“I found them to be a world apart from budget supermarket pans”

Pans are often one of those overlooked kitchen essentials. We use them just about every day, yet few people are willing to spend a sizeable chunk of cash on.

It’s a problem I’m all too familiar with. For years my cookware collection had consisted of a higgledy piggledy collection of random pans that just happened to be on offer at the supermarket when the previous one gave up the ghost.

As such, I’d found them all much of a muchness and had no clue the difference a top quality one can make. After all, they simply heat up and cook food, don’t they?

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That’s precisely what I believed until I put a range from Made In Cookware, a the brand that “chefs actually use”, through its paces. Given that the handle had recently snapped off one of my well-worn pans that had clearly seen better days, I took it as a sign that an upgrade was long overdue.

So I was thrilled to get my hands on Made In Cookware’s 5-piece stainless steel set. Currently priced at £309, reduced from £377, the set comprises a 25cm stainless clad frying pan, a 1.9L stainless clad saucepan with lid and a 2.8L stainless clad saucepan with lid.

The first thing that struck me was the sheer quality on offer, they are a world away from the run-of-the-mill pans you’d find on supermarket shelves, and frankly so good I was almost reluctant to cook with them, reports the Daily Record. They’re also genuinely stylish.

From the premium packaging to the satisfying weight and feel, they exude luxury and genuinely make you feel like a professional chef. Crafted from 5-ply stainless steel, they deliver rapid, even heat distribution for superior cooking results, while minimising hot spots where food is prone to sticking and burning.

Testing the pans myself, I found they require noticeably less heat from the hob compared to my previous set. The handles remain cool to the touch, which is particularly useful as I’d almost certainly forget and burn myself otherwise, and they’re compatible with gas, electric and induction hobs.

While the price tag is undoubtedly a significant outlay, the quality is reflected in Made In Cookware’s lifetime warranty on the set. It’s easy to understand why so many professional chefs swear by them — once you master pre-heating the pan and using the correct amount of oil, the results are outstanding.

The five-piece set strikes me as an excellent starting point for home cooks, and is particularly well-suited to couples or those living solo. The frying pan handles everything from eggs to steak with ease, while the saucepans are ideally sized for cooking pasta in one and a sauce in the other.

Several other options are currently available, including six, 10 and 13-piece stainless steel sets. The six-piece is reduced to £499 from £566, the 10-piece is £699 down from £834, and the 13-piece is £979 down from £1,201.

One worthwhile consideration is that the pans are fairly weighty — a quality that speaks to their premium construction, though it could prove troublesome for those who struggle with heavier cookware. Tefal is also a well-regarded and dependable name in the cookware market, with its Ingenio Simplicity 22-Piece Pan Set priced at £375.

That set is specifically designed with space-saving in mind, with the stackable pans taking up 50% less room compared to standard cookware, according to the brand. Also worth considering is Salter’s Timeless 5-piece set, priced at an even more affordable £65 at Argos. It includes three saucepans in varying sizes, one frying pan and a milk pan.

To date, more than 110,000 verified reviews have been left for the Made In Cookware brand, with the vast majority of buyers awarding a full five stars. One customer said: “I’ve been cooking with the sauté pan now for 3 months on a daily basis and it has been fantastic. Everything that I wanted in a pan and exceptionally well constructed. I highly recommend.”

Another added: “Great pan, heats evenly and has rounded corners for easy stirring and even cooking. Hefty and well built, with a comfortable handle.”

A third reviewer commented: “Great pan, large cooking surface and hefty. Feels durable and the finish is great. Heats evenly and can cook eggs with minimal sticking with proper heat control and some oil. Handle is comfortable.”

One shopper noted that while they “love the look and feel” of the pan, they found it “difficult to clean”. The Made In Cookware 5-piece stainless steel set is available in the sale for £309.

One person has died and hundreds more have fallen ill as a result of a food poisoning outbreak, health officials have confirmed. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has stated that the salmonella outbreak “may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK”.

The UKHSA has confirmed one fatality associated with the outbreak. Salmonella typically causes a self-limiting gastroenteritis, with symptoms including stomach cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting or fever.

