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Brits Fear Awkward Silences In Public Speaking
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Preply surveyed over 1,000 Brits to uncover the scenarios that spark the most dread of awkward moments. Unsurprisingly, public speaking ranked second on the list with 35% of the UK admitting awkward silences in this situation would be their biggest fear.
1:00 AM 18th February 2025
Railway Romances And The LNER Connection
Natt and Nick
LNER has searched high and low, from Scottish Highlands to the streets of London to find some of the most heart-warming railway romances. Couples Angela and Victor, Jess and Andrew, and Natt and Nick all found love on the lines and are sharing their special stories this Valentine’s Day.
11:06 AM 14th February 2025
New Research Reveals It Costs Over £32,000 To Move House
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With the cost of living going through the roof, getting onto the property ladder has never been more expensive. And it's not just the deposit and legal fees that are burning a hole in your pocket. HCB Solicitors reveals the true costs of moving into your first home, from energy bills and broadband to buying furniture can cost up to £32,350.
8:46 AM 17th February 2025
Oeuk Urges Government To Support A Clear Funding Path For The UK’s Carbon Capture Ambitions Ahead Of Spending Review
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Industry body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is asking the Chancellor to stick to commitments to back two additional major carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects in North-East Scotland and the Humber ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).
1:00 AM 14th February 2025
Demand Cools In January But Sales Expected To Heat Up In The Months Ahead
Sales market activity appears to level-off. House prices continue to rise steadily nationally. Further pick-up in properties available for sale/Lettings availability continues to outstrip demand.
1:00 AM 13th February 2025
£41m To Gear Up North West’s New Walking, Wheeling And Cycling Projects
Funding will help councils deliver new cycle tracks and footpaths across North West. Comes as part of £291m national pot to build happier, healthier and greener places. New guidance to help councils engage and ensure local communities are involved in new projects.
2:00 AM 12th February 2025
Opinion
The Power To Do Things Differently
In the words of Bob Dylan, “the times they are a changing”. The Devolution White Paper may not sound like a best seller but it does warrant greater public attention and applause. It lays the foundations for full fat devolution and probably heralds the biggest change in how we are governed in a generation. Whilst the detail and the HOW?
1:01 AM 12th February 2025
NCUB Welcomes Move To Increase Apprentice Numbers But Further Clarity On Coming Reforms Needed
The Department for Education’s move to create 10,000 additional apprenticeships is a promising step towards addressing critical skills shortages across the UK. However, uncertainty remains around funding for higher and degree apprenticeships, raising concerns for universities and employers alike.
1:00 AM 12th February 2025
Aldi Opens Applications For Apprenticeship Roles In Lancashire
Aldi Bolton apprentice
Aldi is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK in 2025, including in Lancashire. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket is welcoming applications for its apprenticeship scheme, with opportunities now live across stores and warehouse roles. At Aldi, Store Apprentices can earn £8.61 per hour, rising to £12.07.
5:52 PM 11th February 2025
Dementia UK Shares Tips On Tackling Tough Conversations Around Dementia Ahead Of Free Clinics In Carlisle
Ruby Guild
Dementia specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at Nationwide’s Carlisle branch to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by the condition
1:01 AM 11th February 2025
Helping Hospitality Businesses Thrive
Steve and Amanda White, Market Cross Guest House, Northumberland
While 2024 saw higher room occupancy rates in the UK’s hospitality sector approaching pre-pandemic levels, challenges persisted. Rising operating costs, including energy prices, inflation, and a shift in consumer spending habits, continued to strain businesses. According to the ONS, 60% of adults were cutting back on non-essentials, while 44% are shopping around more.
1:00 AM 11th February 2025
Report Reveals Uk’s Surprising House Price Growth Hotspots
Analysis from property investment firm UOWN reveals that the North is outpacing traditional property hotspots for biggest growth in house prices.
12:00 AM 11th February 2025
Letter to the Editor: Law Society
Dear Editor, As we celebrate the Law Society of England and Wales 200th anniversary, we reflect on the role of solicitors in the justice system. Nearly eight in 10 people who have used a solicitor in the past five years report positive experiences, highlighting our profession’s vital role in both society and the economy.
