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Iconic Manchester nightclub set to become flats

The Reno will be turned into flats after lying empty for 40 years. It opened in 1962 and became a place for different communities to come together without facing racism.

The Reno will be turned into flats after lying empty for 40 years. The nightclub opened in 1962 in the heart of the Black community, Moss Side and became a place for people to come together without facing racism.The club's DJ Persian speaks to Karen Gabay about how he brought soul music to the city.

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