Manchester Christmas Lights Switch-on attracts thousands

Thousands of people flocked to Manchester city centre for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On, marking the start of the festive season in the UK’s Christmas capital. The Manchester Christmas Light Switch-on, in association with Key 103, has become the beginning of Christmas for generations of Manchester people, and this year was no exception. The city …

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Stand out and stay safe on the roads this winter

Wearing the right clothing could help save your life on the roads this winter. That’s the message from road safety experts at Blackpool Council this month after the clocks went back and the nights get longer. Campaigners say the number of people injured on the roads always increases at this time of year. For example, last year …

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2013 Cumbrian Cracker, 17 November

The 2013 Cumbrian Cracker will take place from Grasmere Village Hall on Sunday November 17th. The route is just short of 60 miles and heads South along the shores of Coniston to the feed stop at Cartmel Scout Hut. Following the feed stop the Northern leg then weaves its way through fantastic cycling lanes, returning via …

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