More than a third of those affected (38%) required hospital admission, with two individuals developing potentially life-threatening bloodstream infections.

The UKHSA has confirmed that between August 11 last year and August 1 this year, 207 cases have been recorded – 199 in England, six in Scotland, one in Wales and one in Northern Ireland, reports North Wales Live.

The areas of England with the greatest number of cases are London, where 47 cases were confirmed, and Yorkshire and Humber (38).

Those affected range from babies to individuals as old as 90, according to the UKHSA.

Hannah Charles, lead epidemiologist for gastrointestinal infections at UKHSA, said: “We’re working with Food Standards Agency and other public health agencies to investigate a salmonella outbreak that may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK.

“Salmonellosis is often caused by eating or handling contaminated food and can be spread rarely from person-to-person.

“Salmonella generally causes a mild illness, although vulnerable groups with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness.

“Symptoms of a salmonella infection include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and sometimes vomiting and fever. Anyone who is concerned about symptoms should contact their GP or out of hours service in the first instance.

“There are simple steps to prevent the spread of salmonella: wash your hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and before preparing and handling food, cook food thoroughly, and if you have any symptoms, avoid handling food for others where possible.”

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About 100 firefighters are tackling a massive blaze at a waste facility in south-east London.

Fifteen fire engines were called to Landmann Way in Bermondsey shortly before 20:00 BST after about 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) warned that a large amount of smoke was being produced by the blaze and advised local residents to keep their doors and windows closed.

LFB said the cause of the fire was not yet known, but firefighters tackled a blaze at the same facility in June.

Speaking from the scene, station commander Duncan Rees said: “Crews are working hard in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control.”

He added that a 32m ladder and a 64m ladder were being used to tackle the flames from above.

Crews from East Greenwich, Old Kent Road, Deptford and surrounding fire stations were dispatched to the scene.

The LFB said it was likely to be a “protracted incident” and crews would work overnight to bring the fire under control.

Rail services into London Bridge from New Cross have been affected due to the fire blocking railway lines, National Rail said.

“Trains between these stations may be cancelled, severely delayed by up to 100 minutes or revised,” it added.

Rachael Jardine, a freelance journalist based in New Cross, told BBC London that trains on a nearby Overground track were continuing to pass despite the “thick black smoke”.

A local resident said he had first spotted the blaze while cycling home.

“I was coming back from Tescos and I could see the smoke from the road,” he said.

“We cycled back to mine and realised it was just across the road… it’s pretty mental.”

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Norgaard, 32, joined Arsenal from Brentford in a £10m transfer last July, but was limited to a peripheral squad role throughout the campaign. Arsenal were not short of matches as they reached the latter stages of all three cup competitions, but Norgaard was limited to just 20 appearances, 11 of which were starts.

Jason Mulhern, 57, and his wife were due to fly to Dalaman, Turkey, from Manchester Airport on June 22, 2024, when a drunken outburst from the unruly passenger caused the Jet2 flight to be cancelled, stranding 300 passengers

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A drunken man’s foul-mouthed outburst directed at cabin crew left more than three hundred passengers with their holidays ‘ruined’ after a Jet2 flight was cancelled.

Jason Mulhern, 57, and his wife were due to board a flight to Dalaman, Turkey, from Manchester Airport on June 22, 2024, when she passed comment on a fellow passenger’s accent.

When Mulhern joined in and started ‘shouting’, cabin crew intervened and subsequently informed the pair they would no longer be served alcohol. Mulhern, from Trafford, then turned ‘aggressive, defensive and angry’, Manchester Crown Court was told.

He told staff they were ‘out of order’, that he and his wife were ‘on their holidays’ and wanted to ‘booze up’. Following a further warning from the captain that they faced removal if they carried on, the couple ‘disgruntledly’ accepted the situation.