5:33 PM 10th February 2025
Strip Back The Equality Act To Protect Genuinely Disadvantaged, Says New IEA Report
Treating people differently based on characteristics beyond their control is illiberal, divisive, and fails to help those who are genuinely disadvantaged UK equality legislation has evolved beyond preventing direct discrimination to actively promoting different treatment based on group identities, creating a two-tier society The Equality Act should be stripped back to focus solely on preventing…
1:01 AM 10th February 2025
YouGov/Cebr Consumer Confidence Index Registers Biggest Drop In Perceptions Of Retrospective Business Activity Since The Start Of The Pandemic
YouGov and the Centre for Economic and Business Research measure various aspects of consumer confidence every month. In January, retrospective business activity measures registered the largest fall in since the start of the pandemic.Perception of forward-looking business activity dropped by the largest amount since August 2022. People’s perception of the health of their household finances over the past 30 days also dropped.
1:00 AM 10th February 2025
Students Reveal How Studying T-Levels Changed Their Life Ahead And Can Pave The Way To Higher Education
The UCAS deadline is a crucial milestone for students planning to apply to universities in the UK and whilst the 2025 intake may have just submitted their applications, there will also be lots of younger students who have completed their GCSEs, or will do this year, and are thinking about their future. They may know they want to go to university when they’re 18, but how will they get there?
1:00 AM 8th February 2025
The Art Of The Steal
Roger Winterbottom
Features Writer
In a move that will shock literally no-one who has been paying any attention, Donald Trump has yet again come up with an absurd, facile solution to an intractable geopolitical problem.
1:00 AM 8th February 2025
‘Too Busy To Budget’: Time-Poor Young Professionals Risking Financial Future, Research Shows
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Nearly one-third of millennials cite time constraints and stress as barriers to managing their money effectively, raising concerns about financial control and long-term wellbeing.
1:00 AM 7th February 2025
ONS Data Reveals Liver Disease Causes 76% Of Alcohol Related Deaths In UK
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Alcohol-related deaths have hit an all time high, according to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics, and with 76% of these deaths attributed to liver disease, the British Liver Trust is calling for urgent action to halt this escalating health crisis across the UK.
1:00 AM 6th February 2025
Record Investment In Flood Defences To Protect Thousands Of UK Homes And Businesses
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A record £2.65 billion will be committed to build or maintain up to 1,000 flood defences. Protecting more than 66,000 properties, after government inherited flood defences in their worst condition on record. Delivers on the Government’s Plan for Change by supporting economic security in communities across the UK, protecting homes and businesses from costly damage
1:01 AM 5th February 2025
Government Urged To Introduce National Health Inequalities Strategy
The Government is being urged to introduce a national health inequalities strategy to tackle England’s widening health inequality gap, in a new report by the Local Government Association. The report Building Fairer Towns, Cities, and Regions: Insights from Marmot Places, is being launched at the LGA’s Smith Square Debate Health inequalities – can councils close the gap?
1:00 AM 5th February 2025
Earn While You Learn” Says Northern As It Opens Up Applications For Engineering Apprenticeships Across The North Of England
Budding engineers should “earn while you learn” on the railway according to the boss of the region’s biggest train operator. As the UK gets set to mark National Apprenticeship Week next week (10-16 February), Northern has announced plans to recruit engineering apprentices at five of its TrainCare Centres across the North of England.
8:47 AM 4th February 2025
Public To Vote For Favourite UK Railway Artworks As Modern Railway Celebrates 200th Anniversary
Global public to narrow down 200 railway-themed artworks to just 20 by voting for their three favourites The longlist features paintings, drawings and sculptures from almost 100 collections. The final twenty artworks will be showcased in a digital exhibition hosted by Art UK, the online home of the UK's national art collection. The public will then vote for their favourite railway artwork of all time as part of the Railway 200 campaign marking the railway’s bicentenary.
