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I set off from the Alps this morning, and am going clubbing in Manchester in the evening.

Off the 86 bus for the walk home

I was called just now by one of the DJs at Jilly’s to be told that our music playing services are no longer required in Room 1 on Fridays at Jilly’s.

The instant reaction by text message and on Facebook has been quite moving and slightly surprising. Numerous friends and regulars are understandably upset that the management of Rockworld have made this decision. Sadly we fear it is another nail in the coffin of the venue as numbers dwindle and the alternative scene in Manchester takes its business elsewhere.

Taken during Martin’s flight from Manchester to Geneva, England’s counties are covered with snow. Twelve hours after arriving, Geneva airport closed.

Ed Milliband speaks at Act on CO2penhagen in Manchester