Review

Three Fishes Mitton - fine dining experience with a Lancashire twist

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The fine dining experience with a Lancashire twist – where everyone is welcome

Was it worth the money?

Was it worth the money?

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Wetherspoon's Christmas dinner is so good I finished it in seconds

Are beauty advent calendars worth the money? We tried and tested six from the high street - this is what we thought

Are beauty advent calendars worth the money? We tried and tested six from the high street - this is what we thought

From Lush to L'Occitane, our favourite beauty advent calendars for 2024

Run, don't walk to get your hands on Aldi’s returning Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel

Run, don't walk to get your hands on Aldi’s returning Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel

I tried Aldi’s Lush Snow Fairy shower gel dupe under £2 – is it as irresistible?

We went to the MTV Awards in Manchester and met some famous faces

We went to the MTV Awards in Manchester and met some famous faces

I went to the MTV EMA's at Co-Op Live to dance with Jedward, Bez and co

I tested some of Aldi's autumn-winter wine selection

I tested some of Aldi's autumn-winter wine selection

I tested Aldi's autumn and winter wine selection and no longer fancy the pub

All these Christmas adverts for 2024 have been given a rating out of 5

All these Christmas adverts for 2024 have been given a rating out of 5

Best magical Christmas adverts for 2024 so far - Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury’s and more

Have you been struggling to get rid of damp and mould in your house? I tried this budget-friendly dehumidifier for a long-lasting fix

Have you been struggling to get rid of damp and mould in your house? I tried this budget-friendly dehumidifier for a long-lasting fix

Homes and interiors

I compared £1.39 to £200 dehumidifiers in autumn – which one saved my house?

From onions in socks to garlic in milk - some remedies were more than abit

From onions in socks to garlic in milk - some remedies were more than abit

VapoRub, Olbas, chicken soup and tea - which remedy completely cured the lurgy?

Shaun Blaney as Jake and Gerard McCabe as Caroline in Stones in his Pockets

Shaun Blaney as Jake and Gerard McCabe as Caroline in Stones in his Pockets

Review: Stones in his Pockets at Octagon is a multi-tasking masterclass

I can't believe just how good these products from Aldi's Lacura Sleep Range are

I can't believe just how good these products from Aldi's Lacura Sleep Range are

I tried Aldi’s Neom and Elemis dupes - why the budget skincare results shocked me

Trawden Forest lies a few miles outside of Colne

Trawden Forest lies a few miles outside of Colne

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Exploring 'Lancashire's best kept secret' that's steeped in history

WWE at Manchester's Co-op Live

WWE at Manchester's Co-op Live

Worlds of WWE, UFC and boxing collide in epic night of entertainment at Co-op Live

Aldi is selling their newest beauty dupes inspired by Rhode and Rare Beauty, but are they worth buying?

Aldi is selling their newest beauty dupes inspired by Rhode and Rare Beauty, but are they worth buying?

It’s Rhode vs Rare Beauty in Aldi’s newest dupes – but are they worth buying?

Rhodes and the Ixian Hotel - an incredible experience

Rhodes and the Ixian Hotel - an incredible experience

I went to Rhodes looking for love at the world's greatest hotel

Toby Carvery's Too Good To Go Bag was brilliant value for money

Toby Carvery's Too Good To Go Bag was brilliant value for money

I tried a Toby Carvery Too Good To Go bag and was impressed with the generosity

Banyan Spinningfields

Banyan Spinningfields

Restaurant reviews

Restaurant launches new menu that is made for sharing - and we went to try it out

Bored of just butter on toast? Get your hands on this

Bored of just butter on toast? Get your hands on this

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Move over Lurpak – I tried the viral croissant butter and it blew my mind

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried the 2024 version of the Maple Hazel autumn menu at Costa Coffee and I'm so glad it came back

I tried the 2024 version of the Maple Hazel autumn menu at Costa Coffee and I'm so glad it came back

Maple Hazel is back at Costa Coffee and I hope it's available for years to come

Barney Taylor (Andy) and Andrew Turner (Shane) (Picture: Pamela Raith)

Barney Taylor (Andy) and Andrew Turner (Shane) (Picture: Pamela Raith)

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Review: Brassed Off is warm, funny and musically very special

Our Reporter, Liam, headed over to Preston to check out the fun

Our Reporter, Liam, headed over to Preston to check out the fun

BBC Radio 2 in the Park: 'Most songs written before I was born but it was incredible'

Run, don't walk to your local M&S

Run, don't walk to your local M&S

Marks and Spencer

I made M&S’ viral Kinder Bueno drink without coffee – the world’s best milkshake

The new Grimace Shake is purple and very strong in flavour but much thinner than other McDonald's milkshakes

The new Grimace Shake is purple and very strong in flavour but much thinner than other McDonald's milkshakes

I tried the new McDonald's Grimace Shake and love how unique it is

See why I think Sixes Social Cricket is an experience everyone has to try.

See why I think Sixes Social Cricket is an experience everyone has to try.

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I've found the perfect social outing but hear me out...it involves cricket

Be sure to check in with major banks including the likes of Lloyds, Barclays and Nationwide as they may have switch deals available which could see you pocket £100s.

Be sure to check in with major banks including the likes of Lloyds, Barclays and Nationwide as they may have switch deals available which could see you pocket £100s.

