Jo Walby is CEO of Mustard Tree, a charity that aims to create opportunities to help improve economic wellbeing and find settled homes for the homeless. In a New Year message written for the M.E.N. she calls for an honest discussion about immigration and its challenges and opportunities – and calls for kindness and pragmatism … Read more
There’s no better way to start the New Year than with a bracing walk outside. The crisp, fresh air blows away the old cobwebs and any hangovers from the celebrations of the night before. A walk beside the water is one way to leave you feeling refreshed, and restore a sense of calm as we … Read more
-Credit:JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images Manchester United will be keen on strengthening now the January transfer window is open – if they have the funds to do so. The Reds have endured a miserable season so far, with Ruben Amorim unable to improve United’s fortunes since Erik ten Hag’s sacking in October. United currently sit … Read more
Many people will be feeling a little tender today after the impact of last night’s festivities take hold. From hangovers to ‘beer fear’, it’s the time of year that has people waking up the next morning vowing to never drink again. Feelings of anxiety due to excessive alcohol consumption isn’t a new phenomenon. But the … Read more
-Credit:Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images Liverpool begins the calendar year of 2025 eight points clear at the top of the Premier League and in a brilliant position to go deep in every other competition too. Considering the major changes that happened to Liverpool in 2024 — with Jurgen Klopp leaving, Michael Edwards and Julian Ward returning, … Read more
Wind and rain were causing travel disruption in parts of the UK through the early hours of 2025. North-West England was bearing the brunt of the rain on Wednesday morning, although Met Office weather warnings were in place across large parts of England, Wales and Scotland on New Year’s Day. An amber alert was in … Read more
-Credit:Francesco Scaccianoce – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Manchester City know how difficult it is to buy in the January window. Clubs will hike prices because they know it is a market for emergency shoppers more desperate than they are in summer, and players are less likely to want to move mid-season. To give one example, … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Manchester United supporters have wondered how many they will lose by at Anfield three times this decade alone. In January 2020, it was only two but it was double that in April 2022. United creditably defied expectations last season to hold Liverpool to a goalless draw. When United performed decently for … Read more
EastEnders star Heather Peace has quickly become a fan favourite since she joined in October 2021 as ex-convict Eve Unwin. It was revealed that Eve and Stacey Slater (played by Lacey Turner) had a shotgun wedding to secure their probation release while both serving time in prison. Since then, they’ve moved back to Walford and … Read more
2024 has been a year of exciting growth and flavour for Carlisle’s food and drink scene. With new spots opening and old favourites making a comeback, the city’s eating and social scene is full of fresh energy and certainly merits shouting about. Here’s a look at the ventures we’ve welcomed to the city in 2024: Bites and eats … Read more