You Can Holiday At This Sicilian Beach Town For Just €1
When every European city, from Barcelona to Amsterdam, Venice and Prague, is trying to deter tourists, one Sicilian town is bucking the trend. Located on the…...
You Can Visit Hundreds Of UK Heritage Sites For FREE In March – And You Just Need A Lottery Ticket
I’ve never been much of a gambler, but that might change this March. Hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues are opening their doors for free, or handing out discounts and special offers – all for the price of...
This Hotel Just Outside Greater Manchester Is The First In The UK To ‘Hire’ An AI Concierge
First they came for the graphic designers, then they came for the Wimbledon line judges, and now they come for the hotel concierges. AI continues to replace everyday jobs across the country – with a report…...
There Are Only Four Countries In The Whole World That Get Less Sunshine Than The UK
Where would we be without sunshine? Well, first off, we’d probably have poor moods all the time, terrible immune systems, and never get enough sleep. Wait a minute. That already sounds a lot like living in the UK. While...
Primary Schools Across England Will Start Offering ‘Free Breakfast Clubs’ From April
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, but really that’s up for debate. What isn’t up for argument is that regularly eating a healthy breakfast is proven to boost children’s ener...
Dump Your Ex All Over Again And Put Their Name On A Bin This Valentine’s Day
Unless you’re one of those odd ones who “like to stay friends with all my exes”, most of us like to keep our past relationships where they belong, in the past. But, we’ve found the perfect reason...
Don’t Be ‘Paranoid’, ‘Black Sabbath – The Ballet’ Is Coming To Manchester This Autumn
Almost two years exactly since ‘Black Sabbath – The Ballet’ made its world premiere in Birmingham, the theatrical performance returns with a UK tour. The brainchild of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s d...
You’ll Soon Get Paid For Recycling Plastic Bottles And Metal Cans In England
The introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland has been passed (Tuesday, January 21) by the House of Commons. MPs voted 352 to 75 (a majority of 277) i...
One Of The World’s ‘Best Places To Travel’ In 2025 Is Less Than Two Hours From Manchester
You’ll find BBC journalists all over the world. So who could be better to name the ‘best places to travel in 2025’? And, aware of the negative effects of over-tourism, this inaugural guide has highlighted destinations t...
The Worst Time To Renew A Passport Has Been Revealed, So Make Sure Yours Is Up-To-Date Now
So, I was out walking this morning when I realised the ground was covered in ice – ****, it’s winter, I realised, or near enough. We can quibble over the specifics another time, but you don’t have to b...