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Looking for food: Vegan special edition

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 There has been a huge increase in people becoming vegan in recent years. This article will explore the thoughts of people from across the world and offer suggestions to some places to eat vegan places. Picture credit - The Clean Counter What are your thoughts? Josh from Greater Manchester said: ''I try to eat vegan food three or four times a week, it has become a lot easier in recent times thanks to the increase in options.'' Dane from Edinburgh said: ''I have been totally 100% vegan for the last five years. The hardest bit was giving up dairy products like cheese and milk, but the alternatives for these have become a lot better recently.'' Helen from London added: I try to eat vegan a couple of teams per week. It makes cooking a bit more interesting when you can't use animal products.'' Are you loking for food in London, click here for more information. Becky from France said: ''I think in France it is a lot easier to be a vegetar...

Looking for food: Edinburgh

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Edinburgh has an incredible amount of food options.  What do you fancy? Let's explore some of those. The Haggis Box This is a straightforward cafe with a positive vibe offering meat & veggie Scottish haggis, neeps and tatties. This video from  Clan Broonford - YouTube  explores this lovely little lunch place. One recent tourist added on YouTube: "We visited Edinburgh a few weeks ago from the US, and we ate at The Haggis Box! It really was lovely, and we would absolutely go again." Another YouTuber is looking forward to his visit: "I’ll definitely be going to The Haggis Box in September. I’ll be staying in Edinburgh for a whole month! I’m compiling notes I make from all your videos. I appreciate all your work and a never-fail positive attitude!" Baba This place aims to bring a slice of the Mediterranean to Edinburgh’s city centre. It certainly achieves that in our opinion. Jess M gave this review on Google: "Absolutely amazing!! I didn’t expect to find...

Football world: History of the Manchester Derby

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The interesting thing about the Manchester Derby is that it has had a constantly changing dynamic.  Let's explore some memorable matches between Manchester United and Manchester City. The first meeting between Manchester's biggest clubs occurred in November 1881. St. Mark's (West Gorton) – who would later become Manchester City – hosted Newton Heath LYR – who would later become Manchester United.  Manchester City 6 - 3 United, October 2022 The most recent match between the two sides. United had recovered in the Premier League after a poor start but they were never in this game. City raced into a 3-0 lead very quickly before eventually going 6-1 up. Two goals from Anthony Martial gave the match some respectability from a Manchester United perspective.  Man United 0-1 Man City, April 1974 Did Denis Law really relegate Manchester United? Technically no. United would have been relegated anyway after Birmingham beat Norwich City in their final game of the campaign, United...

TV: The adventures of Del and Rodney

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No income tax, no VAT · No money back, no guarantee  Only Fools and Horses is a British television sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. The last episode was broadcast in 2003.  World Super News (wsnews1.blogspot.com) Let's explore the best of them. To Hull and Back This legendary episode from 1985 sees Boycie and his business buddy convince Del Boy to visit The Netherlands to smuggle diamonds. It's also an episode where Uncle Albert gets on a boat and doesn't sink. My own opinion is that this is the best episode of the lot. There is a fantastic story behind the key comedic elements here." Heroes and Villains The Trotter brothers dress up as Batman and Robin to attend the fancy dress party of Harry Malcolm. However, people forgot to mention that Harry died the day before and the party is now a wake.  Sleepy Man on YouTube said: "The background theme tune to batman combined with the expression of utter bewilderment on Councillor Murray’s face makes for o...

Manchester news: Legendary bar announces closure

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A popular city centre bar has announced its shock closure after 22 years in business.  This is the place for more news from across Greater Manchester>>> The Font, on New Wakefield Street, will close its doors for a final time on 7th January They stated on Facebook that the rising cost of living, and the knock-on impact from the pandemic have taken an 'insurmountable toll' on the business in recent years. Memories and reaction to the news The bar tweeted: "Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou to all our staff, customers and friends past & present, your support has meant the world. All bookings will be contacted in time. Plus if you have any remaining credit on your app, you can still spend it at The Font Chorlton which will remain open." Mr Furrball replied: "You were our goto work lunch venue in the mid-noughties and even after we left Manchester still always came in for an all-day breakfast whenever we were up!" Was one of the few remaining great p...

