Neville's pride as St Michael's opens

GARY Neville has shared his pride at the £400m St Michael's development in Manchester ahead of its official opening yesterday - and says he wants to see more city centre developments from towers to green spaces to make the area more family-friendly.

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Gary Neville at Together's event

BusinessLive was invited to Greater Manchester finance giant Together's corporate showcase on Tuesday night at Chotto Matte, the rooftop Japanese Peruvian fusion flagship at No 1 St Michael's.

Guest of honour was Neville, whose company Relentless Developments has led the St Michael's scheme alongside investment giant KKR and Fred Done's Salboy.

The first phase includes nine floors of offices and Chotto Matte, while the second stage - now under construction - will include a 41-storey tower with a five-star hotel. Neville said he first 'fell in love with property' working on a barn conversion in Bolton, 'making all the ridiculous mistakes we all make along the way'.