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Pensioners banned from 'bucket list' cruise due to little known passport rule

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Miranda Xena Pell

Jenny Gee, 69, and Trevor Bamford, 77, were left disappointed when they were denied entry onto their dream cruise to New York due to a post-Brexit passport rule that they were unaware of. The rule meant they couldn't sail through EU waters. The couple had planned the trip for the autumn, with the voyage being a bucket-list item for Trevor. They were scheduled to set sail on Sunday, April 27, just two weeks after Trevor completed three years of treatment for severe prostate cancer.
Can you still volunteer at Glastonbury if you missed out on resale tickets?

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Miranda Xena Pell

The official resale took place over two dates this weekThe final opportunity has now passed for music fans to secure tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2025. In June, thousands of people will descend on Somerset's Worthy Farm on June 25 as Glastonbury returns for another year. While the original sale took place back in November 2024, when tickets sold out within 40 minutes, the official Glastonbury resale took place this week - with separate dates for coach tickets and general weekend tickets.
What time is Glastonbury 2025 resale and how to get tickets

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Miranda Xena Pell

A resale of general admission tickets will take place on Sunday morningMusic fans hoping to attend Glastonbury Festival have one final chance to get their hands on tickets this weekend. Returning to Worthy Farm, Somerset, Glastonbury Festival is set to kick off on Wednesday, June 25, for five days of iconic music and performance - and the official ticket resale is taking place this week.
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra to make MMA debut and calls out Luis Suarez

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Miranda Xena Pell

He has officially confirmed he is set to fight in Paris next monthPatrice Evra has joked that he wants to fight Luis Suarez after announcing he will make his Mixed Martial Arts debut in Paris next month. The former Manchester United and France defender, 43, said he would even allow the former Uruguay international to bite him in a bout at Professional Fighters League Europe’s Paris event on May 23 at the Accor Arena in Bercy.
Gregg Wallace admits he ‘thought about suicide all the time’ after misconduct allegations

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Miranda Xena Pell

It comes after a host of complaints came to light last yearGregg Wallace has admitted that after misconduct allegations were made against him, he “thought about suicide all the time”. The 60-year-old TV presenter stepped away from hosting BBC cooking show MasterChef after a host of historical complaints came to light last year, which led to an external investigation by the show’s production company, Banijay UK.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Miranda Xena Pell

Brian Thompson was shot outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4, 2024Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge after the death of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson. It comes after US prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him.
Met Office reveals exactly how high temperatures will reach in UK capital cities every day next week

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Miranda Xena Pell

It comes after temperatures of up to 27C have been forecast for the UK next weekAhead of a week of sunshine and warm weather, the Met Office has revealed the temperature in Belfast, Edinburgh and London each day of the week. The Met Office revealed that temperatures are forecast to rise next week across large parts of the UK, with some areas in southern England expected to reach 27°C on Wednesday.
Aldi announces ‘sell-out’ 5-in-one product set to return to stores

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Miranda Xena Pell

Supermarket giant Aldi has announced the return of a "sell-out" product from next week. Aldi’s 5-in-1 Hair Styleris returning to the middle aisle as a limited-edition Special Buys item – ready to save shoppers hundreds of pounds and valuable time each morning. Branded as a "Dyson Airwrap alternative" by influencers all over TikTok, the hair styler will be available in Aldi stores up and dornw the country from May 1, alongside other beauty electronics.
Dermatologist issues sun damage warning ahead of 27C weather and high UV levels

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Miranda Xena Pell

Brits are being warned to wear that sun cream if heading outside next weekSunshine and temperatures of up to 27C are set to sweep across the UK from next week, according to Met Office forecasts, making the weather up to 10C higher than the seasonal average. Current forecasts suggest that parts of the UK, including Greater Manchester, could see temperatures of 25C next week (April 30), with other areas, such as London, reaching a whopping 27C.
‘Super rare’ £1 coin with engraving error could be worth £500

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Miranda Xena Pell

This £1 coin was printed with a dating errorThis rare £1 coin with a printing error could be worth up to £500, according to a coin expert. After more than 30 years in circulation, the round one pound coin was replaced in 2017 with a 12-sided coin to reduce the amount of counterfeit coins created.