1:01 AM 4th February 2025
More Than Half Of Tradespeople Hit By Theft In The North West Last Year Were Repeat Victims In Space Of 12 Months, Research Finds
Nearly nine in 10 North West tradespeople suffered theft in last 12 months. Repeat victims a worrying trend, NFU Mutual research reveals. More than a third of UK tradespeople say biggest worry is theft and repeat theft. NFU Mutual publishes security advice to try and deter criminals.
1:01 AM 3rd February 2025
Stamp Duty Hike On Second Home And Buy-To-let Purchases Has Little Impact On Housing Market
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Data from one of the North of England’s residential conveyancing firms has revealed that the government’s attempts to curtail buy-to-let and second home purchases, by increasing stamp duty for additional homes, have had minimal impact on the market.
1:00 AM 3rd February 2025
Old Man Shouts At Cloud
Roger Winterbottom
Features Writer
“My administration will set the highest possible bar for aviation safety,” said Donald Trump. “We have to have our smartest people. It doesn’t matter what they look like, how they speak, who they are. It matters.
1:00 AM 1st February 2025
TransPennine Express Launches First Ever Graduate Scheme For Future Rail Leaders
TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched its first-ever graduate scheme, offering opportunities for people looking to embark on a rewarding career in the rail industry. Four graduate placements are now available across key areas of the business from working in engineering to gaining experience in finance.
2:22 PM 30th January 2025
UK’s Best Farm Attractions Named
Winners of the National Farm Attractions Network Awards 2025 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Britain’s greatest farm-based attractions have been celebrated at the National Farm Attractions Network’s (NFAN) Awards Gala Dinner in Blackpool. The National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN), which has almost 300 members, unites the farm and rural attractions industry, and its prestigious National Farm Attractions Network Awards celebrate the very best of the industry across the UK.
11:10 AM 30th January 2025
Growth Alone Won’t Cut Child Poverty, As Gap Between UK Countries Set To Widen
The UK government won’t see progress on child poverty by the end of this Parliament – even with high economic growth – if investment in social security does not form a part of its child poverty strategy.
1:00 AM 30th January 2025
A Taxing Few Days Ahead As The Clock Ticks Down On Self-Assessment Deadline
With the self-assessment deadline fast approaching, millions of UK taxpayers have a stressful few days ahead. Chartered accounting and business advisory firm, Saffery in Leeds has revealed what taxpayers need to know about tax returns and is providing advice to anyone who still needs to file one.
1:00 AM 30th January 2025
Rents Have Soared By As Much As 72% Across These Areas Of The Rental Market Over The Last Decade
The latest research by Tlyfe, the UK’s tenant lifecycle app launched by OpenBrix, has revealed that, over the last decade, Salford tops the table when it comes to the highest rate of rental growth, with the average rent in the area having increased by 72.4%.
1:00 AM 29th January 2025
Theatres Trust Announces Theatres At Risk Register 2025
Five council-owned theatres added to the list as pressures on local authority budgets hit home
1:00 AM 28th January 2025
Join The Conservation Volunteers
Camden Green Gym CGG St Martin's Garden.
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) invites individuals from all walks of life to join their fun and free volunteering sessions, which are open to everyone. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to conservation, there’s a place for you to contribute to a greener, healthier future for our communities.
1:00 AM 27th January 2025
Opinion
A Political Pinch Of Salt
Andrew Liddle
Guest Writer
Andrew Liddle vents his spleen on the Westminster Bubble
1:00 AM 25th January 2025
ABI Issues Advice For Those Affected By Storm Eowyn
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The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is reassuring homeowners and businesses impacted by Storm Eowyn that their insurers will be ready to help and support them.
12:00 AM 25th January 2025
IoD/ Disability@work: Government Must Get Balance Right On Mandatory Disability Reporting Reforms
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The Institute of Directors and Disability@Work have backed the government’s plans to introduce mandatory disability pay gap reporting in the upcoming Equality (Race and Disability) Bill.