However, as the aircraft began taxiing towards the runway, Mulhern launched into a verbal attack on a crew member, calling her a ‘f***ing Nazi and a c***’. He further declared that ‘he was an adult and could do as he wished’, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Prosecutor Betsy Hindle told the court that the 20-year-old crew member felt so uncomfortable and intimidated that she relocated her seat while the plane was still taxiing. “The defendant was saying: ‘You can’t call anyone a c*** these days, even when they are being one. If I want to call you a c***, I will’. He also said all the crew were Nazis,” Ms Hindle said.

The court was told the captain was notified and took the decision to remove Mulhern and his partner from the aircraft, prompting applause from fellow passengers. Consequently, the flight was called off and had to taxi back to the gate, with police being contacted.

The court heard the flight had already experienced a two-hour delay.

Officers spoke to Mulhern on board, noting he was slurring his speech and constantly interrupting them. When they explained he had committed an offence, his response was: “Oh f*** off”, followed by: “I can say whatever I want, it’s a free county. If I think you’re a Nazi, I’ll say it.

“As a result of this, the aircraft was significantly delayed and cancelled altogether due to restrictions on safe flying hours. Three hundred passengers had to disembark and decontrol through security. Accommodation and meals had to be sought for those on the flight. Also three hundred passengers in Turkey were affected, who were due to return to Manchester on that same plane,” Ms Hindle informed the court.

The court heard several passenger statements were gathered. One passenger described Mulhern as ‘obviously drunk’ and being ‘verbally abusive’.

Another recalled hearing him tell staff: “I don’t understand why I can’t have a drink like a f***ing adult’. Ms Hindle revealed Jet2 will be pursuing a civil claim totalling £44,710, covering expenses for accommodation and delays.

Lisa Judge, representing the defence, asked the court to view the incident as being at the ‘lowest level of culpability’ given the absence of physical violence. She acknowledged that Mulhern and his wife had consumed alcohol before boarding, and noted the flight had already experienced delays.

“This was the use of language only,” she said. She highlighted that character references showed him to be an important person in his team, describing him as ‘responsible and mature’. She further explained that his previous service in the Armed Forces had led to him ‘self-medicating’ with alcohol.

“Nobody was forcing you to drink. There was no need to drink, that was a choice you took,” Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said.. “Your conduct caused the plane to be delayed again. Your conduct alone was responsible for the loss of that day’s flight.

A flight that everyone’s holidays had to be deferred, everyone had to make alternative arrangements, everyone had to be put up in hotels. “. “You ruined or potentially ruined every other person’s holiday who boarded that flight. That was the impact of your single behaviour.”

Judge Nicholls told Mulhern, who was supported by his wife in the public gallery: “What you did was quite frankly despicable. It caused chaos and distress to a large number of people. I hope you now understand the consequences of your behaviour.”

Mulhern, of Jewel Close, Urmston, received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months. In addition, he was ordered to complete five days of rehabilitation activity requirements, a 120-day alcohol abstinence order and 300 hours of unpaid work, along with £500 in court costs.

The court also confirmed that he faces a lifelong ban from travelling with Jet2.

An airline spokesperson told the aviation outlet Simply Flying: “We apologize to our customers for their experience and delay on Delta Flight 81 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Seattle, which diverted to London Heathrow after the crew reported a mechanical issue involving an onboard lavatory. This is not the experience we strive to provide, and we’re focused on getting our customers to their destinations as quickly and safely as possible.”

Justin Timberlake put on a united front with his wife Jessica Biel in a rare snap he posted on Tuesday following a difficult two years for his career.

The 45-year-old pop star – who boasts 178.4 million social media followers – captioned his 10-photo Instagram slideshow: ‘Been outside.’

Minnesota-born Timberlake also included lots of pictures of their six-year-old son Phineas and 11-year-old son Silas.

In one shot, little Phineas played golf with the 10-time Grammy winner and, in another, little Silas posed behind a hot-fudge sundae with whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry on top.

On October 19, Timberlake and the 44-year-old Emmy nominee will impressively celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary.

The No Angels singer originally met Tennessee-born Biel in 2007 while snowboarding with a group of friends in Park City, Utah.

Before The Better Sister producer-star, Timberlake reportedly romanced the likes of Fergie, Britney Spears, Jenna Dewan, Alyssa Milano, Emma Bunton, Tatyana Ali, Cameron Diaz and Lindsay Lohan.

