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The animation studio that raised a generation
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (508+ words) Once close to being thrown away, the vast archive of Manchester's Cosgrove Hall - the studio behind Danger Mouse, Postman Pat and Bill & Ben - has been saved and is now on public display at Sale Library. Ten years ago, there was…...
Martin Lewis’s vital piece of advice for anyone going self-employed
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (371+ words) Martin Lewis has issued some vital tax advice for anyone self-employed Martin Lewis has issued a vital piece of tax advice for anyone who's looking into going self-employed. The Money Saving Expert issued the important information when he received an…...
'I took £30 to Coral Island and this is what I won"
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (603+ words) Garfield wearing a 'I hate Mondays' shirt, anyone? Fish and chips, a stroll on the prom and a visit to the arcade. A day at Blackpool wouldn't be the same without any of them. But if there's one thing arcades…...
'We're in the fight of our lives for the future of democracy"
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (809+ words) Deputy Labour leader, Lucy Powell, said 'it would be madness to change leaders' following rife speculation that Andy Burnham will make a return to Westminster to bid for leadership Lucy Powell, deputy leader of the Labour Party, has said "it…...
Magnificent’ crime drama with ‘perfect acting’ hailed a must-watch
14+ hour, 45+ min ago (258+ words) This BAFTA-winning film has been hailed as a 'masterpiece' by viewers for its 'perfect' acting and 'clever' script Those in search of a fresh film recommendation need look no further than this mafia picture available on Amazon Prime Video that…...
He was left gasping for breath - then he turned to beer
16+ hour, 27+ min ago (1079+ words) Months after radiotherapy left him gasping for breath, one Manchester artist channelled fear and uncertainty into an unlikely new body of work. Neal Keeling reports. Michael Ashcroft is a glass half full kind of bloke. For him 2025 was a tough…...
'Women spend £5,000 on period products in a lifetime' - there's an alternative
18+ hour, 45+ min ago (907+ words) There's no denying that, despite being a natural thing most women experience, periods can be pretty costly. With many of us needing a variety of products for different flows, we find ourselves alternating between tampons and pads depending on the…...
Binman warns recycling 'won't be collected' if common item is spotted in waste
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (519+ words) A binman has warned people their recycling could not be collected if a simple item is spotted in their waste. It's vital to follow the essential piece of advice going forward We're frequently reminded of the importance of recycling, but…...
Job hunters must do crucial thing before February to increase hiring chances
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (731+ words) A careers expert has said February is the best time of year to apply for jobs and shared what job hunters should do now to maximise their chances of success Whether you're seeking a career shift, have been jobless for…...
'Enthralling' period drama better than Bridgerton is streaming for free
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (504+ words) The film starring Paul Bettany and Helena Bonham Carter is streaming free on BBC iPlayer Enthusiasts of period dramas and war films are being encouraged to watch a 2002 production set in London spanning the period before and after the Second…...