1:00 AM 24th January 2025
Weather Tips Issued As Storm Éowyn Ramps Up After Tornado Threat And Red And Amber Warnings
As Storm Éowyn approaches, bringing very strong winds and widespread disruption, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is urging the public to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The storm is expected to impact Northern England, Southern Scotland, North Wales, and Northern Ireland during an amber warning from 6am to 9pm tomorrow.
4:22 PM 23rd January 2025
LNER Travel Advice Ahead Of Storm Eowyn
The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings for high winds across the UK on Friday 24 January 2025. The arrival of Storm Éowyn is expected to cause widespread disruption across the rail network. There will no trains operating north of Newcastle in either direction from 11.00 on Friday 24 January 2025.
10:18 AM 23rd January 2025
Heating Hacks: How to Prepare for Spring to Save Hundreds on Your Energy Bills
With winter in full swing, many households keep their heating on longer than necessary, often without realising the impact on their energy bills. Fischer Future Heat, a leading innovator in energy-efficient heating solutions, reveals the hidden costs of leaving your heating on and offers essential tips to prepare for spring that could save you hundreds of pounds.
1:00 AM 23rd January 2025
Storm Éowyn – AA Advice
The AA is issuing advice to drivers ahead of the arrival of the first named storm of 2025, Storm Éowyn (pronounced "ay-oh-win"). The Met Office has issued an Amber warning which covers Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, northern England and North Wales, for strong winds, heavy rain and snow. The warning is in place from 0600 until 2100 on Friday 24 January.
12:00 AM 23rd January 2025
Thefts Are On The Increase - Quad Bike And Pickup Truck Owners Beware
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
Over the last few weeks, North Yorkshire Police has seen a sharp increase in the theft of quad bikes, all-terrain vehicles and pickup trucks. If you are an owner, you should be aware that thieves are particularly active at the moment and the advice is to take every step you can to keep your quad or ATV safe.
1:00 AM 22nd January 2025
Number Of People With Cancer In The UK Reaches Record High Of Almost 3.5 Million
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Cancer charity calls for change as it warns of ‘unacceptable cancer care gap’ across the UK and the number of people with cancer reaches all-time high
6:28 AM 21st January 2025
Warm Welcome Week Launches Right Across The UK On Blue Monday
Warm Welcome Week is endorsed by the former Prime Minister, Rt Hon Gordon Brown
1:00 AM 20th January 2025
LNER Welcomes Announcement Of Azuma Train Set
Hornby, the iconic British model railway manufacturer, is launching a brand-new train set featuring the modern LNER Azuma train. It marks a major change to their entry level high-speed train set, which for many years has showcased the beloved InterCity 125 train.
1:00 AM 17th January 2025
Top Energy Saving Tips For 2025
Here are some top tips from William Hobbs at MyJobQuote.co.uk on how to make 2025 your year for saving energy!
Adjust Your Thermostat
Adjusting your thermostat to maintain a consistent and comfortable temperature within your home is a vital first step to saving on energy costs.
1:00 AM 17th January 2025
Avanti Strike On Sunday Suspended To Allow Intensive Talks
RMT has suspended planned strike action on Avanti West Coast services for the next two Sundays to allow intensive talks to take place following recent approaches by Avanti. Strike dates suspended are:
Sunday 19th January Sunday 26th January
All other previously announced strike dates remain in place.
3:44 PM 16th January 2025
£30 Million To Clean Up Sea Travel And Turbocharge Coastal Economies
Funding will boost growth and create jobs throughout the UK, as well as move towards an era of zero-emission shipping.
3:05 PM 16th January 2025
10 Things Renters Can Do To Personalise Their Home
With property prices constantly increasing, more and more of us are choosing to rent our homes rather than buy them outright. Rented homes may come with certain aspects that we cannot change depending on the specifications provided by the landlord, but this absolutely does not mean we cannot make it our own.
1:00 AM 16th January 2025
UK Residential Market Ends 2024 On A Firm Footing
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House sales see growth in December. Buyer enquiries continue to grow albeit at a slower pace and respondents report increases in new instructions House prices now rising across all parts of the UK Demand for rental properties stabilises but squeezed supply continues to push rents higher.
1:00 AM 16th January 2025
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