Review

The Egyptian Room

3

The Egyptian Room brings a fun night with delicious food

Gary Jones as Franklin Hart

Gary Jones as Franklin Hart

Review: Newly-formed society's 9 to 5 shows amateur theatre is in safe hands

I tried the food at The Black Ladd pub and it did not disappoint

I tried the food at The Black Ladd pub and it did not disappoint

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Pub with new life serving up perfect traditional homecooked delights

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

Homes and interiors

Listen up arachnophobes – Aldi’s viral spider catcher has banished my fears

I tried the Hard Rock Cafe's new breakfast menu

I tried the Hard Rock Cafe's new breakfast menu

I tried Hard Rock Cafe's new breakfast menu and was surprised

The Starbucks Too Good To Go bag costs £4 for approximately £12 worth of items

The Starbucks Too Good To Go bag costs £4 for approximately £12 worth of items

I tried a Starbucks Too Good To Go bag and it's a haven for sweet treat lovers

It took me years to figure out how to make an iced coffee just like you get from Costa Coffee or Caffé Nero

It took me years to figure out how to make an iced coffee just like you get from Costa Coffee or Caffé Nero

I made the perfect iced coffee at home (now I can’t survive a day without one)

Here are my highlights from my trip to Rhodes to inspire your itinerary.

Here are my highlights from my trip to Rhodes to inspire your itinerary.

I fell in love with this British holiday hotspot and this was my itinerary

Find out what I thought of the supermarket's own Prosecco.

Find out what I thought of the supermarket's own Prosecco.

I tried supermarket Prosecco - Here's the one you need to try and what to avoid

Chaos Karts in Manchester makes for a great evening of fun

Chaos Karts in Manchester makes for a great evening of fun

Manchester's interactive karting experience is fun for all ages

The evening was attended by plenty of people looking for a taste of the fine dining experience

The evening was attended by plenty of people looking for a taste of the fine dining experience

Award-winning chefs cook up a storm at White Hart at Lydgate

Oldham coach Sean Long

Oldham coach Sean Long

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Long full of praise for display in victory

Zip World Manchester's Treetop Trek provides a fun filled, adrenaline fuelled day out for the whole family

Zip World Manchester's Treetop Trek provides a fun filled, adrenaline fuelled day out for the whole family

I took on Heaton Park's Treetop Trek adventure at Zip World...and this is how it went

The 175 exhibition should create pride in the hearts of Oldham residents

The 175 exhibition should create pride in the hearts of Oldham residents

Oldham stories: The 175 exhibition taking pride in town history

I tried Oldham's top rated Italian restaurant

I tried Oldham's top rated Italian restaurant

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Review: I tried Oldham's top rated Italian restaurant and it did not disappoint

Lime Kiln Farmhouse

Lime Kiln Farmhouse

Cultural attractions

Luxury farmhouse where you can enjoy panoramic views - in grounds of a castle estate

Many of the heroes from the treble winning team were in attednance

Many of the heroes from the treble winning team were in attednance

Manchester United FC

99 allows United fans to relive past glory, and explore unknown stories

Aldi's Next Big Thing produced a number of new items coming onto their shelves including banana ketchup and Lion's Mane mushrooms

Aldi's Next Big Thing produced a number of new items coming onto their shelves including banana ketchup and Lion's Mane mushrooms

I tried the winning items from Aldi's Next Big Thing and it was an eclectic mix

The Margherita Sbagliata is only available until June 2 at Fatto a Mano restaurants

The Margherita Sbagliata is only available until June 2 at Fatto a Mano restaurants

I tried the 'world's best pizza' and it was a classic work of Italian genius

Here are my thoughts on a chef's recipe for the 'perfect' scrambled eggs

Here are my thoughts on a chef's recipe for the 'perfect' scrambled eggs

I tried a chef's recipe for making the 'perfect' scrambled eggs

The battle of the butters - can Lurpak be beaten? Yes, it turns out

The battle of the butters - can Lurpak be beaten? Yes, it turns out

I compared supermarket butters to Lurpak to see if it could be beaten - it was

This is what the Cineworld Unlimited membership includes

This is what the Cineworld Unlimited membership includes

Is Cineworld Unlimited membership worth it? I decided to find out

Would you try Banana Ketchup?

Would you try Banana Ketchup?

I tried Aldi’s Next Big Thing, Banana Ketchup and it’s oddly amazing

How good is Aldi's Tequila Rose? I found out.

How good is Aldi's Tequila Rose? I found out.

I tried Aldi's Tequila Rose and it needs to be added to your home bar- Here's why

What cleaning products have you used to try and get rid of a bad washing machine smell?

What cleaning products have you used to try and get rid of a bad washing machine smell?

Homes and interiors

I banished the world’s worst washing machine smell with 16p hack (and toothpaste)

A Morrisons Too Good To Go bag costs just £3.09

A Morrisons Too Good To Go bag costs just £3.09

I tried a Morrisons Too Good To Go bag and I was shocked by the amount of food

I tried cooking Jamie Oliver's chicken and chorizo paella and the recipe was easy to follow

I tried cooking Jamie Oliver's chicken and chorizo paella and the recipe was easy to follow

I cooked Jamie Oliver's paella and wish impatience didn't get the better of me

I recently took a trip to Lush on Edinburgh's Princes Street to test out the swampy waters in a private immersive bath experience.

