Instead of plugging in headphones or burying heads in books while travelling on public transport, Brits are actually striking up conversations with strangers, as new research shows nearly three in 10 have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus. The research by First Bus reveals that …
Read More »Warner Hotels announces line-up of stars for 2025 breaks
Warner Hotels has announced its entertainment line-up for 2025, along with new Broadway-style shows, comedians and theatre breaks. Kenny Thomas, Russell Watson and YolanDa Brown are among the big names set to appear at Warner Hotels next year, along with the return of TV legend, Brian Conley and singer David …
Read More »Dads can get themselves a free frying pan if they have one name
Dads could bag themselves a free frying pan in time for Father’s Day – if they have one name. Tefal is marking Father’s Day by offering a free pan to those who have the same name as the celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. The cookware and small appliances manufacturer has worked …
Read More »Devon carnival cancelled due to rising costs
Devastated locals in a part of Devon have been told that their annual carnival will not go ahead. Exeter’s procession returned in 2022 after a 24-year absence – but organisers say ‘rising operational costs’ means it cannot go ahead in 2023. The return of the carnival to the city in …
Read More »Strictly star, Inbetweener and Dani Dyer among stars of new Masterchef series
Strictly professional Dianne Buswell, Black Eyed Peas rapper apl.de.Ap, TV star Dani Dyer and The Inbetweeners actor James Buckley are among a new batch of celebrities in the latest series of Celebrity MasterChef, it has been announced. Co-presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace will put 20 stars of the screen …
Read More »S Club 7 rebrands as five-piece S Club following death of Paul Cattermole
Pop band S Club 7 has rebranded as S Club following the death of Paul Cattermole. Hannah Spearritt will not join their 25th anniversary tour which will see the band become a five-piece. Member Jon Lee said in a video on the band’s Instagram: “You’ve probably noticed that there’s only …
Read More »Royal Mail issuing Blackadder stamps to mark 40 years since classic sitcom first aired
A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 40th anniversary of classic sitcom Blackadder. The Royal Mail said the comedy was “still loved and revered by audiences” four decades since it first aired on the BBC. The set comprises 12 stamps featuring a range of designs from …
Read More »Royal Mail issuing Blackadder stamps to mark 40 years since classic sitcom first aired
A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 40th anniversary of classic sitcom Blackadder. The Royal Mail said the comedy was “still loved and revered by audiences” four decades since it first aired on the BBC. The set comprises 12 stamps featuring a range of designs from …
Read More »Evri named worst parcel company for the second year running
Evri has claimed the title as the worst delivery company in the UK for the second year in a row. In the second annual parcel league table by Citizen’s Advice, the company formerly known as Hermes did not receive a three-star overall rating. Evri has finished bottom of the table …
Read More »I’m A Celebrity… Olivia Attwood shares ‘absolutely frightening’ reason she left the jungle
Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood has shared the “absolutely frightening” reason she left the I’m a Celebrity jungle. It comes after she has was rushed to A&E by the production crew following blood tests. Olivia then had to leave the jungle just 24 hours after arriving. She has now …
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