Meanwhile, Biel was said to have previously dated her 7th Heaven co-star Adam LaVorgna, her Cellular/London co-star Chris Evans and retired New York Yankee Derek Jeter.

The Daily Mail has reached out to the inseparable couple’s reps for comment but did not immediately hear back.

On July 30, Timberlake concluded his $205.2M-grossing, 121-date The Forget Tomorrow World Tour after receiving backlash about his viral low-effort performances wherein the audience appeared to sing more lyrics than he did onstage.

The Selfish singer had canceled or postponed several concerts due to the flu, bronchitis, laryngitis, an ankle injury and an ongoing back injury.

Last year, Timberlake announced he was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which he called ‘relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.’

Other celebrities suffering from the tick-borne illness include Yolanda Hadid, Bella Hadid, Anwar Hadid, Justin Bieber, Ben Stiller, Amy Schumer, Alec Baldwin, Shania Twain, Debbie Gibson, Avril Lavigne, Riley Keough, Ramona Singer and Kelly Osbourne.

In 2024, the Oscar-nominated songwriter pled guilty to driving while impaired, paid $760 in fines, agreed to do 25 hours of community service at a non-profit of his choice and had his New York license suspended for 90 days.

Timberlake, who refused to take a breathlyzer test, successfully avoided a criminal DWI charge and infractions for running a stop sign and failure to keep in his lane stemming from his arrest in Sag Harbor, New York.

The 45-year-old pop star – who boasts 178.4 million social media followers – captioned his 10-photo Instagram slideshow: ‘Been outside’

Minnesota-born Timberlake also included lots of pictures of their six-year-old son Phineas and 11-year-old son Silas

In one shot, little Phineas played golf with the 10-time Grammy winner and, in another, little Silas posed behind a hot-fudge sundae with whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry on top

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On October 19, Timberlake and the 44-year-old Emmy nominee will impressively celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary (pictured June 21)

On July 30, the No Angels singer concluded his $205.2M-grossing, 121-date The Forget Tomorrow World Tour after receiving backlash about his viral low-effort performances wherein the audience appeared to sing more lyrics than he did onstage (pictured in 2025)

Last year, Timberlake announced he was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which he called ‘relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically’ 

In 2024, the Selfish singer pled guilty to driving while impaired, paid $760 in fines, agreed to do 25 hours of community service at a non-profit of his choice and had his New York license suspended for 90 days 

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Timberlake – who refused to take a breathlyzer test – successfully avoided a criminal DWI charge and infractions for running a stop sign and failure to keep in his lane stemming from his arrest in Sag Harbor, New York 

Biel will next portray Aimee in Sam Hargrave’s spy comedy Matchbox: The Movie – premiering October 9 on Apple TV – alongside John Cena, Sam Richardson, Danai Gurira and Corey Stoll

The four-time Emmy winner continues to pull 57.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify after selling over 32 million solo records and 80 million records with his former boyband *NSYNC.

But Timberlake first found fame at age 12 as a Mouseketeer in the Disney Channel variety show revival, The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, which aired for seven seasons spanning 1989-1996.

Biel will next portray Aimee in Sam Hargrave’s spy comedy Matchbox: The Movie – premiering October 9 on Apple TV – alongside John Cena, Sam Richardson, Danai Gurira and Corey Stoll.

The Fatal Destination producer-narrator’s other upcoming acting projects include Kyle Marvin’s Yosemite mountain climbing drama Batso and Anthony Sparks’s reboot of her sitcom 7th Heaven at CBS Studios.

Evil mushroom killer Erin Patterson has begun her last-ditch effort to walk free from a Melbourne jail.

Supreme Court of Victoria Justice Christopher Beale sentenced Patterson to life in prison on September 8, but set a non-parole period of 33 years.

On Wednesday, the now 51-year-old appeared in the Supreme Court of Appeal from the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre via video link, avoiding another uncomfortable face-to-face with her victims and their friends and families.

Justices Stephen McLeish, Lesley Taylor and Peter Kidd will determine Patterson’s future after listening to all the evidence over the coming days.

