Magpie by Elizabeth Day is a mental labyrinth of a domestic thriller

Magpie by Elizabeth Day is a mental labyrinth of a domestic thriller

One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy. Magpies have long been the subject of superstition, and this domestic thriller from Elizabeth Day is one you’ll find yourself reading…

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Eight lodges, cabins, hotels and spas to book in 2024 for your next staycation

Eight lodges, cabins, hotels and spas to book in 2024 for your next staycation

Whether you’re after a one-night city centre stay or a weekend break in the countryside, a relaxing and tranquil space, or a wild and eccentric adventure, everyone deserves to treat themselves to a getaway in…

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Quality Street is the regency rom-com Bridgerton fans need to see at New Vic Theatre

Quality Street is the regency rom-com Bridgerton fans need to see at New Vic Theatre

A tin of Quality Street is a mandatory part of Christmas traditions, and every year I delight in snapping off the lid and rummaging around for the golden, chewy Toffee Pennies.  There’s no sight quite…

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Ten Mother’s Day gifts from Staffordshire makers you can buy at The Potteries Centre

Ten Mother’s Day gifts from Staffordshire makers you can buy at The Potteries Centre

Mother’s Day is a little over two weeks away (March 19) and if you’re looking for a beautiful, locally sourced Staffordshire gift but are worried it may not arrive in time if you order online…

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The Bodyguard pays homage to superstar Whitney Houston at The Regent Theatre

The Bodyguard pays homage to superstar Whitney Houston at The Regent Theatre

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard opened at The Regent Theatre this week with quite a literal bang. Fiery, fierce and flirty, the glittering show has everything you need for the ultimate rom-com, including…

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Keith Brymer Jones’ autobiography is as wholesome as an episode of Great Pottery Throwdown

Keith Brymer Jones’ autobiography is as wholesome as an episode of Great Pottery Throwdown

As a born and bred Stokie, I’ve an instinctive affinity for pottery. Whether it’s plate turning in restaurants to check the backstamp for a local label, offering guests a brew in one of my collection…

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