I recently took a trip to Lush on Edinburgh's Princes Street to test out the swampy waters in a private immersive bath experience.

I had a bath in Shrek's swamp and it was surprisingly relaxing

The Boat and Horses, Broadway

The Boat and Horses, Broadway

I visited a waterside pub overlooking Rochdale Canal in Oldham

Saddleworth Cookery School

Saddleworth Cookery School

Clubs and societies

As cooking classes sweep the nation I tried one on the cheap in Oldham

I paid more than £20 for a breakfast, hot drink and a slice of cheesecake

I paid more than £20 for a breakfast, hot drink and a slice of cheesecake

Restaurant reviews

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Inside the award-winning Oldham cafe that served me a 'Bittersweet' breakfast for £20

The Courtyard Brewery, Shepherd Street

The Courtyard Brewery, Shepherd Street

Just shy of £30 for food I couldn’t stomach and flat beer at an Oldham pub

Aldi has so much to choose from when it comes to Easter chocolate - here's what I thought when I tried some of the supermarket's range

Aldi has so much to choose from when it comes to Easter chocolate - here's what I thought when I tried some of the supermarket's range

You name it, Aldi has it: I tried the Easter range and it's food coma-inducing

Have you tried any of these conditioners? See if I thought the new REHAB sheets were worth it compared to a £1 alternative

Have you tried any of these conditioners? See if I thought the new REHAB sheets were worth it compared to a £1 alternative

Comparing £1 to £24 conditioners with a unique twist (my hair was buttery soft)

Would you buy a paper wine bottle?

Would you buy a paper wine bottle?

Has Aldi ended glass forever? I tested the first ever paper wine bottles

Cafe Grill Royton, on Market Square

Cafe Grill Royton, on Market Square

2

I visited one of Oldham's most exciting cafes and this is what I thought

The cafe made sure I was well-fed and had a sensational Desi breakfast

The cafe made sure I was well-fed and had a sensational Desi breakfast

New Oldham cafe serves up sensational Desi breakfasts - with a side of gossip

This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test

Take a look inside this dreamy M&S Mother's Day box that costs only £30

Take a look inside this dreamy M&S Mother's Day box that costs only £30

Marks and Spencer

I tried this dreamy M&S Mother's Day Box which could save you £100 on beauty

I think this Mother's Day afternoon tea is the ultimate sharing treat

I think this Mother's Day afternoon tea is the ultimate sharing treat

I think this Mother’s Day afternoon tea is full of spring surprises worth sharing

Pickwicks Potatoes, Tommyfield Market

Pickwicks Potatoes, Tommyfield Market

5

I tried a takeaway dubbed the best in Oldham and this is what shocked me

The Garage has lots to offer

The Garage has lots to offer

3

Inside Oldham's new cosy cafe and homeware shop from Saddleworth chef

I taste tested Easter chocolate puppies from Aldi and M&S - who did it the best?

I taste tested Easter chocolate puppies from Aldi and M&S - who did it the best?

I taste tested Easter chocolate puppies from Aldi and M&S - who did it best?

See what I thought of Aldi's latest designer dupes.

See what I thought of Aldi's latest designer dupes.

I tried Aldi’s YSL skincare dupe and it gave my skin the perfect nights sleep

These flavoured Tesco chocolate bars have a luxury taste and priced at £1.80, they won't break the bank

These flavoured Tesco chocolate bars have a luxury taste and priced at £1.80, they won't break the bank

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I tried Tesco's £1.80 flavoured chocolate bars - a luxury taste without the price

The White Lion looked after us

The White Lion looked after us

Delph, Saddleworth

Inside Oldham's 'best pub grub' alehouse which has humungous homemade chips

I tested white wines from Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Coop and Morrisons, which was the best?

I tested white wines from Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Coop and Morrisons, which was the best?

Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of white wine? I happily found out

What's better the £40 or £329 hair dryer?

What's better the £40 or £329 hair dryer?

I compared a £40 to £329 hair dryer- Is there really any difference?

The Greggs Valentine's Bake Tray contains seven different pastries

The Greggs Valentine's Bake Tray contains seven different pastries

I tried the Greggs Valentine’s Day Bake Tray and it was love at first sight

Aldi, Morrisons or Marks and Spencer - who has the best Valentines meal deal in 2024? Find out what I thought.

Aldi, Morrisons or Marks and Spencer - who has the best Valentines meal deal in 2024? Find out what I thought.

I compared supermarket Valentines meal deals and there is a clear winner - see who

This is how you can apply for a student loan refund - it's so easy and saved me almost £100

This is how you can apply for a student loan refund - it's so easy and saved me almost £100

I followed Martin Lewis' advice for a student loan refund - it saved my January

Fancy yourself a pizza for National Pizza Day but want to save a bit? Here are the top alternatives

Fancy yourself a pizza for National Pizza Day but want to save a bit? Here are the top alternatives

National Pizza Day

The best supermarket pizza? I tested heaps of pepperonis to find a cheesy winner

Haven Skegness Piazza

Haven Skegness Piazza

REVIEW: A fun-filled weekend made it easy to see how Haven got its name

Will you be trying McDonald's new menu items?

Will you be trying McDonald's new menu items?

I tried McDonald’s new menu items and I don’t want them ever to leave