M6 crash sees two lanes closed and delays of almost an hour
Two lanes are closed on the M6 due to a crash. Emergency services were called to the scene on the southbound carriageway at around 5pm this evening (4 December). The […]
North West Ambulance Service and police are in attendance as a result of the incident.
National Highways: North West is reporting delays of approximately 50 minutes and four miles of congestion due to the incident.
Blog Preston has contacted Lancashire Constabulary for more information.
A spokesperson for National Highways: North West said: “Two lanes (of three) are closed on the M6 southbound between J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Standish) due to a collision.
“Emergency services are on scene. There are delays of approximately 50 minutes with four miles of congestion.”
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/elegant-montreal-brunch-spread-with-mimosas-right-historic-hotel-place-darmes-montreal.jpg?id=59896092&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=2%2C0%2C3%2C0"/><br/><br/><p> Easter weekend is a great opportunity early in the year to gather friends and family for a delicious meal at one of Montreal's many great restaurants.
</p><p> To celebrate the weekend, several of Old Montreal's top-rated restaurants are putting on special Easter brunch menus — from top-shelf buffet-style brunches to creative table d'hôte menus.
</p><p> Here are three restaurants where you can find a delicious menu to make your Easter Sunday brunch something special.
</p><h3>Mama C</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_508XTNuaj/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: $75 per person</p><p>When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2025</p><p>Address: 100, rue Saint-Paul O., Montreal, QC</p><p>Why you need to go: On Easter Sunday, Mama C is treating guests to a three-course table d'hôte brunch. This exclusive seating includes a starters spread of crispy tyropita with honey and crumbled feta, meatballs over smoked yoghurt and dips.</p><p>Choose between the giouvestki kritharato (shrimp and orzo stew), grilled sea bass, flatbread or lamb chops for the main course, before tucking into the shared desserts: a mille-feuille baklava and bougatsa (custard pie).</p><p><a href="https://mamacrestaurant.com/en/menu/easter-brunch/" target="_blank">Mama C website</a></p><h3>Modavie</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCrrKxsstNy/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: $65 per person</p><p>When: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2025</p><p>Address: 1, rue Saint-Paul O., Montreal, QC</p><p>Why you need to go: This Easter Sunday, the bistro Modavie is serving a table d'hote three-course menu that showcase the timeless French cuisine that makes this Old Montreal spot beloved by locals.</p><p>Famously, Modavie guests enjoy live music while they dine, meaning you can celebrate Easter Sunday serenaded by talented Montreal performers.</p><p><a href="https://modavie.com/en/menu/easter-brunch/" target="_blank">Modavie website</a></p><h3>Brasserie 701</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxTBcNdMGRl/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: $74 per adult; $35 per child</p><p>When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, April 20, 2025</p><p>Address: 701, Côte de la Place-d'Armes, Montreal, QC</p><p>Why you need to go: This Easter Sunday, the chefs at contemporary French eatery Brasserie 701 are putting on a lavish buffet spread to satisfy every craving you have, from hot and cold to sweet and savoury.</p><p>The generous menu gives you plenty to choose from, including a cheese and charcuterie station, freshly poached eggs Benedicts, grilled salmon, quiche, fresh salads, waffles, pastries and more.</p><p><a href="https://brasserie701.com/en/menu/easter-brunch-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brasserie 701 website</a></p><p> Whether you hit up the extravagant buffet at Brasserie 701, dine under the Mediterranean sun at Mama C, or savour the sound of live music at Modavie, you can enjoy a sumptuous meal at these Old Montreal restaurants that are pulling out all the stops for the perfect Easter Sunday brunch.
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