It may not seem like the weather for ice cream, but one family business delivering desserts to people's doors is in huge demand.
15.01.2024 - 07:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Blue Monday is upon as. No, we’re not talking about the famous New Order song but the name given to the third Monday of January, reputedly the most depressing day of the year.
The term first came about in the mid 2000s, coined by a psychologist who created a formula to try and sell holidays, which took into account factors like the month’s bad weather and the post-Christmas slump. Ultimately it was a marketing ploy and it’s been dismissed as a myth by many.
Yet you can’t deny January’s chilly weather can make you long for sunnier places and it's a month which sees a huge surge of demand when it comes to holiday bookings. With that in mind we’ve rounded up some of the best sunshine destinations you can fly to from Manchester Airport for some much-needed winter sun in the coming weeks.
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A long-standing winter sun destination among Brits, the Canary Islands offer temperatures in the low 20s and plenty of sunshine. Tenerife is the largest of the Spanish islands located off the northwest coast of Africa, known for its volcano Mount Teide and its popular water park, Siam Park. The neighbouring islands of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria are popular holiday spots, too, with beautiful beaches and incredible landscapes.
In October, Dubai was named as the most popular destination from Manchester Airport, and it’s not hard to see why with its glorious weather, theme parks and spotless beaches. Part of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has earned a reputation for being a hotspot with influences but there’s so much more to it,
It may not seem like the weather for ice cream, but one family business delivering desserts to people's doors is in huge demand.
Pro footballer Kyle Walker has publicly admitted betraying his wife, Annie Kilner, as he confessed to making "idiot choices". Kyle admitted that he made “idiot choices and idiot decisions” when he had "betrayed" Annie with Lauryn Goodman, as he confirmed that he had fathered a second love child with Lauryn. Kyle told The Sun: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.
Valentine's Day is around the corner and is there ever a better time to pull out all the stops with your lingerie game? Whether it's opting for daring red, pulling out a suspender belt or going for something lacier than usual - February 14th is the day to dress up.
It was a sight that appalled veteran airport worker Paul Derrig. Left in scorching heat outside an aircraft was a dog inside a cage. He took a picture of the pet, the beginning of a two-year fight to get better treatment for animals being transported through Manchester Airport.
Coronation Street star Matt Milburn, who plays the role of Tommy Orpington, will be caught up in an affair storyline with Tracy Barlow (played by Kate Ford), just a month after his return to the cobbles. The news of his upcoming storyline was confirmed by the actor himself who returned to the hit ITV soap on Christmas Day, reports Birmingham Live. Speaking of the storyline, Matt told Digital Spy: "I was made-up.
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Finding the right scent can feel like a Herculean task. Amidst the millions of perfumes on the market, you want to find the one that’s playful, but not too girly; musky but still effeminate; warm but with surprising notes that keep it fresh.
Greater Manchester is set to be battered over the next few days as a 'danger to life' warning has been issued for the region. A yellow weather warning will be in place from midday on Sunday, January 21 to midday on Monday, January 22 and covers the entire county.
Rylan Clark has left fans 'so excited' as he made an announcement about one of his upcoming TV gigs. The radio and TV star had a busy time last summer as not only was he filming a new TV show for the BBC he had spent weeks in the sun working on another new programme.
A Bed Every Night.The event will take place at Liverpool venue Camp And Furnace, where the mayors will be joined by a host of famous faces including singer Rebecca Ferguson and Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay.Their first clash on the decks took place online during the pandemic in 2020, following by a second face-off in December 2022 which raised over £25,000.“We’re coming back but this time we’re heading over to Liverpool,” Burnham said in a press statement. “I was so proud of what we achieved with our DJ Battle last year, using the power of music and friendly rivalry to unite behind one powerful message, that homelessness has no place in Greater Manchester.
Jet2 has brought forward the launch date of a new route from Manchester Airport to a popular Portuguese city break destination following a surge in interest. The airline and holiday operator will now launch flights and holidays with Jet2CityBreaks to Porto this summer.
A pub in the heart of the Lancashire countryside has been named one of the best in the UK. The Cartford Inn in Little Eccleston has been included in this year’s list of Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs in the UK.
Abbott Elementary” star and creator Quinta Brunson took home the Emmy for best actress in a comedy series on Monday night. “I don’t even know why I’m so emotional. I think, like, the Carol Burnett of it all,” Brunson said, beginning to choke up at the top of her acceptance speech.
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Liam Gallagher has been revealed as the presenter of a children’s charity cover of The Beatles.The Manchester legend worked with GOODSTOCK in order to introduce the cover of ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’. GOODSTOCK is a charity founded by music industry executives and twin sisters, Katie and Debbie Gwyther, to raise funds for Highgate Primary School.Highgate Primary School attends to children with “autism, ADHD, Down’s syndrome and deafness”, working in partnership with Blanche Nevile School for the Deaf and Highgate Family Centre.
Picture the scene: you’re bathed in sunshine, lying on a sun lounger on the beach with the sound of waves lapping at the shore, as you relax with a cocktail in hand. It all sounds rather dreamy, especially compared to the chilly conditions we’re experiencing in Greater Manchester right now.
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A fraudster who made thousands of pounds selling dodgy TV boxes faced justice at Manchester Airport as he came back from his holidays. Jordan Longbottom, 42, ran a 'successful' online business from his static caravan home, which advertised access to premium TV including Sky and Virgin Media for a fraction of the price advertised by such broadcasters.
Kyle Walker was reportedly dumped by his wife Annie Kilner after she "confronted him" over the previous claims that emerged over him allegedly fathering a second love child with Lauryn Goodman, 32. Manchester City football player Kyle, 33, and Annie, 30, recently decided to part ways and take a break from their two-year marriage, with the latter posting a statement on her Instagram page yesterday, 10 January. During that time, the couple had been plagued by rumours over Kyle's infidelity, which followed Lauryn's previous statement that he is the dad to her three year old son Kairo.
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Annie Kilner, wife of Manchester City player Kyle Walker, has shared that she's taking "some time away" from her footballer husband.Their marriage has been surrounded by rumours and gossip for some time.The couple married in December 2021 and have three children together.There have been ongoing claims of Kyle's unfaithfulness, with Lauryn Goodman even stating the footie star is the dad to her three year old son Kairo. Responding to whispers about her marriage, Annie announced on her Instagram Stories: "Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together; I have decided to take some time away from Kyle." She went on to ask for privacy, saying: "I do not wish to comment on the position any further.