AirHelp, a leading air passenger rights organisation, has found that a record 58% of eligible passenger compensation claims were wrongly rejected by airlines in 2025, despite travellers being legally entitled to compensation. The figure means fewer than half of valid claims were accepted on first
New single “Distraction” marks a striking step forward for sundots. Built around a post-rock structure that grows and grows before bursting into full bloom, it finds the band actively experimenting with expansive space and emotive textures within their sound. Drawing thematic inspiration from David Foster
Conservative MP Helen Whateley has accused Labour of damaging job prospects for young people by increasing taxes and red tape on businesses, arguing the Government’s new youth jobs guarantee is distracting from the wider problems facing the labour market. Speaking to GB News, Ms Whateley
Ignite Padel Speke has officially established the largest Women’s Americano padel tournament in the UK, driven by the vision of lead female coach Paige Williams. In just two years of playing the sport and one year as a coach, Paige has spearheaded a massive shift
The Deaf Institute is getting a brass-powered indie makeover this October when Indie Brass Club brings some of the biggest indie bangers to the stage. If you ever wondered what anthems from This Charming Man to Sit Down and Mr Brightside to Don’t Look Back
Mercury Prize and BRIT Award-winning Ezra Collective today share euphoric new single “Jubilee Feeling”, the third track to be unveiled from their forthcoming fourth studio album ‘Here Because of Hope’, now set for release on September 11 via Partisan Records. Arriving alongside the single is
A Section 60 and 60AA has been authorised in a defined area of Oldham in response to two incidents last night (Wednesday 26 August 2026). – No arrests have been made in relation to these incidents and further enquiries are ongoing. – At this time
Rubyworks have today released a new recording by U2 of Shane MacGowans’ high energy track “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”. The powerful new interpretation features as a standout track on the upcoming tribute album, 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, set for
Successful property investors in Manchester are increasingly finding themselves operating complex businesses rather than simply owning assets, according to Manchester-based property management operator Beyond Stays Group. The company, which manages more than £3 million of client property across locations including China Town, Hulme and Old
Karen McBride will present: ‘Just a Girl from North Manchester: A Photographic Exhibition’ at Central library this Autumn. The exhibition will be accompanied by a special in-conversation event on 9 September. Tickets here. With a career spanning over 30 years, Karen is an esteemed photographer