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Night buses will be rolled out in parts of Greater Manchester as part of a trial later this year. Andy Burnham revealed that plans for a pilot scheme are being prepared during the Night Time Economy Summit on Thursday (February 8).

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Taylor Sheridan‘s upcoming Paramount+ series “Land Man” has added four new series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively. Kayla Wallace (“When Calls The Heart”), frequent Sheridan collaborator James Jordan (“Yellowstone”) Mark Collie (“Nashville”) and Paulina Chávez (“The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia”) have all joined the series alongside previously announced lead Billy Bob Thornton and fellow series regulars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland.

You can fly a plane and land at any airport in the world... without even leaving Manchester. I tried it out for myself at The Deck 747, based at Barton Aerodrome, that offers a truly unique - if not slightly nerve-racking experience - at controlling a real former Boeing 747 from the cockpit.

Labour's candidate to fight the up-coming Rochdale by-election says it will give voters the 'chance to send a clear message to Rishi Sunak'. Lancashire county council leader Azhar Ali was today chosen from a shortlist of three to succeed the late Sir Tony Lloyd.

The Shining.The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado will be home to the Stanley Film Center, a 10,000+ square-foot exhibit space, which Blumhouse, who are running the site alongside the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media, claim will be “a true horror destination”.The site is expected to house a number of exhibits from Blumhouse’s extensive catalogue of horror films, television shows and games, describing the exhibit as “a mini-Academy Museum dedicated to horror”.“Here’s Blumhouse!” opened a quote from the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis. “This iconic Colorado hotel will now have a new element of fun and fright for Coloradans and visitors across the world to enjoy, driving tourism and strengthening our economy.

Andy Burnham has shed more light on the agreement he signed with scandal-hit software firm Fujitsu. Japanese company Fujitsu has been at the centre of the Post Office scandal, with its faulty Horizon accounting software being used to convict more than 900 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses for years.

Councillors have been provided with an update about a huge blaze that ripped through Hyde earlier this week.

People in Dumfries and Galloway are more than £8 million better off thanks to the region’s Citizens Advice Service.

American Airlines can handle turbulence — but not flatulence.

A post shared by Splendour Festival (@splendourfest)Per BBC, the council said it was “optimistic” Splendour would return in future years. George Akins, DHP’s managing director, said: “We have tried hard to make Splendour work in 2024 but the delays caused by the tendering process have meant this just hasn’t been possible.”“It has been a hugely frustrating time for us,” he added. “Splendour could have gone ahead had the council heeded our warnings about the time scales required.

Mancunian motorists’ standard of driving has been slammed as ‘absolutely bizarre’.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor The Motion Picture Association has extended Charles Rivkin‘s contract as chairman and CEO for three more years. The decision underscores support for Rivkin’s vision of the MPA as the “voice of the global film, television and streaming industry,” the MPA said in a statement.

Businesses owned by people of ethnic minority origin struggle to raise funds in Greater Manchester compared to London, according to a new report. The study commissioned by GM Business Growth Hub found that despite contributing more than £25bn to the UK's economy and employing more than 1m people, only a fraction of ethnic minority businesses are tapping into available resources.

Stephen Flynn has said that the SNP is "confident of success" in the general election despite a poll suggesting Labour could win the most Scottish seats.

Discovering the ideal city in Britain to live in means weighing factors like well-paid jobs, reasonable housing costs, amenities and a vibrant cultural scene.

A popular national chain has announced its Manchester restaurant is to close. Côte Brasserie is shutting its site in St Mary's Street, off Deansgate next to House of Fraser, after almost a decade.

Anas Sarwar has said he will look at reversing SNP Government income tax rises if he becomes the next First Minister.

Tesla is set to open their largest dealership in the North of England near Manchester City's football stadium. The one-stop shop on Ashton New Road will be the electric car manufacturer's third in the city, next to its collection centre in Trafford Park and the sales and service store in Stockport.

Ellise Shafer Layoffs are in store at U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 amid a continuous decline in TV advertising, Variety has confirmed.

The U.S. economy added 216,000 jobs in December, slightly higher than expected, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7%.

The survey from YouGov and the Portman Group has shone a light on changing attitudes to alcohol among members of Gen Z, with 39 per cent of 18-to-24s not drinking alcohol at all.44 per cent of “the most sober age group” consider themselves either an occasional or regular drinker of 0 per cent alcohol alternatives – a 13 per cent rise on numbers from 2022.23 per cent of those surveyed said that choosing low or no alcohol drinks lowered their overall intake of alcohol.Portman Group chief executive Matt Lambert said: “It is welcome to see a further rise in the popularity of low and no-alcohol alternatives as well as further evidence of how they are an important tool to help UK drinkers, particularly younger adults, to drink responsibly.“The availability of alcohol alternatives has never been more abundant and we eagerly await the outcome of the recent UK government consultation on low-alcohol descriptors, which we hope will further facilitate the growth of the UK low and no-alcohol market.”A survey conducted last year also revealed that 43 per cent of Gen Z would give up alcohol for six months for a chance to be front row at their favourite concert.The figures come after the UK nightlife industry expressed their anger over increased increased alcohol duty and drink prices in the UK last year.Tax hikes of up to 20 per cent were enforced under a plan brought in by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt from last August.The move has been strongly condemned by the Night Time Industries Association, which claims that the “planned alcohol duty increase today threatens to inflict severe damage on an already struggling industry that plays a crucial role in our nation’s economy and cultural vitality”.2023 also saw DF

