After more than twenty years inside the chocolate industry, one British founder who grew tired of watching 70% of natural produce be binned has taken a stand to turn what was considered trash into treasure. Flo Broughton, 47, the chocolatier behind the much-loved British brand
A vascular specialist at a Solihull vein clinic is warning that heatwaves this summer could worsen symptoms of varicose veins. Warmer weather causes blood vessels to dilate, which can increase pressure in the legs and lead to symptoms such as swelling, heaviness, aching and visible
Manchester has spoken and crowned the Peacock its favourite butterfly, now wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on residents to get out for its annual Big Butterfly Count and report on how the showstopping species is faring. As well as topping the county’s leaderboard, the
There is set to be strike action by over 100 workers at exam board AQA in an ongoing dispute over pay. Staff have rejected a pay offer from AQA, as they say this doesn’t go far enough to address years of real terms pay cuts.
Inspirational influencer and cancer advocate Nellie Gbadebo has teamed up with energy company ScottishPower to raise money and awareness as she prepares to take on the ultimate obstacle course at Pretty Muddy Manchester in support of Cancer Research UK. Kent-based Nellie was left completely shocked
The former Minister the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth Sir Jake Berry has said he believes Andy Burnham’s devolution plans would work if mayors had the powers to change taxes but that the former Mayor never did this. Speaking on GB News he said: “I
The absolute ultimate test of northern endurance is coming back to the Lakes. Action Medical Research has officially launched the 2027 campaign for Race the Sun Lake District, taking place on Saturday, 4 September 2027. Based in the thriving outdoor hub of Keswick, this classic
Conservative MP Joy Morrissey has said that a Labour MP should stand for leader of the party rather than rely on cabinet quotas. Speaking on GB News, she said: “There are 185 female Labour MPs, and none of them thought they were good enough to
From hands-on tech sessions for families and young people, to greener community spaces, support for care-experienced young adults and a major popular event returning in the town centre, 38 projects across Stockport are set to spring into life thanks to a £909,526 funding boost. The
What started as a tongue-in-cheek social media post has spiralled into one of London’s most unusual rock shows. After racking up millions of TikTok views and reaching more than 20 million people online, British rock band The Wild Things are transforming a viral internet moment