I much prefer the manchester one. They both use icons, which is nice and helps the eye scan the page. But they icons are nicer and share a consistent style.

I much prefer the manchester one. They both use icons, which is nice and helps the eye scan the page. But they icons are nicer and share a consistent style. And the look of the manchester one of more balenced, whereas the gateshead one is nice and clean, but doesn't have any beauty about it.