Two researchers from Aston University’s School of Psychology discuss the mental health benefits of urban walking in the latest Aston Originals Health Matters podcast, recorded for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024. Clary Collicutt is a PhD researcher, with her project specifically looking at urban walking.
The imagination of kids is there for all to see, with three in ten (30%) – around five million youngsters – having their own imaginary friend, according to new national research. The study, conducted by Hungry Horse to celebrate new kid’s movie IF, shows more
BABYBIRD will return for a slew of UK dates this May. This already set him apart from the indie britpop world. Then an album and single went gold, Stephen was hounded and heckled out of Manchester for being that ‘bleeding gorgeous bloke’, to settle in
Manchester’s Victoria Baths is celebrating an awards win at the Sporting Heritage Awards, which were held last night (Thursday 9 May) at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. The heritage attraction has been presented with The Ark (Heritage) Recognising Sporting Volunteers Award for the work that it
All that makes libraries extraordinary and magical spaces that will take your imagination to far flung places has been captured in the words of a new lyric by the band LYR. The track has been specially commissioned for Festival of Libraries 2024, with words by
With the summer months fast approaching, homeowners are gearing up to enjoy the sunshine and warmer weather. However, along with the joys of summer come pesky intruders, including insects. Insects not only disrupt our peace but can also pose health risks and cause damage to
FlightsFinder.com matches travellers with expert flight hunters to save them money on their travels. As summer approaches, sun seekers around the country are counting down to jetting off. But what if it was possible to take to the skies without draining an already stretched bank
It’s been labelled ‘Manchester’s own Fyre Fest’ as huge gigs from Peter Kay to Olivia Rodrigo were cancelled last minute at the Co-op live arena – with reports of falling air-conditioning units and unfinished electricals. This has of course caused a social media storm around
One for the Road in 2024 and 2025… The UK’s No.1 Arctic Monkeys tribute – ANTARCTIC MONKEYS – will be embarking on a fresh stretch of UK shows from this Summer. Primed to Look Good On The Dancefloor near you, the band will be rolling
This is nothing but short-term thinking from the Government, warns GMB Union A prisoner release scheme which could see many inmates released months early has been branded ‘shambolic’ by GMB Union. From 23 May, certain prisoners across 84 jails in England and Wales will be