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The perfect alternative Christmas Day

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Why not try something different at Christmas this year. Some unusual Christmas drinks, curry and mac and cheese and to finish why not have an almost fat-free Greek Christmas pudding. To end the special day you can play some retro board games.<br />

230 co-living homes approved for Headrow

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Plans for 230 homes in an empty Leeds city centre building have been given approval by the council.

Mersey Ferry to be transformed into floating restaurant

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A multi-million pound renovation of a historic Mersey Ferry into a floating restaurant and bar space is to officially open to the public next month. For more than six decades, the Royal Daffodil took thousands of passengers across the river connecting Liverpool and the Wirral.

Is the cost of university becoming too high for the average family?

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University fees in England are rising, while Scottish students don’t pay. Do you think students should have to pay for university here, and is the cost becoming too high for the average family?

People of Glasgow share their thoughts on charging students for higher education

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We take to the streets of Glasgow to ask Glaswegians if they think higher education should remain free in Scotland amid a financial crisis.

Your ultimate guide to Penny Lane

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The Beatles' may have made Penny Lane famous with their song but it is set mostly on Allerton Road. However, it's well worth a visit to this recognised road as it does have a lot to offer, from watering holes to an Italian deli and an independent lifestyle store.

In the Kitchen: The best Thanksgiving food in London at Cut at 45 Park Lane

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Chef Elliott Grover chats us through the incredible Thanksgiving menu at Cut at 45 Park Lane, and Pastry chef Niamh Larkin shows off these mind blowing pies.

James McAvoy films his latest project in Glasgow

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James McAvoy has certainly been doing the rounds recently, photos of him hanging out in local establishments have been flying across social media. <br /><br />The actor has returned to his hometown to film his latest movie California Schemin’ which is set in various locations across the city and Dundee. <br /><br />The film, which also marks his directorial debut, will chart the true story of a Scottish rap duo who conned the international music industry by adopting American accents and pretending to be established Californian musicians to be taken seriously and secure a record deal.<br /><br />Filming is currently underway in Glasgow between the 6 and 20 November and audiences will be able to recognise a number of Glasgow locations.<br /><br />The Barrowlands area has been used with a mural of Ewan McGregor’s Trainspotting character Mark Renton, designed by renowned graffiti artist Rogue One, put up as a back drop on Charlotte Street. <br /><br />Other filming locations include Maryhill, Park Circus and Glasgow Green. <br /><br />James McAvoy has said the movie is rooted in the Californian rap scene but the story starts in the working class Scottish setting. <br />

First look at ‘Mischief at the Mansion’ at Harewood House

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Here’s a first-look at ‘Mischief at the Mansion’, a magical festive world of light spectacles, surprises and cheekiness bringing the stories of Harewood House to life.

Trained sniffer dogs help seize £14k of illegal tobacco products

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Tobacco dogs Griff, Cooper and Bran netted a haul of 1750 packs of illegal cigarettes and and 275 pouches of illegal hand-rolling tobacco in Sunderland city centre, Washington and the Coalfields, accompanied by Sunderland Trading Standards.