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A rat catcher who has grappled with 50,000 rodents has said that vermin are "getting bigger and bolder". And Kieran Sampler isn't just exaggerating, having caught one monstrous rat that measured 22 inches from head to tail - the same size as a Yorkshire Terrier.

Plans to convert a school uniform shop into a wine bar in Golborne town centre have been approved. Notice of the go-ahead for the change of use of the former ‘Impressions’ on High Street has been posted on Wigan council’s planning portal.

Taylor Swift apparently has a laundry list of things she needs before she takes the stage — at least for the Lisbon stop of The Eras Tour!

A 'do not eat' warning has been issued to customers over a Kellogg's cereal product that may be 'unsafe'.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed the date of the next general election.

With the May half-term quickly approaching, families in Manchester will be looking for fantastic events and activities to keep themselves busy while school's out.

French maître d'hôtel Fred Sirieix has helped launch a brand new restaurant in London completely dedicated to the holy grail of the Ninja Air Fryer. Confessing the nifty gadget has been a "revolution" in his kitchen, Fred welcomed guests into the Double Stacked Air Fryer restaurant to help launch their latest creation.

Morrisons has announced a new wave of price cuts to help customers "spread their budgets" during the busy summer months.

A nutritionist claims that regularly eating certain healthy foods can help produce slimming results similar to those seen with weight loss injections.

The public is being urged to stock up on bottled water, spare batteries, tinned food, and wind-up torches to "get prepared for emergencies," according to new government advice.

A popular Grangemouth eaterie can now allow children into its lounge bar area as it concentrates on serving food rather than pints.

If you want to save money on your next food shop, listen up. Lidl shoppers can get their hands on free fruit next time they pop into the supermarket, which should make your wallet feel a bit healthier at the end of your groceries run.TIkTok guru @catchagem, famous for posting life hacks online, revealed the handy hack online. In a viral video, they revealed how a "spin to win offer" is available every time you hit the aisles.

He's the youngest ever chef to ever be awarded two Michelin Stars in the UK, and now Niall Keating, is bringing his proven star power to Manchester. But if you're picturing tiny portions with an eye-watering price tag, starched white tablecloths, and stuffy service, think again.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. High prices? In this economy? As Lucille Bluth famously said in “Arrested Development, “I mean it’s one banana, Michael. What could it cost? Ten dollars?” Even if she was more than a few dollars off, the point still stands.

Listen up, McDonald's fans.The fast food giant is switching up its menu in a mater of days. From May 29 (next Wednesday), you'll be able to see some brand new items in the line-up. A spokesperson for the chain said: "For fans craving that big win this Summer, McDonald's UK & Ireland has unveiled an exciting new menu, packed full of crowd-pleasers." One of the new entries is the Hat Trick Burger, undoubtedly inspired by the upcoming Euros tournament.

Amazon is currently offering the Ninja Zerostick Frying Pan at a slashed price of just £21.59, down from its original price of £26.99 in a tempting limited-period offer. With Ninja claiming this 28cm black frying pan to be 20 times tougher than standard non-stick pans, users can enjoy easy, healthy cooking with little to no oil. The convenience of Amazon's aluminium Ninja frying pan lies in its non-stick attributes which facilitate fuss-free serving of food.

David Beckham is embracing the British sunshine and has been busy cooking up a storm with a key BBQ item from Amazon.The former footballer, 49, is known for his love of food and is often sharing his latest creation with his fans, whether that's making his own honey from his beehive or frying eggs from his beloved chickens. With the weather warming up, David has enlisted the help of the Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker, for summer dishes at their sprawling Cotswolds home.Taking to Instagram to show off his gadget, the 49 year old said: "Trying out my new girl", as he posed in his garden with one hand on the nifty BBQ.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. If Billie Eilish‘s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” served as your personal soundtrack over the weekend and you’re looking to experience her newest songs in person, you’re in luck.

Josie Gibson has modestly responded after her donation to the family of James Kirby, an aid worker who was tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike, was publicly acknowledged.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank added a 'for your information' message to his latest social media post as he was seen enjoying himself in the sunshine with his musician beau.

Rylan Clark had viewers in stitches as he gagged over a cow's stomach on his BBC travel show, declaring he was about to "be sick on the table".The telly favourite is jet-setting across Italy with his pal Rob Rinder, soaking up the nation's finest art and culture for the series Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour. In their latest escapade, they hit a local eatery to try some traditional food. But when cow's stomach appeared on the menu, Rylan was adamant: "I won't be eating it." "I ain't eating foot, I ain't eating stomach and I ain't eating a***hole," he insisted.

Supermarket giant Morrisons is setting up a summer of savings for its millions of customers by slashing the prices of 400 household favourites across its stores - with a plan to lock in the low prices for the entirety of the summer.

Keen gardeners will no doubt be in their element due to the recent warm weather in Scotland, with plenty of opportunities to get outside and reap the benefits of hard work.

Tyson Fury may have been in the spotlight over the weekend as he fought for the crown of undisputed world heavyweight but as a new week began, he was back in Morecombe alongside his wife Paris as they cracked on with normal duties.

It may be one of the largest independent shows of its kind in the country, but Southport Flower Show is about so much more, as the tens of thousands of visitors that come each year will attest to.

Jurgen Klopp's departure from Liverpool Football Club at the end of the season also marks the end of Ulla Sandrock's time in Merseyside.The German will manage his final game as the Reds boss against Wolves, ending a chapter of the greatest period of success Liverpool have had since the 1980s under previous managers Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan. Jurgen’s exit from Anfield after joining in 2015 is a heart-wrenching one for fans worldwide, as he'll soon return to his native Germany with wife Ulla Sandrock.The couple, who met at Oktoberfest in the German city of Munich, have been married since 2005 and have been active members of the community, with Ulla dedicating time, effort, and money to their adopted home.

Saturday evening's episode of Britain's Got Talent saw opera singer Natalie Choquette take to the stage, with her act containing an unconventional twist which left viewers feeling 'disgusted'.The singer, who hails from Montreal in Canada, performed a rendition of Nessun Dorma for the audition, but had decorated the stage with a dinner table. Spaghetti and meatballs was laid out on the table, with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon invited to join Natalie around it.

Lemon bars are a sweet and zingy treats that are loved by citrus fruit fans - and it turns out that they're quite simple to make.

If you're looking for a weekend of rest and relaxation, you need to book in to one of the UK's best spa hotels. A great spa hotel should deliver all you need to leave feeling relaxed and refreshed: good food, comfy beds, and variety of pools, saunas and steam rooms to dip in and out of, and luxurious treatments. In the past we've rounded up the best London spas, but if you're looking to escape to the countryside, this list below – expertly reviewed by our writers – should provide some excellent inspiration.

Most of the cast of Saturday Night Live took part in a takedown of Southwest, with Jake Gyllenhaal playing a frenzied customer who just wanted to change his flight.