Looking for food: Leeds

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This article will explore the best food options across Leeds. It's a city with a population of almost 800,000, so there are many places to choose from. Looking for food: United Kingdom (wsnews1.blogspot.com) Bill's Leeds Restaurant A contemporary European place that dishes up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus. One Google review said: "I ordered the Goan seabass curry, and it was delicious. It went well with the Spanish Rose wine. The Espresso Martini was the perfect way to end the dinner. The staff were friendly and attentive, making you feel comfortable and not rushed. The decor adds charm to the place." IF... Up North This is a cafe specializing in breakfast & brunch fare containing cozy and rustic interior details. We spoke to Elise, a local student who adores the place. She said: "Wow!! What a cute little brunch find! I had the nicest mocha. And the Reuben Eggs Benedict with a side of smashed avocado was so good. I would highly...

Football world: Who is winning the Europa League in 2023?

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It's time to explore another interesting football story The Europa League might be the continent's second-tier European competition but it still contains some huge clubs. More interesting articles from the football world can be found by clicking here>>> Manchester United and Barcelona face off again Barcelona dropped into the Europa League and knew they'd face one of the eight second-placed teams from the Europa League. They were paired with arguably the toughest opponent from that list. The two sides have faced off many times throughout the history of European competition. Most notably in the 2011 Champions League final. A match that saw Lionel Messi perform at his very best. Ajax face Union Berlin This has the potential to be another interesting match. Union Berlin are new to the European scene, but Ajax could be considered European royalty. They reached the Europa League final in 2017 when they lost 2-0 against Manchester United.  Bundesliga: How far can Union...

News: Is working from home here to stay?

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The last few years has seen a huge increase in working from home.  Amongst all the discussions, do we think it's here to stay? Let's explore what people across the world are saying. Our own opinion Flexible working and working from home have been definite positive steps in recent years. It allows employees of all types from different organisations to work at a pace that is suited to them. If you think about it, most people spend around two hours per day on the commute to and from work. Just imagine what you could do with that time. That's around ten hours per week and 520 hours per year. The picture below is actually from 2007 who knew that working from home isn't actually a new idea. What are people saying? Is it here to stay? Sophie lives in Middleton, Greater Manchester. She said: "I like working from home but not every day. Flexible working is clearly the future though." Olivia from London added: "I don't like it. It's not for me. However, I...

Football world: The best football chants

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We all love a good football chant and have spent time thinking about some of the best. Let's take you on a trip around the world of football fan culture. Hey Ho FC St Pauli St Pauli have become something of a cult club with fans from all over the world flocking to see a club that has spent most of its time in the second tier of German football. Their unique fan culture is one of many reasons why this is the case. The Manchester United calypso A firm favourite for fans of Manchester United. The chant speaks volumes about Man United's great history. A version of it was first sung in the 1950s. Football taught by Matt Busby. It is still sung by United fans now. There was a great rendition of the song in United's recent win over Wolves. Sunshine on Leith - Hibernian FC Sunshine on Leith is a ballad by The Proclaimers. First released in 1988, it is the title-track and second single from the album of the same name. It has also become an anthem for Scottish team Hibernian ...

Icons of sport: Andy Murray

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It's time to explore another sporting icon. This article will focus on Andy Murray. This is a man that has made history on numerous occasions.  Brief overview and career highlights  He is a British professional tennis player from Scotland. He was ranked world No. 1 for 41 weeks and finished as the year-end No. 1 in 2016. Murray has won three Grand Slam singles titles, two at Wimbledon (2013 and 2016) and one at the US Open (2012), and has reached eleven major finals. He was ranked in the top 10 for all but one month from July 2008 through October 2017 and was no lower than world No. 4 in eight of the nine year-end rankings during that span. The Scot has won 46 ATP singles titles. That success includes 14 Masters 1000 events. Early career At the start of his career, he was coached by his mother Judy alongside his older brother Jamie, Murray moved to Barcelona at age 15 to train at the Sánchez-Casal Academy. Andy began his professional career around the time Roger Federer an...