Wetherspoons that's been 'part of Bury's pub scene for 30 years' closes its doors for good without warning

CalMac's managing director has apologised for ageing ferries 'making life intolerable' for Scots islands amid major problems with the network.

A mum who is covered in tattoos has vowed to continue getting them until she is a pensioner.

The cost of living crisis continues to worsen, as prices are raising at their fastest rate in 30 years.

A waste management recycling business based in North Lanarkshire that lost almost all of its work due to the implications of Brexit, has shown its resilience by bouncing back.

Christine Laverty has been appointed as chief officer of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and will take up post on Monday.

Stacey Dooley, 35, has been promoting the third series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over and opened up about her interviewing technique as she stays with guests for 72 hours.The show, which airs on W, sees the Strictly Come Dancing winner gain insight into the lives of a 70-year-old dominatrix, ‘Britain’s most hated woman’ and a mother who is battling incurable cancer.Stacey discussed the experience on Dermot O’Leary's BBC Radio 2 show.She explained: “We get there on Friday and then we don’t leave their house until the Monday.The idea is that we properly immerse ourselves and it totally changes the dynamic.“When you are having an interview with someone, typically you are in quite a neutral space and you can ask quite robust questions and then you never have to see them again.”Stacey added that she thinks the Sleeps Over format is “quite a good discipline” because it means the interviewer doesn’t need to be “unnecessarily confrontational”.A post shared by W Channel (@wtvchannel)She continued: “You don’t need to be unnecessarily confrontational because I think that is quite lazy.“You have to be honest and candid with your interviewee because you can have an intense conversation and then you have to sit down and have dinner with them and ask how their shower works.”The latest series recently aired its final instalment on W, but all episodes are available to watch on Sky Go, Virgin TV Go and UKTV Play.The show has received glowing reviews from Stacey’s fans.Dan tweeted: “Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over is underrated television, I literally love it.”Elliott exclaimed: “The 70-year-old dominatrix...Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over is underrated.”And Ellie gushed: “I love Stacey Dooley, I love Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over.

her split from husband Ol Parker was revealed earlier this month.The 49-year-old shared a photo from her time in hospital just days after her split from her partner of 24 years was revealed.The Westworld actress and Hollywood star announced the news on Instagram with a photo of two strangers also in hospital.She said over the top of the photo: "In ER 'cause I got some stupid bit of glass in my foot."The beauty added "ouch though" and a downcast emoji, while also explaining what was going on in the photo.Thandiwe said: "Witnessing [a] tender moment between mother and son."The photo showed a man wrapping a woman in a blanket as they sat and waited to be seen to by professionals.It's not the first time Thandiwe has been on social media since the split from her husband Ol Parker was announced.While she has not yet commented on the breakdown of her marriage, she shared a photo of a white dress designed by Zoe Buckman.The words "do we hate our women?" was embroidered down the front, as well as some poignant words about violence against women.Meanwhile, Ol – a director best known for 2018 Mamma Mia! sequel Here We Go Again – was pictured without his wedding ring.Thandiwe and Ol, 52, have two daughters together – Ripley, 21, and Nico, 17 – and son Booker Jombe, eight.While they have been photographed a number of times together at events, they had not been seen together in public since 2020 when they were in Ibiza.Thandiwe's split and hospital trip comes weeks after she quit her role in the third Magic Mike film, which would have seen her star alongside Channing Tatum.It was reported that she and the Hollywood hunk had been involved in an on-set argument but a statement from Warner Bros suggested otherwise.The statement explained

A new operator could soon be at the helm of a former Wetherspoons which closed suddenly last month. Punters were left 'devastated' when The Robert Peel pub, in Bury, ceased trading without warning.

A post shared by Annie Lennox (@officialannielennox)Increasingly, I think Lennox’s grown-up crop is a timeless option – it’s like the cut that Twiggy and Mia Farrow debuted in the ’60s, but worn by a woman in her 60s. Inspiration for this look is rich and varied and includes Dionne Warwick, 81, Jamie Lee Curtis, 63, and Judi Dench, 87.

Friday evening is upon us... which means it's time for another Manchester Evening News pub quiz! Grab a drink, get comfy and take on our latest brain-busting bonanza.

The cost of buying a pub meal, soft drink or hotel stay could become more expensive from April as VAT levels across the hospitality sector lift back to 20 per cent.

The inaugural Dumfries Comic Con was a huge hit with all ages at the David Keswick Centre on Saturday.

Manchester’s new futuristic rollerskating rink Paradise Skate World is throwing open its doors on June 2, it’s been confirmed. And those keen to don their rollerboots and get out there can buy tickets from next week.

Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin has said he wants to turn Buckingham Palace into a pub now that the Queen has permanently moved to Windsor Castle.The popular chain pub boss has said the move would be a perfect opportunity for the Royal Family, who could make some extra cash in a conversion of palace to pub.The 66-year-old was keen to convert the property into a pub kitted out with a beer garden, taking "a section" of the historic building and turning it into a boozer.The founder and chairman of Wetherspoons told MyLondon: "The Queen's moved out early. Perfect opportunity for Timbo."Martin continued: "I wouldn't even insist on taking over the whole of Buckingham Palace, I'd just take a section and a bit of garden.

Trafford’s annual Pride celebration of LGBTQ+ arts and culture is coming back for a third year this May. Pride in Trafford will return to Waterside Arts Theatre in Sale for a five-day festival from May 17-21.

Love is in the air!

Season 2 of “Bridgerton” is honouring two members of the series’ crew who passed away before the new season premiered on Netflix.

Taylor Swift will soon have another achievement to add to her roster.The 32-year-old singer-songwriter has been chosen to receive an honorary Doctor Of Fine Arts degree from New York University.The Red pop star will also address the graduating class at the distinguished school in May. Recognition: Taylor Swift has been chosen to receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from New York UniversityThe ceremony is scheduled to take place May 18 at Yankee Stadium.The honorary degree will be a first for Taylor as her career was well underway from the time she graduated high school.

Artist in the making! Britney Spears gushed about her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s daughter Kori’s drawing — and the 19-year-old’s mom, Shar Jackson, reacted.

Chris Van Dusen is opening up about whether Benedict Bridgerton, the second son in the title family on Bridgerton, is gay.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCharlotte Ritchie is set for a main role in Season 4 of “You” at Netflix, Variety has confirmed.Ritchie will appear opposite series stars Penn Badgley as Kate. The character is described as fearsomely smart, independent, suspicious, misses nothing.