A Manchester start-up is marking its first year in business after growing from a Kickstarter project into a national coffee subscription showcasing independent UK roasters. Vex Coffee was founded by two Manchester-based tech workers, Ross Jamieson and John Bradshaw, who began building the business as
Lucy Porter is back on the road from 6th February, 2026 to November 2026 with her eighteenth solo show, Let Yourself Go – an hour of stand-up exploring what it means to age, evolve, and loosen your grip on everything from self-image to social expectations.
If you’re planning on hiring a string quartet or hiding a ring in a champagne flute this Valentine’s Day, you might want to reconsider. In celebration of their sweet but Zero Sugar flavours, Strawberries ‘n’ Cream & Cream Soda, Pepsi and IRL dating brand, Thursday,
Gold Bank, a London-based manufacturer and seller of gold, has reported a strong start to 2026 – with gold sales in the first half of January up 36% compared to the same period in January 2025. Faisel Ali, Gold Bank London’s Founder and Managing Director,
Since their electrifying debut with the ‘Terra’ EP in 2015, Melbourne-based duo Opal Ocean, comprised of Alex Champ and Nadav Tabak, have taken the world by storm with their unique blend of instrumental music, combining high-octane Spanish guitar techniques and dynamic performances that make them
Brits are struggling to put their phones down – even for love. New research from NYX Hotel Holborn uncovers just how often screens come between couples on date nights and special occasions such as Valentine’s Day. The research, which surveyed 2,000 UK adults in relationships,
Prezzo Italian Manchester Media City has officially reopened its doors with a stunning new look, a refreshed menu, and an exciting money off deal to boot. From now up until the 8th February enjoy 50% off all meals by downloading a voucher from the Prezzo
With Valentine’s Day approaching, experts are urging the public to stay alert after new figures revealed more than 1,200 romance scam cases were reported in Greater London in the past year alone. Data obtained by Romance Scams Advice through Freedom of Information requests shows London
Eggslut has confirmed its Manchester launch for Saturday 14th February. Customers can expect the brand’s signature breakfast sandwiches served from early until late, with a series of fun surprises awaiting the keenest guests coming down for Valentine’s Day. To mark the opening, the first 100
2026 sees the GWCT’s Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) return to its spiritual home of the Allerton Project, the GWCT’s research and demonstration farm on the Leicestershire-Rutland border, where it was originally launched in 2014. This engaging initiative was a response to long-term declines in