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Warrington Guardian •

Has Pizza Hut fallen out of favour? We went to find out

I decided to head down to the Pizza Hut, located at the Junction Nine Retail Park in Warrington, and figure out what was going on for myself. My dining companions and I arrived around midday for our meal, and we were surprised to see the restaurant relatively busy for a weekday lunchtime. We opted for the £9.99 unlimited lunchtime buffet, and added on an unlimited drink for £3.99 each, taking our total for the three of us to £41.94. The lunchtime buffet gave us plenty of options (Ima...
Warrington Guardian •

I tried the tapas restaurant which brings a taste of Spain to Lymm

One such establishment is Chia Tapas & Bar, located in the centre of Lymm near the Cross. Fancying some Spanish cuisine, I decided to try it out. Chia can be found in the heart of Lymm (Image: NQ) My guests and I visited on a Saturday afternoon and were made to feel at home straight away by the friendly staff. There was six of us dining, so we decided to order a variety of food for us to all share. We selected the cold vegetarian platter, the mixed taco platter, the mixed mea...
Warrington Guardian •

I went to Spain and back for under £100 – all in one day

But could it really be done? I decided to find out. I woke up at around 5.30am and got ready for my journey to the airport. Luckily, I only live a 15-minute drive from Manchester airport, meaning I didn’t have to worry about public transport or parking. My long-suffering boyfriend agreed to give me a lift and paid for the drop-off fee, meaning my travel to the airport was free. Other options for extreme day trippers include parking nearby and getting a taxi, or taking the train....
Empoword Journalism •

Sabrina Carpenter delivers signature wit on Short n' Sweet (Deluxe) - Empoword Journalism

Tabitha Wilson Sabrina Carpenter has gone from strength to strength, with her smash hit ‘Espresso’ catapulting the singer to mega-stardom last year, and now her highly anticipated album Short n’ Sweet has cemented her title as pop’s current princess. Spawning hits such as ‘Taste’, ‘Bed Chem’, and ‘Please Please Please’, it was always going to be hard for the American starlet to top her career-defining and Grammy-winning record. But with Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe), Carpenter has managed to do just t...
Medium •

2024: my top ten songs, ranked

2024 has been a great year for music, with female artists in particular dominating the charts. From Brat to The Tortured Poets Department to Short n’ Sweet, it’s been a fantastic year for a pop superfan like me.Here are the ten tracks that stuck out to me over the past 12 months — I’ve selected songs that were released as singles or that received significant airtime/made a noted impact on pop culture, as otherwise, this list would definitely be slightly more homogenous.The first single released...
Warrington Guardian •

Dog found abandoned with bleeding skin to spend first Christmas in new home

A dog who was abandoned with bleeding skin and extensive fur loss is preparing to spend his first Christmas in a loving new home. Enzo, a bull breed-type dog, was found on February 1 by a member of the public. He had been tied up with a piece of rope and left near the Peak Forest Canal at Woodley Precinct, Stockport. Large areas of his body were completely bald, and he was covered in scabs and sores, some of which were actively bleeding due to constant scratching. He had been tie...
Medium •

reputation ranked — 7 years on

Taylor Swift’s critically acclaimed sixth studio album has turned 7 years old.A response to intense scrutiny of her private life and public image, reputation was a career-defining moment for the global pop sensation.7 years on, it remains (in my personal opinion) one of her strongest and most cohesive records to date.The continued impact of reputation is apparent, with fans eagerly awaiting the re-recording of the album, with it being only one of two left for her to reclaim following her masters...
Warrington Guardian •

Disney On Ice to return to Liverpool with new show

The production, 100 Years of Wonder, will be at the M&S Bank Arena from March 6 to March 9, 2025. The show offers an opportunity for families to celebrate with Mickey Mouse and friends, showcasing beloved Disney characters, stunning costumes, and special effects. Tickets for the show will go on general sale from Friday, September 27 at 9am, and can be found on Disney on Ice's website. A host of characters will be performing in Liverpool next year (Image: Disney On Ice) The show promi...
Leigh Journal •

How to see the Speak Their Name quilt in Leigh this week

The special memorial quilt was created in 2020 and each of the 54 unique squares in the quilt have been lovingly created in memory of someone lost to suicide. It is the first time the quilt has been on display in the Wigan borough and it will arrive to coincide with the start of Month of Hope. The Say Their Name Quilt will be on display on Leigh Town Hall from Monday, September 9 to Friday, September 13 and at Wigan Central Library – Monday, September 16 to Friday, September 20. Brid...
Leigh Journal •

How support schemed has helped residents access £4.6m of unclaimed financial aid

The council’s flagship cost-of-living crisis support campaign, which was launched in 2022, includes a regular community event schedule helping raise awareness of what benefits residents may be entitled to. 370 people have now claimed £2m of Attendance Allowance and more than 160 pensioners are now receiving a share of nearly £800k through regular Pension Credit payments. Cabinet member for welfare, Councillor Susan Gambles, said: “We couldn’t be prouder of our teams’ efforts to raise awa...
Empoword Journalism •

