A Chopped 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Races to Victory at Silverstone to Become the UK’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour Winner
A radical 1972 Volkswagen Beetle that will now be sold to raise money for cancer research is the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour UK winner, securing the title at CarFest,…
RECKLESS IN THE SUN: THOSE CONCEALING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FROM INSURERS ARE MOST LIKELY TO PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK ON HOLIDAY
Holidaymakers taking the risk of travelling without the insurance they need are among the most likely to opt for adrenaline-fuelled experiences during their holidays abroad. Three in four (76%) people…
WIRRAL POETRY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PICTURESQUE PORT SUNLIGHT
Picturesque Port Sunlight Village will once again become a meeting place for poets, performers and poetry lovers this autumn as Wirral Poetry Festival returns on 3rd and 4th October, bringing…
MORE THAN HALF OF BRITS HAVE BOOKED A HOLIDAY INSPIRED BY A NOVEL
Summer is a time of year when books are closely associated with holiday season – with many publishers and retailers putting forward their suggested lists of essential reads for summer…
Affordability drives summer plans as more Scots seek ways to cut costs on days out
Families in Scotland are becoming increasingly cost-conscious when planning summer activities, with more than two in five (42%) actively seeking more discounts and deals on attractions and experiences compared to…
HEATWAVE FAILS TO SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION
School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave grips Britain, the great British…
FREE EARLY YEARS STORYTELLING EVENT THIS AUGUST!
A free, fun and interactive storytelling and creative workshop is coming to Kingsley & Co bookshop in Bootle on Saturday 8th August! Dr. Denise Wright’s Disgusting And Delicious Shapes with…
CHILDREN CAN BECOME AUTHORS THANKS TO HARPER’S BIG IDEA!
Nine-year-old Harper Hawthorne, from Wirral, has created a groundbreaking concept with her dad that enables children to become published authors. Story Wizard is an exciting new platform that gives children…
PAFA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SAFEGUARDING FAMILIES!
For the past decade, PAFA (Parenting Assessments For All) has been transforming lives across the UK from its Wirral base, providing one of the most important yet least understood services…
Will you ‘Step up for the bears’?
People across the UK are being invited to join International Animal Rescue’s (IAR) latest fundraising challenge and help bears rescued from captivity. The “Step Up for Bears” virtual challenge runs…
National Lottery Scratchcard Winners Help Preserve UK’s Red Squirrel Population
· Red squirrels close to extinction in the UK as just 287,000 remain · National Lottery Scratchcard winners volunteer their time to preserve habitats and monitor red squirrel population numbers…
SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH OUTLOOK HITS 12-MONTH PEAK IN THE NORTH EAST DESPITE ECONOMIC FEARS OVER ENERGY PRICES AND TAX RISES
The percentage of North East-based small businesses predicting growth for the next three months has risen sharply since the start of the year from 22% in January to 33% for…
LEADING HOLIDAY PROVIDER LAUNCHES SEND BREAKS WITH 20% OFF ALL BOOKINGS
Leading holiday provider, Meadow Bay Villages has launched its new Beyond Boundaries SEND breaks at both Billing Aquadrome and Hayling Island Holiday parks. Designed for children and young people with…
AI running plans are guidebooks, not rulebooks, warns physiotherapist, as injuries spike due to below-standard AI training apps
86% of AI‑generated training plans were rated below expert standard when minimal runner information was provided Research shows that increasing the distance of a long run by more than 10%…
COME AWAY WITH ME: POPULARITY OF CITY BREAKS AND ROMANTIC HOLIDAYS DOUBLE AS UK’S APPETITE FOR OVERSEAS HOLIDAYS SOARS OVER LAST TWO YEARS
More than eight in ten adults (86%) plan a holiday abroad this year – a significant rise compared with early 2024, when seven in ten were planning a trip overseas…
FAMILY CAMPING RETURNS TO BILLING AQUADROME WITH EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH OFFER
Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park is delighted to announce the return of camping for the 2026 season, in a brand-new, dedicated area designed with families in mind. As part of its…
Candlelighters issues guidance on symptoms for International Childhood Cancer Day.
Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has published advice on how to spot the symptoms of childhood cancer, as part of International Childhood Cancer Day on Sunday February 15th. Emily Wragg…
Five unmissable ways to experience the Innsbruck region this spring
Five unmissable ways to experience the Innsbruck region this spring Spring is coming! It’s the ideal time to go out and explore, and nowhere does springtime quite as spectacularly as…
Grand Central announces 2026 community funding to support local groups making a difference
Grand Central announces 2026 community funding to support local groups making a differenceApplications open until 1 March 2026 Grand Central has announced the launch of its 2026 Community Fund, offering…
‘Oversimplified’ social media ban for under 16s won’t protect children, expert warns
A legal expert has warned that banning under 16s from social media is an ‘oversimplified’ approach that won’t protect children from online risks. The government’s plan to introduce an ‘Australia-style’…
DreamToys names Hot Wheels Formula 1® Grand Prix Race Circuit as one of 15 toys predicted to be most in demand this Christmas
Following the Hot Wheels Formula 1® announcement last month that racing fans can now collect all 10 teams and 20 drivers, DreamToys reveals Mattel’s Hot Wheels Formula 1® Grand Prix…
🖤 National Black Cat Day 2025: Celebrating the Beauty and Mystery of Britain’s Most Misunderstood Felines
Every year on October 27th, cat lovers across the UK unite to celebrate National Black Cat Day — a heartfelt campaign led by Cats Protection to shine a light on…
🖤 National Black Cat Day 2025: Celebrating the Beauty and Mystery of Britain’s Most Misunderstood Felines
Every year on October 27th, cat lovers across the UK unite to celebrate National Black Cat Day — a heartfelt campaign led by Cats Protection to shine a light on…
UK Weather Forecast for Monday 27th October 2025: Sunshine, Cool Starts, and a Calm Autumn Day
As Britain heads into the final week of October, the weather on Monday 27th October 2025 looks set to offer one of the calmer and more pleasant days of the…
GET CREATIVE WITH SLIME MART AT THE ENTERTAINER THIS NOVEMBER!
Get ready for squishy fun as The Entertainer is set to host the official Slime Mart create and take instore this November, giving kids the chance to get creative and…