to eat in the market, with stalls selling donuts, burgers, crepes to mention but a few. Another is Eat Up Gud, which serves Caribbean classics such as goat and yam curry and jerk chicken - all served with traditional rice and peas. Greg Falola started the stall 15 years ago. He said: "Someone was looking for someone to cook at a market. I gave it a go with my own camping gear and here I am, 15 years later. "I've done festivals, and the Palm House and Africa Oye in Sefton Park. I don't own a shop because I don't want to do the same thing every day." Wash that spicy food down with a cup of cordial from Mr Fitzpatrick's but, on your way, see if you can't be tempted to buy some meat from the butcher's van, whose butcher is quite the salesman on the microphone. Drawing a considerable crowd, he uses the old Liverpudlian sense of humour and way with words to try to sell his produce to anyone within hearing distance. "It's not from Wigan, but it's a big'un," is one of the sayings he used, when describing a cut of beef to potential customers. Anyway, cordial. Mr Fitzpatrick's, a stall run by Linda Miller, sells 28 different flavours of cordial, ranging from Root Beer to Dandelion and Burdock. All are suitable for vegans and coeliacs while they also offer a 'no added sugar' range. Linda's concoctions even drew the attention of Ricky Tomlinson on Wednesday. She told the ECHO: "Ricky's a character and a lovely guy. He got a sarsaparilla. This stall is new to the market and it's been very well received. The weather makes a big difference." Mr Fitzpatrick's cordials aren't just for drinking either, as Linda says you can cook with many of them. She added: "Sarsaparilla is great for marinating ribs, dandelion and burdock for spatchcocked chicken and 'Iron Brew' is great for gammon - or with a whisky." Stanley Park Market will be available weekly between 9am and 3pm until mid-December. Chris Connor, who manages the market, said: "It's been good for first day. We're hoping it'll build now everyone knows we're back. "The people in the area have supported it brilliantly. They've been great."
