15 h. ago Charming town with pubs and indie shops less than 1 hour's drive from Manchester

The charming town is less than an hour's drive from Manchester city centre and looks like it's come straight from the pages of a classic book, says journalist Jess Flaherty

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40 h. ago Everyone goes to this charming Welsh town for one reason but it has so much more to offer

It's known the world over for one particular thing but that is very far from the only attraction

Politics

4 d. ago My rookie era: I used to be too timid to change a tyre. Now I build my own bikes

Figuring out how to diagnose and fix a problem myself generated a sense of satisfaction powerful enough to get me up a medium-sized hillIt wasn’t until Covid lockdowns that I became a regular bike rider, but it has become one of the joys of my life. Nothing melts away a stressful day like whizzing down a hill; not having to think about petrol prices, one-way streets or parking spots does wonders for my mood.When it came to maintenance, though, my attitude was decidedly timid. If something worked, that was good enough for me – how it did so was simply none of my business. Strange noises and glitches were things I figured would either go away on their own or deteriorate into something I’d hand off to an expert. I’m not proud to admit I’ve walked my bike half an hour to a bike shop to fix a puncture more than once; my chain was perpetually caked in gunk because I thought even looking at it the wrong way might break something. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Quaint seaside town filled with colourful homes and bakeries just 30 mins from airport

This town offers Victorian charm with colourful cottages, stunning coastal walks including the Blackhead Path, and highly-rated dining

Society

5 d. ago How a common vaccine may help provide protection from dementia

Public health experts say a recent study indicates a pattern which is becoming difficult to dismiss

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6 d. ago 'I visited the charming town packed with independent shops named best in Wales'

I was left amazed by the characteristics of this small but charming Welsh town that has become a celebrated culinary hub, along with a thriving high street and a nearby vineyard

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6 d. ago The latest plan to convince you not to drive into Manchester city centre

More details will be released later in the year - but one element of the plan is clear

Politics

7 d. ago What’s in the US criminal indictment against Nicolás Maduro?

US alleges the Venezuelan president has spent past two decades working with international drug trafficking groupsThe criminal indictment against the deposed Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, unveiled by US attorney general Pam Bondi Saturday morning adds charges to a narcotics-trafficking complaint brought against the Venezuelan leader in 2020.The superseding indictment alleges that Maduro and other top Venezuelan public officials have, for the past two decades, worked closely with international drug trafficking organizations to ship illicit drugs into the US while enriching themselves. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ‘There’s this whole other story’: inside the fight to end slavery in the Americas

The Great Resistance, an expansive new book by author and historian Carrie Gibson, brings together often unheard narratives to tell the bigger picture of a difficult timeThe Great Resistance is Carrie Gibson’s third book, and her third about the history of the Americas, plural. It follows Empire’s Crossroads: A History of the Caribbean from Columbus to the Present Day, from 2014, and El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America, published five years later. The subtitle to the new book indicates its roots in the first two: The 400-Year Fight to End Slavery in the Americas.“I was led by both my own curiosity and also a frustration,” Gibson said, of how she came to retell that four-century fight over 500 absorbing pages. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Hours left to get 25% off 'cosy' Dusk bedding that shoppers say is the 'best duvet they ever owned'

Many shoppers have said they have gone back to buy the bedding in another colour.

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8 d. ago Iconic stationery giant launches ‘closing down’ sale with 50% off everything at town centre shop shutting in just HOURS

AFTER nearly 10 years of business, this brightly coloured stationary shop will not be renewing its lease. But it's not all bad news for its fans as the prices of products have been slashed in half. The Smiggle store in Middlesbrough's Hill Street Shopping Centre will close its doors this January. A sign was placed...

Economics

9 d. ago Get Dunelm's 'cosy' heated throw for £17 in deal stack as UK temperatures plummet

Dunelm's heated throw costs just 3p an hour to run and shoppers say it helps 'keep bills low' as energy prices rise and temperatures drop

Economics

1 week ago Terrifying video shows screaming woman being 'abducted off the street in broad daylight' as urgent search is launched

The Hialeah police department is asking the public for help in identifying the individuals captured in shocking footage that appear to show an abduction.

Events

1 week ago UK ministers face increased pressure to restrict gambling ads

Polling indicates strong public backing for a much less permissive approach to promotion, including sponsorshipMinisters will come under mounting pressure to introduce curbs on gambling advertising this year, as MPs and campaigners latch on to polling that indicates widespread public support for tougher restrictions.Policies affecting gambling have been the subject of fierce debate over recent years, leading to stricter regulation of the £12.5bn-a-year sector and higher taxes announced in November’s budget, despite intensive lobbying by the industry. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago In pictures: Hours of queuing chaos as shoppers become trapped in Trafford Centre car parks

Images have revealed the scale of the traffic chaos endured by shoppers

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2 w. ago Trafford Centre chaos as shoppers stuck in car park for hours warn 'don't go'

Shoppers at the Trafford Centre in Greater Manchester complained about being 'stuck in cars' for several hours, with many frustrated by the 'crazy' traffic in car parks

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2 w. ago The gorgeous Yorkshire market town perfect for a visit during your Christmas break

Exlore the winding cobbled roads and cosy pubs of this charming market town

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2 w. ago Trafford Centre 'chaos' as shoppers 'stuck for hours' in gridlocked car park 'hell'

"You just can't get anywhere"

Events

2 w. ago The charming Scottish harbour town with dazzling Hogmanay fireball festival

Stonehaven is the perfect place for a New Year's getaway.

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2 w. ago Hours remain to grab Amazon's Fire TV Stick at better than half

'Works a thousand times better than a smart TV. Worth every penny'

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