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Spanish producer takes Great Taste 2026’s top prize as EU food and drink shines

Food and drink from across the European Union has enjoyed a standout year at Great Taste 2026, with Wagyu Beef Ham from Spain’s Entrepeñas named Supreme Champion, the competition’s highest…

Your Cosy Autumn Pilates Routine: 4 At-Home Exercises to Strengthen, Stretch, and Reset

Pilates Instructor & Founder of East of Eden, Abby McLachlan Shares 4 Exercises to Strengthen, Stretch, and Reset As the nights draw in and the weather cools, there’s no better…

RAC Dealer Network gives 1,500 dealers access to StockSmart vehicle pricing intelligence

A new independent used car pricing tool is being provided to the 1,500 members of the RAC Dealer Network. StockSmart has been developed by RWA Automotive using market data from…

AI and career pathways in music: A personal viewpoint by Vasily Petrenko

Following the RPO’s 2026 audience report, which explored people’s attitudes to AI in music, Vasily Petrenko reflects on the impact of AI on society and music – and the skills…

Personal finance expert reveals how to enjoy half term for less

A money saving expert has shared her top tips for enjoying October half term without breaking the bank. Personal finance expert Maddy Alexander-Grout recommends setting a budget for the week…

Business Insolvency: 10 Common Questions Answered

When a business faces financial difficulties, the decisions made by its directors can have significant consequences for the company, its creditors and its employees. Understanding the options available and seeking…

INCREDIBLE MERSEYBEAT SHOW RETURNS TO HISTORIC PORT SUNLIGHT!

Get ready for a nostalgic trip back to the swinging sixties as the incredible This Is Merseybeat returns to the iconic Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight Village! Taking place on…

Cost pressures push more travellers to cut corners on travel insurance

As household budgets remain under pressure, new research from AllClear Travel Insurance suggests cost considerations are increasingly shaping travel insurance decisions. The findings reveal holidaymakers are looking closely at ways…

Tiny ravers take over Ministry of Sound

One in ten parents say they rarely get enough uninterrupted time to play with their child so Pampers ‘No Leaks, Just Beats’ baby rave on Sunday 25th October 2026, encouraged…

Chester’s young entrepreneur of the year sets sights on international fashion brand within five years

Chester’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year has set her sights on turning the fashion label she started in her bedroom during lockdown into an international brand within five years. Collette…

Fashion boss warns supply-chain instability is costing its business an extra £20k a a year

The founder of British menswear retailer Dobell has warned that manufacturing, freight and delivery costs have become a permanent challenge for SME businesses operating internationally. In the past year, this…

Ideas Fest shows the entrepreneurial community is stronger than ever, says Champions (UK) plc managing director.

The entrepreneurial community is stronger, more connected and more energised than ever, according to Matthew Hayes, Managing Director of Champions (UK) plc. Mr Hayes was speaking following his experience of…

Black mould in student accommodation: Property care expert shares advice for students on how best to deal with it.

Moving into university accommodation is an exciting milestone, offering students the chance to embrace independence, make new friends and experience a new way of life. However, for many first-year students,…

Structural Repairs scores perfect 100% across every metric in Achilles UVDB Verify audit – for the second year in a row.

Specialist structural repair firm Structural Repairs has joined a select group of UK companies to hit maximum marks in the utility sector’s most recognised supplier assurance scheme. The Yorkshire-based firm…

Strawberries and Crisps – The Surprising Items Now Topping the Lists of the UKs Halloween Trick or Treat Baskets on Deliveroo

Deliveroo has unveiled the most popular Halloween treats with a few surprising highlights. It’s the first Saturday Halloween since lockdown¹² and Deliveroo is uncovering Halloween order trends for a spooky…

High Speed Training launches free breakfast club allergy training for schools in partnership with Natasha’s Foundation

Leading e-learning provider High Speed Training has launched a free breakfast club training course for schools in partnership with Natasha’s Foundation, the UK’s food allergy charity, and school catering company…

APPEAL OF CDS AND VINYL RECORDINGS GROWING AMONG A NEW GENERATION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC FANS

Since the arrival of streaming, physical music formats have been largely talked out of existence. Cars no longer have CD players and the smartphone has replaced the once-popular Walkman as…

MEN’S WAISTLINES SHRINK BY TWO SIZES IN TWO YEARS….AS 34-INCH SUITS OVERTAKE 38 AS BESTSELLING SIZE

British men are buying smaller suits, with new sales data revealing a striking shift in waist sizes. Figures newly released by online menswear specialist Dobell show that the 34-inch waist…

Brits want businesses to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to the planet

74% of Brits say businesses have a responsibility to financially support environmental action. Just 1% of UK private sector turnover could unlock £55bn for the planet annually Three quarters (74%)…

AWARD WINNING NEW BRIGHTON PANTO ANNOUNCES NEXT BIG SHOW!

New Brighton’s much-loved Chrysanths Pantomime Society is celebrating yet another prestigious award — Best Amateur Panto in the North West — and has announced its spectacular new production of Jack…

NEW BRIGHTON BAR & LOUNGE GOING BIG THIS CHRISTMAS!

One of New Brighton’s most vibrant and stylish venues is getting ready for a spectacular festive season, with a mouthwatering Christmas menu, a packed programme of live entertainment and plenty…

TAX RISES AND FUEL COSTS TOP CONCERNS AS 86% OF SMALL BUSINESSES FEAR BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT WOULD DAMAGE GROWTH OUTLOOK

Across the UK, 86% of small businesses fear the possibility of specific Budget announcements next week that, in their view, would negatively impact the growth outlook and finance of their…

Drivers should ditch confusing car finance and run cars like mobile phone contracts

Drivers should ditch the trap of confusing car finance and treat their cars like mobile phone contracts, say motoring experts at LeaseCar, recently rebranded from Central Contracts. The firm says…

VQS clears over one million miles as EV movements surge

Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS), the UK’s largest independent supplier of vehicle inspections and logistics, successfully moved over one million miles across the UK in September. New data from VQS reveals…

NEARLY HALF OF WORKERS COULD ONLY COVER THEIR BILLS FOR FOUR WEEKS IF AN INJURY LEFT THEM UNABLE TO WORK

One in four Brits have no personal savings, while 11% of workers could not cover their essential living costs at all without an income, new research reveals British workers are…