Real UK
Behind Closed Doors: Season 1: Episode 1 | Part 1
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Embark on a historical journey looking at the UK's finest stately homes with Peter Grant and George Bond as your guides.
Behind Closed Doors: Season 1: Episode 1 | Part 1
Behind Closed Doors: Season 1: Episode 1 | Part 2
11m
Embark on a historical journey looking at the UK's finest stately homes with Peter Grant and George Bond as your guides.
Behind Closed Doors: Season 1: Episode 1 | Part 2
Behind Closed Doors: Season 1: Episode 2 | Part 1
11m
Embark on a historical journey looking at the UK's finest stately homes with Peter Grant and George Bond as your guides.
Behind Closed Doors: Season 1: Episode 2 | Part 1
Behind Closed Doors: Season 1: Episode 2 | Part 2
10m
Embark on a historical journey looking at the UK's finest stately homes with Peter Grant and George Bond as your guides.
Behind Closed Doors: Season 1: Episode 2 | Part 2
Testing Time: The Driving Exam backlog
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Learner drivers across the country are being faced with an average of a 14-week wait when trying to book a driving test, and nearly two-fifths of test centres are experiencing wait times as long as five months or more.
Testing Time: The Driving Exam backlog
Scran in Sunderland: Lost restaurants and takeaways
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The ordeal of a first Vindaloo, Eartha Kitt's hankering for fish and chips - and an unusual Biryani. Walking tours guide Ian Mole remembers some of the places on Wearside where we used to eat.
Scran in Sunderland: Lost restaurants and takeaways
English Tourism Week: celebrating all that England has to offer
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For 2024 English Tourism Week takes place from the fifteenth to the twenty fourth of March. This campaign aims to celebrate England's vibrant visitor economy, and really shine a light on what your local area has to offer. Come rain or shine, there is so much to enjoy right here on our doorstep, and all without the added stress of travelling abroad. So sit back and relax as we take a trip around the country to celebrate what English tourism has to offer.
English Tourism Week: celebrating all that England has to offer
Real Life Stories: From Metalhead to Lord Mayor
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The incredible story of councillor Tom Coles and his battle with ADHD and depression before taking on the role as the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth in 2023, where his mayoral ceremony consisted of Metallica songs and Klingon quotes.
Real Life Stories: From Metalhead to Lord Mayor
How to make the ultimate Michelin-worthy toastie
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Warburtons have teamed up with Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Great British Menu star and Executive Chef at Michelin starred Northcote, to create the ultimate Michelin-worthy comfort dish, the ‘Warburtons Toastie’ at the Lancashire-based restaurant. <br />Our reporter Catherine Musgrove took to her kitchen with the recipe to give it a go...
How to make the ultimate Michelin-worthy toastie
Inside Sunderland's Dun Cow and Fire Station
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Reporter Tony Gillan takes us for a look inside Sunderland's Dun Cow pub and Fire Station events venue.<br />Speaking to Paul Callaghan of the city's Music, Arts and Culture Trust, Tony looks at the Fire Station's work with creative young people today, and the Dun Cow's restoration.
Inside Sunderland's Dun Cow and Fire Station
Take a look round Park Lane Market in Glasgow’s South Side
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Park Lane Market has been operating in Glasgow’s South Side for 6 years, working as a platform for independent retailers.
Take a look round Park Lane Market in Glasgow’s South Side
Lost Shops of Sunderland's Old Town Centre
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A nostalgic journey around the sites of the lost shops of Sunderland's now city centre, with walking tours guide Ian Mole
Lost Shops of Sunderland's Old Town Centre
Memories of Sheffield's iconic Leadmill
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It’s rare that a live music venue stands the test of time. But since the 1980s the Leadmill has also transformed the careers of Pulp, Reverend and the Makers, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys, to name but a few. It really is a Sheffield icon.<br />
Memories of Sheffield's iconic Leadmill
Meet some of the athletes participating in the Great Scottish Run in Glasgow this weekend
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The Great Scottish Run is returning to Glasgow so we spoke to some of the runners involved.
