Catherine Pye

4 weeks ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Catherine Pye

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Here are 15 of the best Blackpool hotels to suit everry budget as summer season 2025 gets underway.

1 month ago | lep.co.uk | Catherine Pye

As Samlesbury Hall celebrates its 700th anniversary, a major new book is set to reveal the full, dramatic sweep of its remarkable story. Written by author, television presenter and Samlesbury Hall Trustee Jason Karl, Samlesbury Hall – A Journey Through Time is a rich and atmospheric exploration of one of Lancashire’s most iconic and enigmatic buildings.

1 month ago | newcastleworld.com | Catherine Pye

If you’re hitting the road this Bank Holiday, you might be using a service station. Notoriously expensive, there appears to be a big difference between operators, with some offering farmshops and organic products, while some offer more traditional, cheap and cheerful takeaway options. Ninety of the UK’s motorway service stations have been rated by readers of Which? for their overall satisfaction, and then in areas including cleanliness, price of products, accessibility, and range of facilities.

1 month ago | lep.co.uk | Catherine Pye

Booths supermarket are trialling a new garlic bread initiative in a bid to crack-down on food waste. The trial will take place in three Booths stores in Garstang, Knutsford and Ulverston stores, and will roll out to all stores after a successful trial. The Booths Brand team have developed several garlic bread recipes to be made directly in stores that make the use of leftover bread not sold that day.

1 month ago | lep.co.uk | Catherine Pye

If you’re hitting the road this Bank Holiday, you might be using a service station. Notoriously expensive, there appears to be a big difference between operators, with some offering farmshops and organic products, while some offer more traditional, cheap and cheerful takeaway options. Ninety of the UK’s motorway service stations have been rated by readers of Which? for their overall satisfaction, and then in areas including cleanliness, price of products, accessibility, and range of facilities.