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'I found a £4 solution to take luggage for free on EasyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 flights'

There's nothing like jetting off abroad, whether it's for a European city break, a weekend skiing in the alps or a few days away at a...

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Manchester Evening News

Shawna Healey

We tried the new Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Egg and there was a problem with the goo

We tried the new Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Egg and there was a problem with the goo

It's only January but of course the supermarkets are already gearing up for Easter. And among the many sugary treats hitting the shelves,...

19.01.2025 9

Manchester Evening News

Emma Gill

'I think a trip to the local baths and a Greggs would have felt like more of a treat - and been a damn sight cheaper'

'I think a trip to the local baths and a Greggs would have felt like more of a treat - and been a damn sight cheaper'

After the chaos of Christmas and in the midst of never-ending January, who doesn't feel the need for a bit of pampering? So when I saw an...

19.01.2025 10

Manchester Evening News

Emma Gill

I bought half price Stella Artois, 15p M&S beans and a massive gammon joint from the food warehouse selling Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Waitrose and more

I bought half price Stella Artois, 15p M&S beans and a massive gammon joint from the food warehouse selling Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Waitrose and more

As far as food shopping goes I'm quite used to seeking out the bargains. Having written about the cost of living crisis since it first took...

18.01.2025 7

Manchester Evening News

Emma Gill

We tried a fish and chip shop that's in the UK's top 50 and found a £5.50 'Super Barm'

We tried a fish and chip shop that's in the UK's top 50 and found a £5.50 'Super Barm'

Nothing gets excitement levels going in my house quite like the words 'chippy tea'. They're not uttered as much these days. With the...

18.01.2025 6

Manchester Evening News

Emma Gill

'I tried Estee Lauder zero-smudge mascara - it tripled the length of my lashes'

Whether you're casual beauty fan or wear full glam on the regular, mascara is a makeup bag must-have. After finishing an old tube, I stumbled...

18.01.2025 4

Manchester Evening News

Shawna Healey

‘I tried five non-alcoholic bottles of fizz for Dry January - one just made me cringe’

‘I tried five non-alcoholic bottles of fizz for Dry January - one just made me cringe’

Non-alcoholic drinks are the future. At least that’s what I’ve been telling myself - and anyone that will listen - during Dry January this year....

18.01.2025 4

Manchester Evening News

Jenna Campbell

I took Martin Lewis advice to swap 'demon' appliance hiking my energy bills and I'll never look back

We all know how hard it is to get clothes dry without the central heating, but nobody wants to be turning the thermostat up more than necessary. In...

15.01.2025 4

Manchester Evening News

Emma Gill

'I worked at Charlotte Tilbury for years - one makeup product always floored shoppers'

Before becoming a beauty writer, Nina Crighton of the Liverpool Echo spent two years working as a Charlotte Tilbury makeup artist. During her time,...

15.01.2025 6

Manchester Evening News

Shawna Healey

'I found a £2 carry on case online that's perfect for EasyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 flights'

If you've got a holiday booked in 2025, you will no doubt have a checklist of things you need to get in order to jet off. We all know that...

15.01.2025 5

Manchester Evening News

Shawna Healey

'My favourite £21 heated blanket that feels like a hug whenever I wear it has been reduced in the sales'

'My favourite £21 heated blanket that feels like a hug whenever I wear it has been reduced in the sales'

If you’d told me a few months ago that I would be spending the start of the year wrapped up warm without the heating turned on full blast, there’s...

14.01.2025 1

Manchester Evening News

Adam Maidment