Lifestyle

Volunteers at Olive Branch food bank sorting through food donations .

Campaign launched as food banks see ‘drastic drop’ in food donations

Lancashire hot pot is the quintessential Lancastrian food.

Why Masterchef Australia has apologised to the people of Lancashire

Representatives from the RNLI and The Mizzen Crew accepting a cheque on behalf of the Maritime Festival, presented by Morecambe Town Councillors John Livermore, Geoff Knight, Russell Walsh and Lee Bradbury.

Maritime Festival returns to town for second time

Key looks from the Oasis x Adidas collab include retro football styling and bold anniversary branding.

Oasis and Adidas collab: our top Britpop-style picks

It can cost as little as £10 to enter draws for both houses at the moment - and Wowcher is offering more tickets for the money

£6 million Raffle House draw: Sneaky way to get 150 tickets for £20

Wine: I tried to re-create the Gavin & Stacey beer map instead ranking wine

Gavin & Stacey-inspired wine ranking - My global wine map journey

Homes and Gardens

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest have been revealed - including one where the cost of renting has soared by more than 10 per cent in the last year

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest, and 1 where it is falling

Bridge Square, a 100-apartment development near Lancaster city centre, has undergone a remarkable transformation following major investment and a new management approach.

Major investment and new management at city centre flats development

Food and Drink

There’s nothing better than a cold, flavour-packed beer enjoyed in the sunshine – especially when the fridge is stocked with something special.

Summer beer bundles that beat boring lager – from £26.50

6 lunch meal deals from UK supermarkets ranked - which is the best right now?

6 of the best UK lunch meal deals ranked

My verdict on McDonald's newest burger

The Empire Red KitchenAid Artisan mixer blends iconic design with powerful performance – now at its lowest Amazon price in years.

KitchenAid Artisan mixer hits lowest Amazon price in 5+ years

The 10 most affordable chip shops named - according to Tripadvisor reviews

Where you can find fish and chips the cheapest across the UK

The 115 prime locations across the UK where Aldi wants to build new stores

The 115 prime locations where Aldi wants to build new stores

Staycation

The Majestic Princess has been refitted for 2025

Superb new spaces and fabulous food on board revamped Majestic Princess

The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

Holiday park wins top Tripadvisor award

The heated loungers in the new relaxation area at Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park Hotel: Blissful new relaxation lounge adds to temptations

25 colourful pictures to whet your appetite ahead of Festa Italia

Cars & Motoring

Lewis Denner was in shock and lost for words when his prize was handed over

Cardiff barman wins car and £10k in BOTB draw

The Range Rover Sport SVR has an incredible V8 engine

Win a £51k Range Rover SVR for 5p

A use on single-use vapes is now in force in the UK. Picture: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images.

Drivers risk £5,000 fine if they make ‘serious’ vape mistake

Pets

Amazon's cooling mats are an absolute bargain right now

Amazon pet cooling mats now from just £13.77

The 7 second rule all dog owners should know before walking in the heat.

The rule all dog owners should know before walking in a heatwave

This is how often to brush your dog's teeth according to experts.

This is how often you should be brushing your dog's teeth

Charlotte and Joe Dawson, had their pet tortoise, Tyrion, five, roll down the aisle in style as one of Joe's groomsmen.

Tortoise in a tux steals the limelight at owners' wedding ceremony

Retro

Graham Liver BBC Radio Lancashire - photo courtesy of BBC.

BBC radio celebrity to unveil two heritage plaques at Platform

Lancaster City Museum. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard.

Museum trading card game is first in UK

Professor Karen Broadhurst, Professor of Social Work at Lancaster University, has been awarded an OBE for services to child and family justice research.

University professor recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Shopping

For just £6.99 you can get an ultra-compact folding fan with a 4,000rpm cooling speed

Amazon fan bargain now just £6.99

The Luxear cooling blanket is designed to reduce stress and improve sleep, with a silky soft finish that’s gentle on both skin and hair.

This ‘cooling blanket’ is going viral – here’s what shoppers say

The MeacoCool MC Series Pro portable air conditioner blends easily into contemporary interiors while delivering powerful cooling.

This Meaco air conditioner saved me during the UK heatwave

More Lifestyle

REN’s Clean Screen SPF 30 is a bestselling vegan sunscreen, now 40% off in a Wowcher deal – perfect for the UK heatwave

Bestselling vegan sunscreen now 40% off in Wowcher deal

An Aldi store.

Aldi looking at Heysham for new store location

Dublin & Galway

P.S I love you Ireland; my whirlwind trip to Dublin and Galway

Aldi reveals latest priority locations for new stores

MOCO immersive installation (can you spot Louisa?)

I fell down a rabbit hole of calm amid the chaos of London Louisa Gregson

Holland & Barrett biggest-ever sale including celebrity favourite Weleda Skin Food now 30% off

Holland & Barrett biggest-ever wellness sale

Get this Dyson-Inspired 5-in-1 Hair Styler for just £19.99 thats a huge 67% off

Dyson-Inspired 5-in-1 hair styler for just £19.99

A footpath in Williamson Park is closed until further notice.

Footpath in popular park closed until further notice

Council Leader Caroline Jackson officially opens Lapwing housing co-op.

New tenants sought for village housing co-op

Nelson Street car park in Lancaster where 39 new homes could be built.

Plans revealed to build 39 new homes on city centre car park

Morris Homes

'I just wanted a home of my own' - How one woman found her dream house after 25 ...

Summer heatwave must-have Inflatable Bouncy Castle Water Slide now 24% off

Save £88 on inflatable bouncy castle water slide – now £271.99

More and more homebuyers are taking out 30, 35 and even 40-year mortgages to reduce their monthly repayments, but an expert has urged people to consider the pros and cons of such long deals.

Should I take out a 40-year mortgage? Expert explains pros and cons

These photos capture some of the defining moments of the 90s

14 memorable photos telling story of the 90s

The Carpathian Edition is all about presence

Win an £85,000 Land Rover Defender Carpathian V8 for just 18p

Samba Espirito played their hearts out at the Moonlight Walk in support of St John's Hospice in Lancaster.

Colourful pictures show sea of green for Lancaster hospice moonlight walk

Merston House blends timeless Regency architecture with modern country living, complete with an orangery and sun-soaked patio for entertaining.

Win a Regency mansion in Sussex in new Raffle House prize draw

The Strathmore Hotel with The Broadway to the left (July 2023).

Plans revealed to demolish prom hotel

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