Watch: Manchester scientists aim to circumnavigate globe… with a helium balloon
The Manchester Space Programme (MPS) is attempting to defy government convention by circumnavigating the globe with a helium-filled balloon.
And the most popular colour in Manchester is… ? Red pips Blue in Chris Kamara-hosted Twitter competition
Football commentator and former player Kamara even got his own hands dirty by spraying the Toyota GT 86, which will be given away to one lucky fan and was parked in Spinningfields for the contest between 1-2pm.