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Andy Burnham Linked to Gorton and Denton Seat After Gwynne Resignation
It always starts the same way. A resignation drops. A seat opens up. And suddenly, the people who usually pretend they’re calm and sensible start acting like someone’s just pulled the fire alarm. That’s basically where Labour is right now, with Andy Burnham. Because yes, he’s “just” the Mayor of Greater Manchester. But he’s also […]
Why The Queen’s Corgis Have Turned Into A Royal Tug Of War
It starts, as these things often do, with a dog lead and a hallway whisper. The object in question is neither a crown nor a carriage. A couple of small, low-slung corgis with clever faces and that “I know something you don’t” trot. Muick and Sandy. Muick and Sandy were the last two corgis owned […]
Rachel Reeves Inheritance Protection: What Families Need to
Picture this. A family sits around a kitchen table that’s seen everything. Birthdays. Rows. A dog that once stole a roast chicken. Now it’s covered in paperwork. Land deeds. Company accounts. Scribbled notes. Someone’s tea has gone cold again. And the question hanging in the air isn’t sentimental. It’s practical. If Mum or Dad dies […]
Lidl Supermarket Approved To Replace Northfield Shopping Centre Section, And Why People Actually Care
If you live anywhere near Northfield, you’re already familiar with the vibe. A shopping centre that once felt busy now has that slightly tired look. A few shops are doing well, while a few units appear to be struggling. And then there’s the big empty question hanging over the place: what happens next? Now we’ve […]
The Morning Kent Woke Up To a Shut Motorway: What Really Happened With the M20 Bridge Closure
It was one of those mornings where the day feels normal right up until it doesn’t. You’re half awake. Kettle on. Keys in hand. You check the time, do the quick maths, and think, fine, I’ll still make it. Then the group chat pings. Someone’s posted a screenshot. Three lanes. Closed. Coastbound. And suddenly that […]
When Shettleston Road Turned Into a River: What Really Happened That Thursday Morning
You know what’s mental? The situation can quickly spiral out of control when a water pipe bursts beneath one of Glasgow’s busiest roads. Thursday, 29th May 2025. Most of the people in the East End would have been preparing for work, eating breakfast, or engaging in other typical morning activities by this time. And suddenly, water […]
When Dreams Close Early: What Happened at Adam Simmonds’ Voyage Restaurant
Eight months. That’s all it took. The Adam Simmonds Voyage restaurant closure made headlines on August 21, 2025, and honestly, it felt like watching someone’s dream crumble in real time. The restaurant opened in January with all the usual fanfare, with press releases touting “journeys” and “sensory experiences.” By late summer, the doors were shut […]
When Your Neighbour Works at Nissan: What 3,000 Job Cuts Really Mean in Sunderland
I mean, let me not pretend that I have mates on the Nissan production line or anything. But I know people who do. And at the moment, those are not easy talks. Everyone knew the Nissan Sunderland factory job losses would become reality in late 2024. And we’re talking about maybe 3,000 jobs evaporating from what has been the […]
How Business Rates Are About to Hammer UK Supermarkets and Your Weekly Shop
The impact of business rates on supermarkets is about to become particularly painful. From April 2026, Britain’s biggest grocery chains are facing a £600 million surge in property taxes. And who do you think will end up paying for it? Yeah, that’d be us. The government’s business rates reform sounded good on paper. Lower rates […]
Nissan’s Frontier Headlight Mess (And Why Your Truck Might Be Affected)
The lights on your new(ish) Nissan Frontier are flickering randomly. Not the dying-battery or accidentally-left-them-on-overnight kind. Nissan sent thousands of trucks to dealers with iffy software that doesn’t know when to leave the daytime running lights on. The Nissan Frontier headlight recall pertains to an estimated 13,700 units produced for the 2025 model year. That’s not a huge […]
Toyota Small Pickup Ford Maverick Rival: Finally Happening After Years of Waiting
Ford’s been having a proper field day with the Maverick. Since 2021, they’ve been the only ones offering a genuinely affordable compact pickup that doesn’t cost as much as a house deposit. Yeah, Hyundai’s got the Santa Cruz, but that’s more expensive and honestly hasn’t made much of a dent. Now, Toyota’s decided to join the […]
All the Stars Who’ve Left I’m A Celebrity And the Surprise New One
Ruby Wax has left the jungle. The 72-year-old comedian was the fifth contestant to be voted out of I’m A Celebrity on Wednesday night and he was the last person anyone expected to go. When Ant and Dec entered camp to reveal the results, Ruby found herself in the bottom two with Lisa Riley. The people had […]