Patterson, who appeared in court wearing an oversized jumper, messy long brown hair and glasses, was found guilty of the murders of Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson.

They died after consuming death cap mushrooms served in Beef Wellingtons during lunch at her Leongatha home on July 29, 2023.

Pastor Ian Wilkinson survived the lunch after being critically ill, with Patterson also convicted of his attempted murder.

Patterson had reportedly been expected to be represented by barrister Julian McMahon – a Companion of the Order of Australia and a Senior Counsel who counts the heroin smuggling ringleaders of the Bali Nine among his highest-profile defendants.

Instead, barrister Richard Edney appeared for Patterson, instantly launching into submissions calling for his client to be released from jail.

‘I’ll start with ground one, and your honours will see that that ground is expressed that a fundamental irregularity occurred while the jury were sequestered, that has fatally undermined the integrity of the verdicts and requires the quashing of the convictions and an order for a retrial so that justice can not only be done but be seen to be done,’ he said.

Such is the public interest in the hearing, it needed to be moved from the actual appeal court to the larger Supreme Court of Victoria next door.

In opening his submissions, Mr Edney claimed the jury’s placement in a hotel alongside journalists, police and prosecutors was unfair.

‘We would describe the sequestration and what occurred during it as catastrophic, and in our submission, what has occurred here is that there has been a fundamental failure to comply with the dictum already referred to,’ he said.

The court heard that despite Mr Edney’s complaints, there was no evidence the jury had come into contact with anyone involved in the trial.

‘This was a hotel with windows, with common areas and the reasonable possibility cannot be excluded that the jurors sighted the informant or sighted solicitors from the Office of Public Prosecutions.’

It was a submission instantly questioned by the judges: ‘If they did view or see the practitioners, so what?’ Justice Peter Kidd pondered.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Stephen Eppingstall (right) put the finger on Patterson and brought her to justice 

The remains of Patterson’s beef Wellington 

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Patterson hands over a phone to Detective Sergeant Luke ‘Faz’ Farrell after murdering her dinner guests 

Patterson’s other barrister Veronika Drago then addressed the judges about concerns centred around the prosecution’s use of evidence about the website iNaturalist and mobile phone tower data.

The prosecution had alleged that Patterson used iNaturalist to track down death cap mushrooms. 

Ms Drago argued that phone tower evidence and evidence about death cap mushroom sightings in the nearby towns of Loch and Outtrim caused unfair prejudice and should not have been permitted in the trial.

Ms Drago claimed the prosecution framed ‘innocuous’ evidence to turn nothing into something.

She further attacked the expert evidence of Dr Matthew Sorell, who provided hours of evidence on mobile tower records. 

Ms Drago submitted call-charge records were unreliable, and that the prosecution used Dr Sorell’s subjective opinion and tried to present it as objective evidence.

‘The question has to be asked how such speculative evidence … how could it go to a fact in issue?’ she said.

Moving to Patterson’s third ground of appeal, Ms Drago claimed that the use of photos of foraged mushrooms ought not have been put to the jury. 

Don and Heather Patterson and Heather Wilkinson (right) all died horrific, painful deaths after being poisoned by Erin Patterson 

Top Melbourne criminal lawyer George Balot, of Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers, told Daily Mail could face even further time behind bars if unsuccessful.

Justice Christopher Beale’s sentence is being challenged by both sides 

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The court heard Patterson’s defence had wanted to use the same evidence to prove Patterson always had an interest in foraging mushrooms, but was denied before the trial.

‘By the time that very same evidence is sought to be relied upon … by defence, the prosecution objected on the basis of the evidence being irrelevant,’ Ms Drago said.

Ms Drago claimed there had been a substantial miscarriage of justice as it forced Patterson to testify that she had been foraging for mushrooms before.

‘That she was compelled at all … arises to the level of a substantial miscarriage of justice,’ she said. 

‘The truth is that in our submission she was compelled, and that amounts to or offends one of the cardinal principles or fundamentals of criminal law that is an accused’s right to silence.’