I switched banks and earnt £175 - all I did was walk into my local Lloyds branch

I spent two nights in South Wales and went kayaking and paddleboarding plus I completed the Go Ape Treetop Challenge

I spent two nights in South Wales and went kayaking and paddleboarding plus I completed the Go Ape Treetop Challenge

I spent 2 nights in the Dramatic Heart of Wales and this is why it's worth visiting

(Left) Batman's cowl from Batman (1989) | (Right) The Batmobile as seen in The Dark Knight

(Left) Batman's cowl from Batman (1989) | (Right) The Batmobile as seen in The Dark Knight

Review: Batman Unmasked is a dream experience for fans of the films

Aldi's Too Good To Go bag had an eclectic mix of items

Aldi's Too Good To Go bag had an eclectic mix of items

I tried an Aldi Too Good To Go bag and it was a surprisingly mixed experience

I tried some TikTok packing hacks before going away on holiday

I tried some TikTok packing hacks before going away on holiday

I tried TikTok packing hacks and now sitting on suitcases is a thing of the past

This Las Vegas adventure really was a trip of a lifetime

This Las Vegas adventure really was a trip of a lifetime

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I flew Premium to Las Vegas with Virgin from Manchester and felt like a royal

Alyce Liburd, Chris Hannon, Annie Kirkman and Killian Macardle in Dracula: The Bloody Truth (Picture: Pamela Raith)

Alyce Liburd, Chris Hannon, Annie Kirkman and Killian Macardle in Dracula: The Bloody Truth (Picture: Pamela Raith)

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Madcap Dracula at the Octagon is simply fang-tastic fun!

Liam Gallagher at Co-op Live

Liam Gallagher at Co-op Live

Liam Gallagher's triumphant gig brings Definitely Maybe home to Manchester

We tested sausages from Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Co-Op, Morrisons and M&S - the verdict

We tested sausages from Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Co-Op, Morrisons and M&S - the verdict

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I blind tasted supermarket sausages and the results were delightful and horrific

From the Stands - The weekly Bolton Wanderers fans' column

From the Stands - The weekly Bolton Wanderers fans' column

Bolton Wanderers FC

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VIEW FROM THE STANDS: The 'best' and 'worst' Bolton Wanderers Euro XI

Lime Kiln Farmhouse

Lime Kiln Farmhouse

Cultural attractions

Luxury farmhouse where you can enjoy panoramic views - in grounds of a castle estate

We tried Manchester's newest Mexican restaurant: Was it worth the journey?

We tried Manchester's newest Mexican restaurant: Was it worth the journey?

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We tried Manchester's newest Mexican restaurant: Was it worth the journey?

You can travel in comfort directly from Bolton to Scotland, with free food and alcohol

You can travel in comfort directly from Bolton to Scotland, with free food and alcohol

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Travel from Bolton to Scotland in style with free wine and food

The cast of Testmatch (Pictures: Helen Murray)

The cast of Testmatch (Pictures: Helen Murray)

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Thought-provoking play of two halves, Testmatch is a winner

I tested white wines from Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Coop and Morrisons, which was the best?

I tested white wines from Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Coop and Morrisons, which was the best?

Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of white wine? I happily found out

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of red wine? I happily found out

Aldi's Next Big Thing produced a number of new items coming onto their shelves including banana ketchup and Lion's Mane mushrooms

Aldi's Next Big Thing produced a number of new items coming onto their shelves including banana ketchup and Lion's Mane mushrooms

I tried the winning items from Aldi's Next Big Thing and it was an eclectic mix

The Margherita Sbagliata is only available until June 2 at Fatto a Mano restaurants

The Margherita Sbagliata is only available until June 2 at Fatto a Mano restaurants

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I tried the 'world's best pizza' and it was a classic work of Italian genius

The battle of the butters - can Lurpak be beaten? Yes, it turns out

The battle of the butters - can Lurpak be beaten? Yes, it turns out

I compared supermarket butters to Lurpak to see if it could be beaten - it was

This £20 food hamper promises 21 delicious meals - but does it deliver?

This £20 food hamper promises 21 delicious meals - but does it deliver?

This £20 food hamper promises 21 delicious meals - but does it deliver?

Would you try Banana Ketchup?

Would you try Banana Ketchup?

I tried Aldi’s Next Big Thing, Banana Ketchup and it’s oddly amazing

What cleaning products have you used to try and get rid of a bad washing machine smell?

What cleaning products have you used to try and get rid of a bad washing machine smell?

Homes and interiors

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I banished the world’s worst washing machine smell with 16p hack (and toothpaste)

Jenna May,Zweyla Micthell dos Santos, Oliver Mawdsley and Chardai Shaw with Audry II in Little Shop of Horrors (Picture: Pamela Raith)

Jenna May,Zweyla Micthell dos Santos, Oliver Mawdsley and Chardai Shaw with Audry II in Little Shop of Horrors (Picture: Pamela Raith)

Killer plant is star of Little Shop of Horrors - a show to die for at Octagon

See how five supermarket own Rosé wines taste.

See how five supermarket own Rosé wines taste.

I tried supermarket own Rosé wine and one made me want to stop drinking alcohol

Does adding salt to a cup of tea make it nicer? I tested an American scientist's theory

Does adding salt to a cup of tea make it nicer? I tested an American scientist's theory

Salt in tea? Conscript me this second in the fight against American tomfoolery

See what I thought of the ASOS Sample Sale.

See what I thought of the ASOS Sample Sale.

I bought a designer bag for £10 on ASOS Sample Sale, here’s how you can too

Why is Guinness so hard to get right? Because no one will agree

Why is Guinness so hard to get right? Because no one will agree

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How to make the best pint of the black stuff - Guinness snobs please don't shout

Looking for dog-friendly Easter eggs? These treats from Pets at Home could be the one

Looking for dog-friendly Easter eggs? These treats from Pets at Home could be the one

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These dog-friendly Easter eggs made my pet’s year (she even went on an egg hunt)

Chris Evans has penned a new book looking back at the successful reign of Bruce Rioch at Bolton Wanderers

Chris Evans has penned a new book looking back at the successful reign of Bruce Rioch at Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers FC

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First review of new Bolton Wanderers book charting the Bruce Rioch years