It’s the rectangular red box tucked away somewhere in your office or under your kitchen sink. You know it’s there for emergencies, but according to safety experts, what you don’t know about your fire blanket could be the difference between a minor kitchen flare-up and
Scouting For Girls today release their brand new album ‘These Are The Good Days’ and announce that they will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a special one-off weekend in which they will play the biggest shows of their career to date. They will celebrate with
The UK’s most trusted blinds retailer, 247 Blinds, has partnered with master textile designer The British Stripe Co. to unveil an exclusive range of blinds and curtains. Launching just in time for the Spring/Summer season, the collection reimagines the enduring appeal of the British Stripe
Damage to the nation’s motors caused by the UK’s growing pothole problem has hit record levels, with data from Tesco Insurance showing it settled 12% more pothole damage claims in January 2026 than in the entire second half of 2025. New figures for January 2026
UK-wide cases of Salmonella reach 84 as experts at High Speed Training report a 75% spike in public concern following a significant meat recall. A major food safety incident has prompted a “do not eat” warning across the UK. Health officials have linked a recent
A Manchester community hero is helping to launch a new nationwide initiative this weekend in Bolton, aiming to tackle crime by bringing neighbourhoods together over free coffee to bridge community spirit with smart home security. The ‘NeighbourGood Café Tour’, a collaboration between Ring and the
More older households across the North West could be facing water poverty by 2029/2030, warns national charity Independent Age. Latest figures show that in the North West, 10% of pensioner households are already living in water poverty, a figure projected to rise to 15% by
A brand new food experience is turning the streets of Manchester into a city-wide interactive challenge, guiding diners from one delicious discovery to the next. Food Escapes combines puzzle solving with some of Manchester’s best independent restaurants in a first for the city, inviting players
Britain’s favourite barbecue foods have been revealed – with beef burgers, pork sausages and sides such as fresh salad topping the rankings. A study of 1,956 BBQ fans ranked barbecue mains and sides into four tiers – with ‘BBQ royalty’ at the top, followed by
Investors have just over a week to take advantage of the generous tax incentives currently offered to VCT investors. They can claim up to 30% of the amount invested in VCT shares as a reduction in income tax, up to a maximum of £200,000 a