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Tameside Council must make reductions of just under £10m in order to balance the books for the next financial year (2024/25).

Looking for a refreshing dessert to enjoy after dinner? This mango sorbet is fresh, tangy and - even better - it's vegan. Taken from the Dirty Vegan cookbook it's one of many recipes that illustrate why you don't have to eat boring food if you choose to wean yourself off meat. This is the perfect way to introduce yourself to Veganuary if you're keen to give it a go.

Finding the perfect dessert isn't hard to come by with plenty of sweet treats on offer from chocolate and caramel traybakes to fruity and zesty puddings, but if you follow a plant-based diet things can be a little trickier. This crème brûlée, however, is not to be missed. For vegans, and non-vegans alike, this pudding oozes creamy, sweet flavours thanks to the vanilla and blended cashew nuts, and once your caster sugar topping is caramalised and crunchy, this dessert is transformed.

A neighbour from hell threw a pot of boiling oil over a man in a sickening 'unprovoked attack' after having thoughts about mass murder, a court has heard.

A move to consider automatic pardons for Scots victims of the Horizon scandal was celebrated last night by wrongly-convicted post masters.

UK government called for plans for the Vegas-style Sphere venue to be created in London to be revived, after they had been scrapped by the city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan.The original plans, first announced in 2018, would have seen a 21,500-capacity venue built, becoming the largest concert arena in the UK.The proposed venue had raised concerns from some of those living in the surrounding area, who highlighted the strains on local infrastructure and health risks. The London Assembly Environment Committee also warned of the unacceptable light levels that would be created by the venue – with the finished product set to have an estimated 1million LED light bulbs on its exterior.Following Khan’s intervention, the UK Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove ordered a six-week pause, to allow time for the government to re-consider the Mayor’s decision.But, Sphere Entertainment, a sister firm to MSG, said it has now written to Gove advising him of the company’s plan to withdraw its application.In a statement, the company said: “We have informed Mr.

A Revolution bar near Manchester is one of eight across the country which the company are shutting down. The chain's branch on Alderley Road in Wilmslow, Cheshire is among the 'unprofitable' venues they have earmarked for closure.

Prince Harry has been left at the brunt end of a "sad state" after his relationship with his dad King Charles continues to break down and the monarch is "not seeing his grandchildren", according to an expert.

A new strain of Covid has become the most common form of the virus in recent months across the globe and has notably brought on two new symptoms that people have reported experiencing.

Mama June Shannon just had a big legal win!

A simple text message helped mend a Manchester United legend's bitter split from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Simple to make and refreshingly bitter in taste, it’s clear to see why the Negroni has stood the test of time. Made of gin, Campari, and sweet (or red) vermouth, the Negroni is the ultimate 1:1:1 ingredient cocktail.

Party season is well under way and whether you are having a New Year’s Eve party, or enjoying some quiet drinks, we’ve got the perfect cocktail recipes that will get you in the festive spirit without having to worry too much about the calories. Just take a look at our delicious recipes.

King Charles appeared to snub Prince Harry on Christmas Day as the monarch failed to mention his son during his second Christmas speech.

The royal family tends to keep their private lives exactly that, private, but there were some big confessions made in 2023. Prince William revealed in October that his favorite emoji is NSFW. Princess Eugenie was a guest on the "White Wine Question Time" podcast, hosted by Kate Thornton, in October, when she shared that royal family fans had approached her saying she looks better in person after seeing "terrifyingly ugly" paparazzi pictures of her.

Many of us look forward to Christmas all year round. But while it’s supposed to be a time of joy, it can also bring sadness for some.

The grandmother of Alex Batty says her "chaotic" daughter tricked her into letting him go on holiday and said she didn't know if they were "alive or dead".

At Christmas, we're always looking for delicious new treats to serve guests but if you're stuck for inspiration for your parties this year, we've got the perfect recipe for you. It's a Clementine Granita and works brilliantly as a tasty twist to welcome in family or friends or as a classy canape. If you need more help with choosing recipes and drinks check out the Wooden Table Productions website but for now give the granita a go - you won't regret it.

When Christmas comes around we're often left scratching our heads wondering what to serve at the festive feast that's a bit different from previous years. Puddings, mince pies to yule logs and roulades come as standard but there's so much more out there and if you're a real foodie you may be getting fed up with the familiarity of it all. Besides, the festive season isn't just one day so you'll want a variety of treats to eat and serve at get-togethers while you relax with your closest friends and family.

Iggy Azalea appeared to drag Playboi Carti over his relationship with their son Onyx.

A health warning has been issued amid a 'concerning rise' in cases of Shigella, a gut infection that is 'very infectious'.

New York Post, James Dolan, the executive chairman of the Madison Square Garden Network, said that conversations were going “back and forth” with Abu Dhabi about the possible new venue.He also revealed that additional plans for further venues in Saudi Arabia and South Korea had “stalled”.The news comes after it was reported in November that Las Vegas’ Sphere, which is housing a residency by U2, had made a loss of $98.4million (£80.5million) since opening on September 29.Reviewing U2’s Vegas residency the Sphere, NME hailed the show for “taking the live concert experience ‘to the next level’” and delivering “a fine balancing act of doing just that while also ensuring their music remains very much at the forefront”.Earlier this month, U2 announced that they were extending their residency until March 2024.Earlier this month, the UK government called for plans for a Vegas-style Sphere venue to be created in London to be revived, after they had been scrapped by the city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan.The original plans, first announced in 2018, would have seen a 21,500-capacity venue built, becoming the largest concert arena in the UK.However, after five years of planning for the venue, hopes of it coming to fruition appeared to be quashed in November, when the London Mayor intervened in the decision, citing the “unacceptable negative impact” it would have on the local residents.The proposed venue had raised concerns from some of those living in the surrounding area, who highlighted the strains on local infrastructure and health risks.

No matter how perfectly cooked your Christmas turkey is, it can always be improved with a good helping of hearty gravy.

Holly Jones A remote and dilapidated lighthouse proves an increasingly sinister backdrop for newly widowed father, Pablo (Hugo Silva) and his adolescent daughter Lidia (Zoe Arnao) in the first international teaser trailer for the upcoming Ángeles Hernández thriller “Restless Waters, Shivering Lights” (“El Faro”). Distribution in Spain is handled by Alfa Pictures with an expected release date of Jan.

Public services across the central belt are the most "broken" in Scotland, according to an index ranking the country's local authorities.

Oh no… Things just got messy for the Honey Boo Boo family. We were afraid of this.

Following the recent news that Ashley Cain is once again going to become a father, two years on since the heartbreaking death of his daughter Azaylia to cancer, his ex-girlfriend Safiyya Vorajee has opened up about her heartache at the new development. According to the grieving mum, Ashley allegedly stood at the grave of their daughter and asked her, “Can we have another baby?” leading Safiyaa to believe that there could be hope for them to resume their relationship and build a family.The couple had previously discussed having another child together following the death of their little girl, however grief strained their relationship and the couple parted ways.

Barry Robson has been left giggling over Bojan Miovski's chances of being fit for Aberdeen battle on Sunday against Rangers.

Meghan Markle is said to be hoping to arrange a "part time" reunion with the Royal Family.

Miller’s Girl with Martin Freeman and Jenny Ortega has been released. The film is written and directed by Jade Halley Bartlett and will land on US screens on 26th January.Dagmara Domi?czyk, Bashir Salahuddin, and Gideon Adlon also round out the main cast of the feature which is produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Josh Fagen, and Mary-Margaret Kunze.The story is as follows.A talented young writer (Jenna Ortega) embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher (Martin Freeman) assigns a project that entangles them both in an increasingly complex web.