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Radio Manchester,23 Jan 2026,6 mins

Manchester’s Little Italy and the ice cream win

Hidden Manchester

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Step back in time to Manchester's 'Little Italy' to hear how ice cream changed forever. Antonio Valvona had an idea that would not only save, but transform the ice cream industry. Tony Rea was born into an Italian ice cream family, and he tells BBC Radio Manchester's Jason Hardy more about the history. Photo credit: Getty

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