Chance to win a table at Preston’s Euros Fanzone and help The Foxton Centre at same time
You could be in with a chance of winning a table at Preston’s fanzone for England’s Euros quarter final match against Switzerland this weekend. All tables for the game sold […]
Euros Fanzone fans celebrate Pic Michael Porter Photography
You could be in with a chance of winning a table at Preston’s fanzone for England’s Euros quarter final match against Switzerland this weekend.
All tables for the game sold out within an hour of England’s win last Sunday, but you can still get standing tickets for £6 per ticket. The match will kick off at 5pm this Saturday 5 July, 2024.
Preston BID, in partnership with law firm, Harrison Drury and supported by Smooth Radio North West, have transformed the Flag Market into a ticket-only arena, so fans can gather and watch as the Three Lions.
Doors will open an hour before kick off, with entertainers helping to build the excitement before the games get underway.
The fanzone will close thirty minutes after the final whistle.
A spokesperson for the BID said: “Things are beginning to get exciting – seeing Preston come together to celebrate the football is brilliant, and the fact that people are coming to the city centre pre-game, and staying behind afterwards, is a boost for business.
“As the tournament progresses, so does football fever and we cannot wait to go again come Saturday.”
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/buildings-in-montreal.webp?id=53720818&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C39%2C0%2C39"/><br/><br/><p>As the cost of living continues to rise, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/average-rent-prices-montreal-september-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rent prices in Montreal</a> are no exception. According to a new report, the average unfurnished 4 ½ (two-bedroom) property in the city currently costs $2,222 per month. </p><p>However, some <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/heres-which-popular-montreal-neighbourhoods-had-the-cheapest-rent-in-2022" target="_self" rel="noopener">Montreal neighbourhoods</a> offer more affordable housing options than others. Thanks to real estate rental platform <a href="https://liv.rent/blog/rent-reports/september-2024-montreal-rent-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">liv.rent's latest report</a>, you can find out which areas suit you best based on how much you're willing to spend on rent.</p><p>In its report, liv.rent analyzes the cost of rent in 10 popular Montreal neighbourhoods, looking at both furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units.</p><p>Since the start of 2024, the average rent for unfurnished two-bedroom units has remained more or less the same, having risen from $2,022 per month in January to $2,222 per month in September, according to calculations made by MTL Blog. That’s not the case for the average 3 ½, which climbed by $113 per month, from $1,599 to $1,712 since the beginning of the year.</p><p>Considering that <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/renting-first-apartment.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rental expenses</a> should not exceed 35% of gross household income, according to recommendations by the Government of Canada, it is therefore necessary to earn at least $76,182 per year for an average two-bedroom rental in Montreal. But depending on your income, you might still be able to snag a 4 ½ in certain neighbourhoods without going into debt.</p><p>Here's a breakdown of the average monthly rent for two-bedroom apartments, condos and other dwellings in Montreal's top neighbourhoods, along with the minimum annual salary you'd need to live comfortably in each area, based on the 35% rule:<span></span></p><ul><li><strong>Downtown:</strong> $2,761 (minimum salary of $94,662 per year)</li><li><strong>Westmount: </strong>$2,563 (minimum salary of $87,874 per year)</li><li><strong>Verdun:</strong> $2,323 (minimum salary of $79,645 per year)</li><li><strong>Saint-Henri:</strong> $2,325 (minimum salary of $79,714 per year)</li><li><strong>Plateau–Mont-Royal:</strong> $2,297 (minimum salary of $78,754 per year)</li><li><strong>Saint-Laurent:</strong> $2,153 (minimum salary of $73,817 per year)</li><li><strong>Hochelaga-Maisonneuve:</strong> $2,049 (minimum salary of $70,251 per year)</li><li><strong>Notre-Dame-de-Grâce/Côte-des-Neiges</strong>: $1,976 (minimum salary of $67,748 per year)</li><li><strong>Villeray–Parc-Extension:</strong> $1,914 (minimum salary of $65,622 per year)</li><li><strong>Ahuntsic-Cartierville:</strong> $1,866 (minimum salary of $63,977 per year)</li></ul><p>As you can see, the north-central part of the island is the place to be for some of the most budget-friendly rent prices in the city right now. </p><p><span></span>Ahuntsic-Cartierville is the only neighbourhood in this study where you can afford to earn less than $65,000 per year. </p><p>If you're curious about rent prices for one- or three-bedroom units, <a href="https://liv.rent/blog/rent-reports/september-2024-montreal-rent-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">liv.rent's September 2024 Report</a> has the latest numbers for those types of properties as well.</p><p>This story was originally published in French on Narcity Québec. It was adapted from the article "<em><a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/montreal/prix-appartement-loyer-montreal-deux-chambres-salaire-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Voici le montant tu dois gagner pour te payer un 4 1/2 à Montréal selon le quartier</a></em>," which was originally published by Josianne Desjardins.</p><p><em>This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.</em></p>
<p><img width="1000" height="600" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sanwo-Olu-and-Davido-e1707152552437-1000x600.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Sanwo-Olu Reacts As Davido, Burna Boy, Other Nigerian Stars Miss Out On 2024 Grammy Awards" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sanwo-Olu-and-Davido-e1707152552437-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sanwo-Olu-and-Davido-e1707152552437-590x354.jpg 590w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sanwo-Olu-and-Davido-e1707152552437-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h2>Despite the likes of Davido and Burna Boy missing out on the coveted Grammy Awards this year, the Governor of Lagos State, <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/babajide-sanwo-olu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Babajide Sanwo-Olu</a></strong>, has chosen to shower them with praise and celebrate their achievements.</h2>
<p>Recognizing their immense contribution to putting Nigerian music on the global map, the Governor commended their hard work, dedication, and undeniable talent.</p>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that David Adeleke (Davido) and Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy), Ahmed Ololade (Asake), Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (Ayra Starr) and Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (Olamide Badoo) were all nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards.</p>
<p>However, at the awards on Sunday, <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/05/davido-burna-boy-asake-other-nigerian-artistes-miss-out-on-grammy-wins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">none of the Nigerian stars won</a></strong> in any of the categories they were nominated for.</p>
<p>Sanwo-Olu, in a post via his X handle, however, acknowledged that Nigerian musicians have consistently pushed boundaries, experimented with sound, and brought Nigerian music to new audiences worldwide.</p>
<p>He also said their nominations alone stands as testament to their artistry and global impact.</p>
<p>Sanwo-Olu wrote, <em>“A special shoutout to #burnaboy, #davido, #ayrastarr, #@asakemusik, and all Nigerian talents represented as nominees at the Grammy’s, the apex music award in the world.</em></p>
<p><em>“Your mastery reached unparalleled heights on those exclusive platforms, showcasing the world-class talent we’re immensely proud of.</em></p>
<p><em>“To those who may feel disheartened by the results, remember, in the eyes of your fans and Nigerians, you’re everlasting winners, and with every global arena and stadium you fill up, your representation of Afrobeat and Nigeria is unparalleled, and soon you’ll light up the stages you desire as triumphant victors.</em></p>
<p><em>“Cheers to more timeless moments as you continue to tell the world our stories with your music.”</em></p>
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