Meet some of the athletes participating in the Great Scottish Run in Glasgow this weekend
Journalist Billy Sloan on the release of his first biography detailing his experience in Glasgow’s music scene
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Billy Sloan has been a prominent part of Glasgow’s rich music culture since the 60s and how now recorded his experiences in a book. <br /><br />In One Love, One Life, Billy gives behind the scenes knowledge on interviewing legends such as Paul McCartney, David Bowie and Grace Adams.
Journalist Billy Sloan on the release of his first biography detailing his experience in Glasgow’s music scene
Spectacular Sheds: A look round Britain's amazing garden spaces
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We take a look around some of Britain's most amazing sheds and garden spaces, perfect for working, relaxing, drinking, or even hiding.<br /><br />
Spectacular Sheds: A look round Britain's amazing garden spaces
Peter James discusses his new Roy Grace novel ‘Stop Them Dead’
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If you’re a thrill-seeker when it comes to your novels of choice, I’ll be taking to acclaimed author Peter James, who’s books have inspired ITV’s hit drama, ‘Grace.’ With the latest instalment of the detective superintendent Roy Grace series set to launch in September, and his new book Stop Them Dead set to hit shelves, we’ll see what Peter had to say.
Peter James discusses his new Roy Grace novel ‘Stop Them Dead’
Meet Soapbox, the “uncomfortably raw punk band” about to play Tenement Trail
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Soapbox are gearing to play their debut slot at Tenement Trail 2023.
Meet Soapbox, the “uncomfortably raw punk band” about to play Tenement Trail
Billy Sloan’s top 5 Glasgow albums: Rattlesnakes, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
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Billy Sloan tells us the story of meeting Lloyd Cole while DJing on Sauchiehall Street.
Billy Sloan’s top 5 Glasgow albums: Rattlesnakes, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
Discover the UK's most unique and unusual Airbnbs
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Discover the UK's most unique and unusual Airbnbs. We hop onboard a quirky Airbnb in Yorkshire and even stay in a unique double decker bus in Teesside which is based on a farm. Our final place to stay is one of Lancashire's most strange Airbnb offerings. Sit back and relax and see if we can find you your next weekend break. <br />
Discover the UK's most unique and unusual Airbnbs
We visited McTear’s auction house in Glasgow to view the Bertie Auld football shirt collection
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We visited McTear's Auctioneers to view The Bertie Auld Collection which is set to be auctioned on 12 October at exactly 10.30 in tribute to the late Lisbon Lion and Celtic legend. James Bruce who is a Valuer and Auctioneer at McTear's spoke through some of the standout pieces in the collection which included shirts from across Europe including jerseys from Dukla Prague, Leeds United, Feyenoord and Benfica as well as an Inter Milan shirt from the 1967 European Cup final.
We visited McTear’s auction house in Glasgow to view the Bertie Auld football shirt collection
We did the £20 outfit challenge at Glasgow’s famous Barras Markets
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The Barra Markets is the heart of Glasgow’s East End community, existing for over 100 years. <br /><br />We went down to see how we could dress for £20 and try some of the famous street food.
We did the £20 outfit challenge at Glasgow’s famous Barras Markets
Great North Run 2023: Participants tell their stories
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We meet people taking part in this year's GNR plus bring you a guide to the big event.
Great North Run 2023: Participants tell their stories
Part 1: Music Journalist Billy Sloan gives his top 5 Glasgow albums, Simple Minds, New Gold Dreams
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In a new series, Glasgow World is sourcing people in Scotland’s music scene to hear about their five favourite Glasgow albums. <br />This is the first part of Billy Sloan’s episode, where he talks about Simple Minds’ New Gold Dreams.
Part 1: Music Journalist Billy Sloan gives his top 5 Glasgow albums, Simple Minds, New Gold Dreams
Part 2 of Billy Sloan’s top five Glasgow albums: Alex Harvey, The Mafia Stole My Guitar
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Billy Sloan reminisces on the first time he saw The Sensational Alex Harvey Band play in Glasgow, the musician’s early activism and why they’re one of his favourite acts.
