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Gladiators has been a big hit on the BBC and fans can see their heroes live in November and December

Half-price Gladiators tickets for show little boy calls 'best ever’

Mariah Carey is bringing her magical pre-Christmas show to the UK

Last tickets to see Mariah Carey’s pre-Christmas UK shows

Neil Evans has been appointed as ProofID's chief AI officer

Ad Feature ProofID appoints Neil Evans as Chief AI Officer

The programme follows Donal MacIntyre as he casts a microscopic lens over real cases from across the UK

Ad Feature Donal MacIntyre’s UK Killer Evidence returns to TRUE CRIME next week

'I'm a bee expert - tips to turn your garden into a buzzing sanctuary'

The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and going on a world tour in 2026, including nine UK dates, and tickets are now on sale.

The Pussycat Dolls Tour 2026: Get your tickets on Ticketmaster now

The Play For All collection includes nine inclusive play towers, five sensory-focused items, and 35 additional components.

Ad Feature Creative Play launches inclusive playground range

The supermarket has revealed the popular products shoppers checked-out across 10 UK cities.

Lidl unveils ‘Lidl Wrapped’ - festive paper inspired by top buys

Creamfields have announced they're launching a new record label to champion a new generation of electronic artists.

Creamfields launches new record label, Creamfields Recordings

Nearly four in 10 have visited a restaurant because it had blown up on social media.

The top 20 trending food spots in the UK have been named

Jethro Offemaria ran for the National Autistic Society at the 2025 Great South Run.

My year-long running challenge is complete
Autistic hero completes 2025 charity running challenge for the National Autistic Society and now focused on the 2026 running challenge.
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London topped the list for business growth in the UK

The top cities for business growth in the UK, according to study

Zoe, Angel and Lisa. Picture: Zoe Godden

Women help raise thousands for friend left unable to walk

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Ad Feature Here's how to provide the best corporate catering service in 2025

Children’s wonders of the world revealed for the first time

The move creates a new force in the North West’s marketing scene

Ad Feature Leading UK digital agency secures acquisition - with promising growth

Upper Austria

Review: Why Upper Austria has it all - visit before everyone else does

Luton Airport is among the most expensive UK airports for drop-off on a cost-per-minute basis.

Watch: How much is drop-off parking at Luton Airport?

Gallaghairs' opens in the Manchester Picadilly Premier Inn to give guests a free Oasis style haircut

Oasis fans flock to 'Gallaghairs' pop-up barber to get iconic haircut

Supermarket celebrates Oasis reunion with Mancunian tribute

The shows are taking place across three major UK cities - London, Manchester and Birmingham

Ad Feature UK charity, Human Appeal, announces summer Comedy Tour

Paul Carroll released report detailing how the live music experience has shifted over three decades

Ad Feature The cost of live music has SOARED over 30 years, report reveals

Kirkstall abbey in Leeds

Top 3 historic buildings and landmarks to explore in the UK

From tents to glitter: 7 ways to go greener at Glastonbury

From who could guest with Charli XCX to who might play a guerrilla gig this weekend; here's a round up of the last minute rumours for Parklife 2025.

Who could be surprise guests at Parklife 2025?

Selfridges x Salford Rum: A limited edition collaboration celebrating local craft and luxury

New limited edition Selfridges x Salford Rum collaboration

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Moves

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

The BRIT Awards are set to take place in Manchester for both the 2026 and 2027 ceremonies

The BRIT Awards to move from London for 2026 and 2027 ceremonies
The move comes as the MOBO Awards have held their last two ceremonies in Sheffield and Newcastle.
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Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

Semir Omar paid nothing for his draw ticket - and he hit the jackpot

Dad-to-be wins Mini in BOTB giveaway

Rawal Rehman is arrested in a restaurant two days after killing three-year-old Lulu Palmisano from Burnley in a crash.

Watch: “Cocaine-fuelled” driver arrested after killing girl in crash

The Snow Centre

We visited the closest indoor ski centre to London

First Choice unlocks 200+ new routes with Ryanair

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Hitchin Musician Danny Addison releases new single ‘Pheromone’ ahead of debut al...

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Storm’s season ends in agony

Most Brits crave a holiday at Easter, and city breaks are most popular

Of those who have been targeted by scammers, nearly half have had their money stolen over the last year

Over one in four scammed adults felt embarrassed at being caught out

The Leven Manchester, in the centre of the city, is the perfect hotel to stay in to enjoy the nightlife. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in a Manchester hotel - perfect for a friends weekend away

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

Balaclava-clad teen threatens shop owner at knifepoint.

Watch: Balaclava-clad teen threatens shop owner at knifepoint

Charli XCX is one of the big names set to perform at Heaton Park at this year's Parklife festival.

Parklife 2025: essential information including travel & opening times

Victoria Quinlan, a dog groomer, was crowned Miss Manchester and will compete in Miss England beauty pageant.

I'm a dog-mad beauty queen. I want an end to cruel puppy farms

Sir Trevor McDonald, 85, was encouraged out of retirement to announce The Big Nationwide Thank You

Sir Trevor McDonald announces £600m Nationwide 'Thank You' fund

What you should do if you spot a UFO - as UK 'sightings' surge

Architects are set for three UK arena shows this year as part of their wider 2025 European Tour.

Architects set to perform three UK arena dates on their European tour
The band are set to tour arenas across Europe in October 2025 alongside opening for Linkin Park 🎶🎸🎶
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People walk in the park.

Temperatures to reach 17°C in some parts of the UK today

FLO have postponed their upcoming UK tour dates due to an injury that took place during rehearsals.

FLO postpone 2025 UK tour after rehearsal injury

Cyclists ride their bicycles in the sunshine in Richmond Park.

Exact time UK set to be hotter than Madrid this week

You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spain

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

Couple surprise wedding guests with WhatsApp invite on the day.

Watch: Couple surprise wedding guests with WhatsApp invite on the day

A row of terraced houses.

Watch: Six areas that will see highest council tax rises in 2025

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

Manchester Airport Terminal 2

First look at what Manchester Airport Terminal 2 will look like

Samantha Rhodes, Managing Director, and Josie Mortimer, People and Culture Director, view the new signage at Partou’s Nursery Support Centre in Manchester

Sign of exciting times as Partou rebrand gathers pace

Manchester City's Omar Marmoush was one of the biggest signings of the January window. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

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