Drivers will soon be fined for breaking the rules of the road at six ‘high risk’ junctions in Manchester, it has emerged.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Asia’s video industry is set to grow by an annual 2.6% over the next five years to reach $165 billion by 2028, says a new study from research and consultancy firm Media Partners Asia. That follows 5.5% growth in 2023. The firm’s “Asia Pacific Video & Broadband Industry 2024” report spans a widely-defined cluster of free TV, pay-TV, SVOD, premium AVOD and user-generated content and social video in 14 Asia-Pacific countries and territories.

The new year is bringing a wide range of new money changes that could personally affect your wallet.

After his first full year in office, Rishi Sunak is almost guaranteed to face a general election this year.

Morecambe is preparing for the much-anticipated arrival of the Eden Project - with business and locals hoping 2024 will be a key period of regeneration in the bay.

Happy New Year from everyone at the Daily Record and Sunday Mail. We hope 2024 brings you all lots of treasured moments and lasting memories.

A Greater Manchester MP has been slammed after he said most children who struggle in his town are 'products of c**p parents'. James Daly, Conservative MP for Bury North, made the claim while speaking to the i newspaper about 'working-class conservatism'.

South of Scotland Enterprise is set to have its budget slashed by more than £7 million next year.

Labour has attacked the SNP's handling of the Scottish economy as the party warned key government targets were being missed. The National Strategy for Economic Transformation sets out 20 indicators to monitor the country's economic progress.

With the new year in plain sight, many homeowners may be wondering whether 2024 is the year that they should sell up and buy a new house, or if it's the right time for first-time buyers to get a foot on the property ladder. Understanding what is going on with house prices can often be a key factor in making your decision.

A historic hotel destroyed after being deliberately torched is being demolished - despite the owners not yet being granted official permission to tear down the building.

In the spirit of and permanently dismantling toxic —which mostly are designed to make us feel terrible and spend money on things we think we need to live a more fulfilling life—we're offering up , a series that offers judgement-free and tactical advice on how to set some, well, smart goals for yourself in 2024 that feel realistic and sane.Congratulations! You’ve nearly made it through the 23rd year of the 3rd millennium—should you pop the Champagne, or should I? I won’t say 2023 has been the worst year in our most recent decade—the world literally shut down in and 2022 played the that turned out to be very real—but it sure hasn’t been easy.To be fair, there were some candy-colored highlights: 2023 brought with it the the of all time, the most exciting Super Bowl Half Time Show in recent memory , sold-out arena tours that also revitalized local economies , a Bravolebrity scorned who after a shocking betrayal, even a gimmicky bra (yes, bra) hawked by a Kardashian that we thought was just another way to sexualize women But by and large, this year has left us , , and more than ready to usher in 2024 because Which is why we're going on record saying the last thing we need right now is to be told we need to be better in the form of insidious and cliched New Year's resolutions. For me, not-so-lowkey reminders that a new year is approaching have started to seep into my daily habits—Instagram ads imploring me to pay the sale price of $49 a month to a fitness influencer who will show me how to get the pilates body I've always wanted.

ABBA Voyage boosted London’s economy with nearly £323million in spending turnover within a one year period, according to a new report.The avatar concert experience – which is continuing to run until at least November 2024 at the 3,000-capacity ABBA Arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – provided a huge financial boost to London and the East London area around the venue.According to research compiled by Sound Diplomacy and RealWorth, the report covers the period of May 2022 to May 2023 and found that the show contributed £322.6million in turnover to the London economy and £177.7m in GVA (Gross Value Added) (per Music Week).“The operation and attendee spending are ongoing generators of economic contribution to the local and city-wide economies, demonstrating that as long as ABBA Voyage is in London, it has the potential to contribute to the economic wealth of the city,” read the report.42 per cent of the aforementioned total was generated in the local area – the boroughs of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest – which equals £134.1million turnover and £73.7million GVA.Contributing factors included spending on accommodation, food and beverage, transport, shopping and entertainment.Additionally, ABBA Voyage has provided employment opportunities to 5,075 workers in London. That includes those directly connected to the concert and sectors impacted by the show including staff in restaurants, sales, hotels and more.£42.72million (36%) of the direct attendee spend in the local area was attributed to 181,674 international visitors.Michael Bolingbroke, CEO and executive producer for ABBA Voyage, said: “The presence of ABBA Voyage is felt in a way that will be enduring.

Royal Mail has warned of potential delays after plans have been approved to build next to a sorting office. Planning permission has been granted to build new industrial units on a site next to Blackpool’s Royal Mail sorting office despite warnings the development could disrupt mail services.

SNP ministers have refused to ditch controversial gender reform legislation despite accepting it has no chance of becoming law while the Conservatives remain in power at Westminster.