Patterson’s team is expected to also challenge Justice Beale’s summary of her defence, amid speculation it failed to adequately highlight her testimony and arguments, including her claim of accidental mushroom inclusion, her lack of knowledge about death caps’ lethality, and her explanations for so-called ‘incriminating conduct’.

It could also argue Justice Beale selectively emphasised prosecution points without giving equal scrutiny to witness credibility, including ‘hearsay evidence’ from Patterson’s dying victims.

Patterson’s admitted lies could also present difficulties in the Court of Appeal, with a potential argument about Justice Beale’s framing of them, which may have encouraged an inference of guilt, particularly when linked to phone data and factory resets.

Erin Patterson after being grilled by Det Leading Sen Const Stephen Eppingstall in 2023

Patterson hid in jail on Wednesday, too afraid to be snapped by waiting photographers as she had been during her trial (pictured) 

But Patterson’s attempt to overturn her conviction carries its own risks to her liberty.

Top Melbourne criminal lawyer George Balot, of Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers, told Daily Mail she could face even further time behind bars if unsuccessful.

‘So if she puts in an appeal against conviction and she’s successful … and a retrial is ordered, some of the evidence will be played on video for a new jury,’ he said when the appeal was launched.

‘So not all the witnesses will have to go through the same process. In addition to that, evidence that might have been excluded in previous trials might not be excluded on this trial.

‘So it’s very important to keep that in mind and, you know, be careful as to what you wish for.’

Patterson had been fortunate in having crucial police evidence withheld from the jury, which will likely be re-introduced should a retrial be ordered.

‘And another interesting thing … is if she succeeds on her conviction appeal, she might then be able to go back to the Supreme Court, plead guilty and receive a discount for a plea of guilty and saving the community a trial,’ Mr Balot said.

‘And so she could potentially do better than 33 years if she takes advantage of that.’

Director of the Office of Public Prosecutions, Brendan Kissane KC (right), arrives at the Supreme Court in Melbourne on Wednesday 

Erin Patterson has complained that photos of her foraged mushrooms were shown to the jury 

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As Patterson fights to clear her name, Victorian prosecutors have lodged their own legal challenge, and are calling on the Court of Appeal to strip her of the chance to ever walk free again.

After Patterson was found guilty, the prosecution called on Justice Beale to impose a life sentence with no parole, a measure that would effectively see her locked up until she dies.

Justice Beale ordered the life sentence but set a non-parole period, giving Patterson a chance to walk free in 2056, when she would be aged 81.

The Office of Public Prosecutions believes Justice Beale’s sentence was ‘manifestly inadequate’ given the gravity of Patterson’s crimes.

Patterson had been brought to justice by Det Leading Sen Const Stephen Eppingstall, who was in charge of the investigation against her.

The respected detective had been grilled during Patterson’s original trial, but was instrumental in convincing the jury that Patterson had indeed done what he had alleged. 

When the appeal is finally settled over the coming days or weeks, the full extent of the detective’s case against Patterson is expected to finally be revealed.  

The hearing continues. 

Officers, alongside Bolton Council’s security team, attended Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum after an alarm was triggered at the Grade I-listed property.

Residents living nearby reported seeing a group of youths in the area before the incident. Several locals claimed the hall, which dates back to the 16th century, has been targeted by vandals on previous occasions.

Police attend Hall i’th’ Wood (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)

It is believed those involved gained access to the site before a fire extinguisher was thrown, causing damage to a number of the building’s historic stone mullion windows.

Police and council security staff remained at the property while assessments of the damage were carried out and the building secured.

Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum is currently the subject of a multi-million pound bid to bring it back in use.

The Grade 1 listed site, which has been operating as a museum under the management of Bolton Council since 1900, was forced to close its doors to the public in 2021 due to severe structural issues. These problems include timber decay, damp, rot, and damage caused by vandalism.

Police attend Hall i’th’ Wood (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)

This Tudor timber-framed hall dates back to the early 1500s, and is renowned as the location where Samuel Compton invented the spinning mule, a crucial development in the Industrial Revolution.

