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Spinster: Love It or Hate It? Reclaiming a Loaded Word in 2026
Is the word spinster still an insult in 2026—or can it finally be reclaimed? This article explores how the term evolved from a simple job description into a powerful cultural stereotype, and asks whether modern, independent and self-partnered women are redefining what spinsterhood means today. From Jane Austen and Bridget Jones to Sylvia Pankhurst and…
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Abandoned Your New Year’s Resolutions? Here’s How to Begin Again
By mid-January, many New Year’s resolutions are already slipping. Gym plans stall, Dry January wobbles, and good intentions quietly fade. This isn’t a failure of willpower—it’s a sign that most resolutions are built on pressure, not reality. This article takes an honest look at why resolutions are so easily abandoned, the guilt that follows, and…
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Breck Road in Crisis: Local Library Faces Closure Amid Growing Business Decline
Breck Road Library Faces Closure Amid Liverpool Community Decline Once a vibrant artery connecting Liverpool city centre to Anfield Stadium, Breck Road is now marked by shuttered shops and economic decline. Now, Breck Road Library—a vital community hub—is at risk of permanent closure. With a legacy stretching back to the 19th century, this local library…
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How to Dress Like Elon Musk – The Tech Billionaire Look
Want to dress like Elon Musk? Here’s how to copy the tech billionaire’s style with a UK twist – from vintage T-shirts to Mars-ready shoes. Why Dress Like Elon Musk, Anyway?You might be wondering: why on Earth (or Mars) would anyone want to dress like Elon Musk? Fair question. Elon Musk, the often-controversial billionaire CEO…
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Wedding Gifts. . .oh what to choose!
Wedding season is here, and with it comes the age-old question—what gift should you get? Start by thinking about the couple. What do they enjoy? Do they live together already? Do they have children? And how much should you spend? Sometimes you know one half of the couple well and the other not at all.…
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Lee Miller: Feminist Icon, Surrealist Muse, and War Photographer
Discover the extraordinary life of Lee Miller—fashion model turned surrealist muse, feminist icon, and fearless **war photographer**. From her early trauma to capturing iconic images of World War II and defying Hitler in his own bathtub, Miller’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and rebellion. With the new Tate Britain exhibition opening, there’s no better…
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Cage Fighter to Christian
Liverpool native Jason’s powerful recovery story takes readers on a raw and redemptive journey from childhood trauma, gang violence, and drug addiction to faith-based sobriety and healing. After decades of alcohol and cocaine abuse, Jason found purpose through Christ and now helps others overcome addiction. A true tale of transformation, resilience, and hope.
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Bronte: my Gladiator Queen
Finally, after years of speculation, and a half-hearted comeback on a rarely watched subscriber channel, we did get Gladiator back on our entertainment schedules. The Saturday tea time show of the 90s that got us screaming at our five-channel, blown glass screens. The new show proved every bit as entertaining as the parents program two…
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Eggs for Eurovision
Earlier in 2023 Liverpool One put out an open call for painted egg artist commissions to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest being held in Liverpool due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. This was Alison’ proposal: Eurovision Festival Alison Little is a Liverpool based artist who has worked with schools and community groups across the…
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Presents: au Contraire?
This year, we must eye over the numerous paradoxical presents we will receive. Gifts with a second meaning which contrast the merry making of bestowing or artlessly juxtapose through their very existence. The acrylic ‘Wool substitute’ Christmas jumper which looks great on but will inevitably release micro-fibres after journeying through the washing machine. The water…
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