Beach town named a 'perfect package' just a train ride away from Manchester
Tynemouth, a seaside town in the North East, has been named the 'coolest' in the UK by Time Out magazine.
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American couple visit Wetherspoons for the first time - but are 'overwhelmed' by one thing
An American couple sampling Wetherspoons for the first time shared their delight and astonishment at the vast array of options available. YouTube vloggers Jeremy and Cara, known online as @TheMagicGeekdom, toured an unnamed branch of the famed pub chain which included a hotel, sharing their gastronomic adventure in a new video documenting their jaunts across the UK.
'I joined a 'cult' in the 1980s, and I still use what it taught me today'
Cassandra "Punita" James, a former member of the controversial 1980s Osho movement, has revealed that she still uses its teachings to provide "energetic medicine" treatments. The 65 year old was part of the new religious movement led by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho, which originated in India in the 1970s before moving to Oregon, USA.
Tesco is giving away slow cookers and £4 million of fruit and veg to 400 schools to schools in deprived areas
Tesco has initiated a campaign to increase the intake of fruit and veg among children who may not normally receive enough of these nutritious foods. Focusing on Birmingham and UK-wide schools in neighbourhoods with a high uptake of free school meals, this initiative arises from data highlighting the struggle of low-income families to maintain a healthy diet.
Family liaison officer explains impact on school learning if child 'comes to school hungry'
The government's National Diet and Nutrition Survey has raised concerns about the number of children consuming sufficient fruit and vegetables. A recent survey revealed that only 12% of children aged between 11 and 18 are meeting the five-a-day recommendation.
'I'm a school teacher - and this is the one thing that gets my kids to school on time'
Getting children ready and into school on time is often a struggle, particularly during the winter when mornings are chilly and dim. However, an assistant headteacher has now divulged her recipe for success.
The new Manchester restaurants, bars and bakeries opening February 2025
There's no denying that it's been a tough start to the year for hospitality. In January, a number of dining spots closed their doors as businesses continued to grapple with steep energy costs, price increases on ingredients and the continuing cost of living crisis.
Lloyds and Halifax online banking apps reportedly down with customers missing payments and wages - live updates
Customers at two of the UK's biggest banks are reporting issued with their apps on Monday morning. According to DownDetector, the problems started with Halifax and Lloyds around 7am, and are affecting customers across the country.