Part 2 of Billy Sloan’s top five Glasgow albums: Alex Harvey, The Mafia Stole My Guitar
Billy Sloan reminisces on memories of Glasgow’s Apollo ahead of its 50th anniversary
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The Apollo which used to sit at the top of Renfield Street in Glasgow would have today celebrated its 50th anniversary. The legendary venue was rebranded as The Apollo in 1973 having formerly been known as Green's Playhouse with Johnny Cash being the first act to perform in the newly renamed venue. Although it said farewell to Glasgow in 1985, it is still fondly remembered by many Glaswegian's as the venue which played host to acts such as The Rolling Stones, Queen and Wings, securing its special place in Glasgow history. <br />
Billy Sloan reminisces on memories of Glasgow’s Apollo ahead of its 50th anniversary
A look inside Edinburgh's secret cinema
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We go inside one of Edinburgh's hidden gems.
A look inside Edinburgh's secret cinema
A night at the races: Glasgow World attends the Saints and Sinners charity night at Hamilton Park
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Sports reporter Lewis Anderson attends the annual Saints and Sinners night at Hamilton Park where he speaks to Racing TV presenter Gordon Brown, former Scottish footballer Tam McManus and his wife, Mhairi McManus. <br /><br />
A night at the races: Glasgow World attends the Saints and Sinners charity night at Hamilton Park
The best places to live in Greater Manchester according to you
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The county of Greater Manchester is made up of ten boroughs, and is home to around three million people.<br /><br />Each pocket of the city-region consists of towns and villages with their own communities reflecting the area's diversity.<br /><br />The variety of places to live in Greater Manchester means there are plenty of options when looking for a location to move to in the city-region.<br /><br />We asked local people where they think is the best place to live in Manchester.
The best places to live in Greater Manchester according to you
The Run up to The Great North Run - Joe
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As we get closer to the great north run people will be preparing for the half marathon. As part of our run up to the great north run series we are speaking to people as they prepare. We spoke to Joe as he helps his running club to prepare for the race in a few weeks time.
The Run up to The Great North Run - Joe
Meet Denis from Pizza Cult, Glasgow’s Barra Market’s newest street food vendor
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The Barras Market has become well known in recent years for its amazing selection of street food vendors. <br /><br />Pizza Cult by Denis is the newest addition to the lineup and can be found in the London Road section of the market.
Meet Denis from Pizza Cult, Glasgow’s Barra Market’s newest street food vendor
Most old fashioned places in the UK
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We peek inside venues that have stood the test of time across the UK.
Most old fashioned places in the UK
Edinburgh fringe: hundreds gather to watch man sit in a chair dressed as a gorilla
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Hundreds of people turned up to the Liquid Rooms this week to see a cult comedy show where a performer dresses as a gorilla and sits in a chair for an hour.<br /><br />We went along to see what it was all about.<br /><br />Now in its 14th year, the show is titled: “A young man dressed as a gorilla, dressed as an old man, sits in a rocking chair for fifty-six minutes and then leaves.”
Edinburgh fringe: hundreds gather to watch man sit in a chair dressed as a gorilla
Summer fun: what's going on across UK cities this summer?
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A tour around some of our biggest cities to find out what's on during the summer months.
Summer fun: what's going on across UK cities this summer?
Inside Beckett’s Bank Wetherspoon Leeds
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Every pub has a story to tell and here we explore the origins of the Beckett’s Bank Wetherspoon on Park Row in Leeds.
Inside Beckett’s Bank Wetherspoon Leeds
Gravity Max opens in Liverpool - first look
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A new £15m entertainment venue is now open in Liverpool ONE. Gravity MAX occupies the site of the former Debenhams store at the Lord Street centre. The leisure attraction includes bowling and an indoor golf centre alongside the go-kart track. We were at the launch to check out the spot.
Gravity Max opens in Liverpool - first look
Blackpool has been crowned the UK’s ‘cheapest staycation spot’
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According to a new study, Blackpool has been crowned the winner for its low prices.<br />The research, carried out by Sykes Holiday Cottages on a survey of 2,000 holidaymakers, looked at the cost of accommodation, transport, activities and eating out.<br />Cardiff followed close behind in second place, followed by Liverpool in third.<br />We take a look around the seaside town in Lancashire to see what it has to offer.
Blackpool has been crowned the UK’s ‘cheapest staycation spot’
Jacky Whites Market - a North East institution that's stood the test of time
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Traders at Jacky Whites - also known as White's Market Sunderland - discuss their businesses, and the appeal of a market that has existed on Wearside for decades, even before the more than 50 years it has spent on its current site