'C, XOXO' by Camila Cabello - Review - Empoword Journalism

Tabitha Wilson Camila Cabello has released her latest album, C, XOXO, to mixed reviews. Is the criticism justified, or is C, XOXO the singer’s most introspective record to date? Cabello began her career as a member of girl group Fifth Harmony, after appearing on The X Factor US in 2012 when she was just 15. The group went on to achieve global success, with their track Work from Home charting in the Top 10 internationally. However, Cabello left the group at the end of 2016. The reasons for her de...
NationalWorld •

I was a constituent of Brendan Clarke-Smith in Bassetlaw and it’s time for change

My first email, from May 2020, expressed my horror and disappointment in him defending Dominic Cummings, who broke COVID lockdown rules and made the journey from London to County Durham. I told Mr Clarke-Smith why I was so angry – my dad was incredibly ill, recovering from major heart surgery, and we were isolating ourselves as we had been told to.Mr Clarke-Smith later posted on Facebook that he had replied to all emails he had received about the Dominic Cummings scandal – but I had yet to recei...
NationalWorld •

Life in Downing Street: What life will be like for Keir Starmer’s children

With Labour’s victory all but confirmed, it’s looking likely that Keir Starmer and his family will be moving into Number 10 Downing Street in the next few days. But who are his children, and what has he said about how he’s going to balance his family life as Prime Minister?Starmer and his wife Victoria have two children – a 16-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter. The Labour leader has been ‘fiercely protective’ of his children’s identities and has shielded them from the public eye, with thei...
Empoword Journalism •

'The Secret of Us’ Review: Gracie Abrams' Emotionally Charged New Album - Empoword Journalism

Tabitha Wilson In her sophomore album, The Secret of Us, indie pop starlet Gracie Abrams showcases breathtaking vulnerability. The 24-year-old musician started her career by releasing her debut EP, Minor, in 2020. This was supported by various singles, such as the viral hit I Miss You, I’m Sorry. Her first album, Good Riddance (2023), attracted positive reviews and made Abrams one to watch. The singer worked alongside a founding member of the rock band The National and Aaron Dessner, who frequen...
NationalWorld •

Moving out of Downing Street – what happens when a PM has to leave?

With Labour expected to achieve a landslide victory at Thursday’s general election - how long will Rishi Sunak have to move out? With the general election just around the corner, it’s looking more and more likely that current Conservative PM Rishi Sunak will be saying goodbye to Number 10, following polls forecasting a Labour supermajority. According to the government’s website, Downing Street has been the official residence of British prime ministers since 1735 and has three functions – the h
NationalWorld •

In defence of Taylor Swift – why Newsweek’s article was lazy, misogynistic and boring

A column criticising Taylor Swift for remaining “unmarried and childless” at 34 was lazy, misogynistic and boring, says Tabitha Wilson. American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is no stranger to criticism. Countless opinion pieces on the star have been published over the past decade, with her receiving backlash for her private jet usage, her re-recording of her old work after her master’s dispute with Scooter Braun, and her perceived ‘greed’ with the release of various versions of her latest alb
NationalWorld •

Still undecided on who to vote for? These are the three main policies from each party

There are less than 24 hours until polls open and voters across the country head to the ballot box to have their say on the UK’s next Prime Minister. A legal limit on migration: The Conservative Party has pledged to put a legal cap on migration and only allowing a fixed number of family and work visas. The Conservatives claim that this will protect public services. They have not put a specific number in their manifesto, instead saying the Migration Advisory Committee would decide this after the
NationalWorld •

Online reaction to Jay Slater's disappearance is 'inappropriate and insensitive'

The social media reaction to Jay Slater’s disappearance has been described as inappropriate, with Jay Slater’s mum Debbie Duncan slamming online trolls. In comments to the Mirror, she said “People keep asking on social media ‘why aren’t I up there?’ and calling me the new Karen Matthews. I just can’t face it.” Various conspiracy theories have been circulating on social media, with much of the criticism of the case focusing on the GoFundMe set up by Lucy Law, who was attending the festival with
Empoword Journalism •

Single Review: Hozier's 'Too Sweet' Is A Recipe For Viral Success

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier’s latest single has become one of his most popular releases to date – and for good reason. A decade after his global breakthrough with his viral hit ‘Take Me To Church’ (2013), ‘Too Sweet’ has amassed 6.7 million streams, making it the most streamed track of the week in the U.K. Hozier, real name Andrew Hozier-Bryne, made his much-anticipated return to music last August with album Unreal Unearth (2023). The well-received record was his first full-length album sin

Driven to distraction: the impact of phone addiction in UK secondary schools

Secondary school teacher James Allsopp, 22 from Retford, has noticed the influence phones are having. He said: “I know students that have used them to cheat in assessments, so they’ve gotten grade 7s, but then when completing actual mock exams they’ve got grade 1s, which massively messes up grade tracking for that student.” Andrew Cook, 29 from Wakefield, also teaches at a secondary school. He believes phones have impacted his students’ academic performance, with it being “noticeable when it c
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