Author: Lizzie Wood
Northern Scran: Easy peasy cottage pie
During lockdown I’ve found that it’s even more important to make an occasion of meal times.
Read the full story..Travel: 48 hours in Leith
It’s important to start by saying that I inadvertently chose to coincide my trip with the weekend that Storm Ciara hit, meaning there was not much sunshine in Leith (and a pretty grim seven-hour coach journey home).
Read the full story..“Where do you go back to?” Northern Soul explores Stretford Public Hall
An unassuming red-brick building on the corner of a main road (cue attractive pelican crossing), Stretford Public Hall has been home to some pretty incredible moments.
Read the full story..Hotel Review: The White Hart at Lydgate, Oldham
The checking-in process at hotels can be laborious.
Read the full story..Hotel Review: Andaz London Liverpool Street
Hotels near airports or train stations can conjure up images of pokey rooms with a sad looking ironing board in the corner.
Read the full story..Christmas Markets: Manchester, Berlin, Naples
With the big day just around the corner, mulled wine on special offer and more Christmas crackers than you can shake a string of tinsel at, December is one of Northern Soul’s favourite months.
Read the full story..Travel – Hotel Review: Assembly London
Finding a hotel in the capital that strikes the right balance between comfort, location and price isn’t always easy.
Read the full story..Theatre Review: On Behalf of the People, Burgess Foundation, Manchester
In my mind, there are two types of plays: the ones where you keep checking your watch and the ones where you leave the theatre and it’s suddenly dark.
Read the full story..Review: The Newspaper Boy, 53Two, Manchester
There are a handful of Corrie favourites mingling as I head to a hidden archway under the Deansgate / Castlefield Met to celebrate the launch of Manchester’s newest play.
Read the full story..Review: A Woman’s Work, Harriet Harman, Manchester Literature Festival
What do breakfast kippers, a curry and a book about law all have in common?
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