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2 weeks ago | 
dailyrecord.co.uk | Amy Browne |Emma Gill |Ewan Mowat
Are YOU smarter than a 10-year-old? Take this test and find out. Exam season has arrived and students across the country are hard at work revising for and sitting these crucial tests. In Scotland, when it comes to exams, it's mostly for older pupils. As teenagers, Scots schoolkids will take on their National Qualifications and potentially Highers and Advanced Highers as they move up the years.
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2 months ago | 
lancs.live | What's OnEmma Gill |Emma Gill |Susan Newton
Sitting beside a busy Manchester Airport runway is one of the most unique pubs in the country. The Airport Pub is a popular establishment for plane spotters and children who enjoy the activity of planes taking off and landing. But now, the pub has undergone a revamp and is more appealing than ever. A new play area has been launched at the pub, seven years after it was first installed.
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2 months ago | 
lancs.live | What's OnEmma Gill |Emma Gill |Susan Newton
Blackpool Pleasure Beach have announced there will be a new ride coming to the park - and it's set to the be the biggest of its kind. The new Gyro Swing will cost £8.72m and is a giant spinning pendulum that swings 120 degrees and reaches 138 feet at its highest point. It will be able to seat 40, with riders facing outwards with their legs dangling. Riders will also be able to feel as though they are flying over the sea as it will be located in the north of the park close to the perimeter.
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Mar 9, 2025 | 
lancs.live | Emma Gill |Susan Newton
Life is busy and cooking up evening meals can often feel like a chore. It's easy to make and buy the same things every week, but it's nice to have a bit of variety in our cycle of meals at home. Affordability is also a factor, particularly those with families who want to cook delicious food without spending the earth. Jamie Oliver's new Channel 4 show, Jamie's £1 Wonders and Money Saving Meals aims to give viewers just that - cheap, tasty meal ideas.
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Mar 8, 2025 | 
lancs.live | What's OnEmma Gill |Emma Gill |Susan Newton
If you're looking for something to do with the kids over the weekend, or you fancy a trip somewhere new - we might have the answer. Last Drop Village is tucked behind a housing estate near Turton and is perfect for a family-friendly day out. You can enjoy walking around the community, with plenty of shops and businesses that have been transformed for the modern world. You can also enjoy a bite to eat in a relaxed atmosphere, with friendly staff and plenty to do.
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Dec 25, 2024 | 
lancs.live | Emma Gill |Adam Maidment |Liv Clarke |Jenna Campbell
Christmas is a time to indulge, to buy the chocolates you've been eyeing up in the shop and bake mince pies with your family. After we've battled the busy supermarket rush, the upcoming festive period means it's almost time to crack open the treats you've got stashed away. From pigs in blankets to Christmas pudding - there's a lot to look forward to and indulge in. Over at the Manchester Evening News, the team have been ranking their favourite festive treats. Here's what they thought.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
lancs.live | What's OnEmma Gill |Emma Gill |Susan Newton
As Christmas is looming, you may be considering what your festive tipple is going to be. Most of us enjoy a fizzy number this time of year, particularly as it's a special occasion filled with good food, company and festivities. Prosecco is a favourite during the Christmas period, with bottles of the fizzy beverage flying off the shelves for parties, gatherings and the day itself. But, whilst you're paying for everything else, you might not want to fork out on anything expensive.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Talya Honebeek |Emma Gill
Martin Lewis, a name we're all familiar with for financial advice, has branded tumble dryers 'demon appliances'. This is due to their high running costs, which can reach up to £1 per hour. On an episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast, he advised against using these appliances and recommended a more cost-effective alternative for drying clothes - a dehumidifier. Over the past year, I've certainly reduced my use of the tumble dryer and rely less on central heating.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
lancs.live | Dianne Bourne |Adam Maidment |Emma Gill |Susan Newton
In the lead up to the big day on December 25, a lot of us are either eagerly anticipating our Christmas dinners or we've already started prepping for it. It's the main event and a meal a lot of us look forward to throughout the year - but who says you can only have it once? Once you've done your Christmas shopping and you're feeling a bit peckish, there's nothing stopping you heading to your closest supermarket and having an early turkey dinner, but which supermarket should you head to?
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
lancs.live | Amy Fenton |Emma Gill
Visitors to a woodland pub in one of Britain's poshest villages just over the Lancashire border can enjoy pie and chips for just £9.79. In 2022 Haigh in Aspull, Wigan, was dubbed as the 'poshest' village and named as the 'most desirable' rural haven by the Daily Telegraph. The village's pub, the Balcarres Arms, has just welcomed new proprietors, Becca and Jake Howarth. MEN reporter Emma Gill visited the cosy local for a warming winter's meal and was amazed at the price.
