James McNeill

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | James McNeill

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is upgrading its Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic ride (Image: Blackpool Pleasure Beach) Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced an update to one of its most popular rides. The theme park is upgrading its Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic ride, inspired by the latest film, Vengeance Most Fowl. Changes follow today's release of the BAFTA-winning short on Netflix and include five new scenes featuring fan-favourite characters from the film.

3 days ago | asianimage.co.uk | James McNeill

2 1/2 Jay Sean will headline this year’s Middlesbrough Mela. The artist, known for hits like Down and Ride It, will perform on Saturday, August 16, as part of the festival’s 35th anniversary celebrations in Albert Park. Jay Sean is set to make an exclusive UK appearance in a show hosted by DJs and presenters from the BBC Asian Network.

3 days ago | burytimes.co.uk | James McNeill

Rose Court in Radcliffe, run by HC-One, took part in Care Home Open Week from June 16 to 22, with its main event held on June 18. The care home hosted a "summer garden festival" inspired by the golden days of British seaside holidays. Leanne Batten-Smith, care home manager at Rose Court, said: "It’s been absolutely amazing and overwhelming to see our residents and their families come together to celebrate with the local community.

3 days ago | burytimes.co.uk | James McNeill

The annual event allows people to demonstrate their support for people in the military (Image: Transport for Greater Manchester) Military personnel, veterans, and cadets can travel for free across Greater Manchester this weekend. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) announced the move in support of Armed Forces Day, which falls on Saturday, June 28.

3 days ago | burytimes.co.uk | James McNeill

Mulberry Bush Nursery in Walshaw was praised in the report as a "nurturing and inspiring environment where children flourish". With inspectors commending the care, education and "outstanding, high-quality interactions" from staff. Nursery director Jo Kinloch said: "We are thrilled that the hard work and dedication displayed by our fantastic team every day at nursery has been recognised by Ofsted during their visit. "We are very proud of the entire team.