Historic England states: “As one of only 48 Grade I listed buildings in Greater Manchester, Hall i’th’ Wood represents a rare and valuable example of Tudor architecture.”

Police attend Hall i’th’ Wood (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)

Hall i’th’ Wood occupies a monumental place in Bolton’s identity ­— not only as a rare example of Tudor architecture, but as the birthplace for the cotton-weaving technology which would make Bolton a boomtown.

Today – aside from signifying the iconic house, its surrounding neighbourhood, and even a train station – the name conjures memories of school trips familiar to anyone who attended primary school in Bolton.

Expedia research has revealed that November could be the best month to travel for those who aren’t tied to school holiday dates as prices drop in plenty of spots where it’s still warm and sunny

There’s good news for intrepid explorers who are already counting down the days until cardigan season; it turns out that November could be one of the best months for travelling this year.

Expedia has revealed its Autumn Travel Outlook report, and found that there are plenty of opportunities for bargain breaks this autumn, especially if you’re looking abroad.

Granted, November tends to be one of the cheapest months given it has no school holiday dates and is close to Christmas meaning most people are already saving for the festive season, but for those who can be flexible on travel, there are plenty of perks to travelling towards the end of the year.

Commenting on the data, Melanie Fish, Travel Expert and Spokesperson for Expedia, said: “International stays on Expedia are, on average, 10% cheaper in November than in summer, making it the sweet spot for savvy travellers looking to unlock the best deals.”

Where to go on holiday in November?

Expedia’s research found that hotel rates fall by around 7% during the autumn, and the biggest savings can be found in the likes of the Algarve or Greek Islands. It’s worth noting that these resorts will generally be quieter than the summer, with some restaurants and hotels closing up for the winter in the smaller hubs.

Other affordable destinations included Benidorm, Alicante and Istanbul, while Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing autumn destination, followed by Sarandë in Albania, Budva in Montenegro and Ljubljana in Slovenia.

For those who prefer a staycation, Stirling was the top trending destination, followed by Harrogate, Durham, Norwich and the Cotswolds.

Where is hot and sunny in November?

Europe

There are still plenty of destinations across Europe where it’s balmy weather; not necessarily hot enough to take a dip in the sea, but still pleasant enough to enjoy the beaches, eat outside, and avoid the dreaded British cold snaps. For example the Canaries continue to enjoy temperatures of up to 24C, while Cyprus has averages of around 22C.

For the Greek Islands, stick to larger destinations like Crete were most of the hotels and resorts are open for longer – if you want to explore the lesser-known islands, hold off until summer as these often close up shop for the winter because of the lack of tourists.

Meanwhile Malta has heaps of sunshine and temperatures around 21C in November, ideal for exploring the markets, wandering through the streets of Valletta, taking a boat trip to see the Blue Grotto or exploring the island of Gozo.

Long-haul

November kicks off some of the best months to visit the Caribbean, whether that’s on a cruise or if you’re booking a week all-inclusive in the likes of Barbados or St Lucia.

If you’re thinking of finally ticking Australia off the list, stick to hotspots in the south including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth where you’ll find sunnier weather (it’s the start of the rainy season in the northern parts of Australia).

For somewhere that doesn’t require too long of a flight but gets better sunshine than European hotspots, consider Morocco; Marrakech can still have average temperatures of 23C so it’s not too hot to explore the iconic markets, but still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors.

Best dates to travel in November

The Expedia research found that November has some of autumn’s best dates for travelling if you want cheap and quiet days.

Abroad

• 27th – cheapest days to fly
• 18th & 24th – quietest days to fly
• 4th and 18th – cheapest days for a hotel stay
• 18th and 24th – quietest days for a hotel stay

Staycations

• 18th & 25th – quietest days to fly in the UK
• 9th & 29th – cheapest days to fly in the UK
• 8th & 22nd – cheapest days for a hotel stay
• 10th and 30th – quietest days for hotel stays

On the flip side, try to avoid the 11th, 18th and 19th November which had some of the most expensive days to fly both internationally and domestically. Meanwhile, November 1 was also tipped as the most expensive day for a hotel stay in the UK, so swerve it if you can for your next staycation!

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