The Red Lion, on Salford Road, will shut at the end of April after Greene King announced the closure, bringing to an end generations of memories for families, regulars and former staff.

News of the decision has sparked an outpouring of tributes online, with residents sharing stories of the role the pub has played in their lives over decades.

Tributes have poured in as the Red Lion pub announces its closure. (Image: Public)

The sad news was announced on Over Hulton Community Group Page.

It stated: “DEVASTATING NEWS!

“Greene King have announced that the Red Lion is to close at the end of April. Our thoughts go to Clare, Lydia and all the team.”

One former worker recalled: “Happy memories spent there as a landscape gardener from the mid-1970s onwards, looking after the grounds and keeping the place tidy.

“In those days some of the cottages at the side were still occupied.

“A lovely elderly lady would always come out with a brew and biscuits for us. Sad news, it’s a beautiful building.”

Another resident said the pub had been at the centre of family life for generations.

They wrote: “Thirty years of happy memories at the Red Lion and the Wacky Warehouse with my three children and now their children.

“The staff are like family and my grandchildren love them dearly. It’s such a terrible shame, it will be missed.”

Another added: “The building needs to be listed

“Can everyone make separate applications / recommendations to the council and historic England.”

At least it would stop the existing building from demolition or major change

Others spoke of busy nights in the 1970s, Christmas meals, and milestones including engagements celebrated at the venue.

One comment read: “I worked there in the 80s, it was always busy.

“Many happy memories. This is very sad news.”

Another said: “Used to love it in there.

“Pool with the lads, nice food and nights out with a certain major football player, that was in the late 80s. Even got engaged to my first wife there.”

The historic Red Lion on Salford Road will shut its doors at the end of April. (Image: Public)

The Red Lion has long stood at a prominent junction on Salford Road and has been a familiar landmark in Over Hulton for generations.

Its roots date back to at least 1841, when it was already well established and used as a reference point in census records.

By the mid-19th century it appeared on local maps, serving a growing population shaped by the Lancashire coal industry.

A landmark in Over Hulton, the Red Lion has served the community for generations. (Image: Public)

For generations, it was a regular meeting place for miners from nearby Hulton Colliery and formed part of the community during key moments in the area’s history, including the aftermath of the Pretoria Pit disaster in 1910.

The current building dates largely from the early 20th century, when the original Victorian pub was rebuilt in an Edwardian style, incorporating neighbouring stone cottages that remain part of the site today.

In later years, the venue became a family-friendly destination under the Hungry Horse brand, with the addition of a Wacky Warehouse play area.

The Red Lion has long been a focal point for the Over Hulton community (Image: Public)

Despite its evolution, the pub has remained a focal point for the community, hosting everything from family meals to nights out across generations.

Its closure will mark the end of an era for Over Hulton, as one of the area’s most recognisable and long-standing pubs prepares to serve its final customers.

Greene King have been contacted for further comment.

It is set to be a mixed bag across Cambridgeshire

The Easter bank holiday weekend is a prime time for meeting up with friends and family and enjoying the first warm and sunny days of the year. The weather is finally getting nicer ahead of the summer months, but sunshine is not always guaranteed at this time of year.

The Easter bank holiday weekend is always the first big test when it comes to gauging how much conditions have improved compared to winter. So to help you out with some of the planning, we’ve looked into what the weather forecast predicts for the Easter weekend.

Below you’ll find the latest day-by-day forecast for Easter in Cambridgeshire using forecasts from the BBC. The information below is correct at the time of writing.

Good Friday (April 3) – You can expect cloudy spells across the day in north Cambridgeshire, with highs of 11C in the afternoon – but drizzle is expected from about 11am. The south of the county will be slightly warmer at 12C, but there is still set to be some rain for much of the day.

Saturday (April 4) – In the north there will be highs of 13C in the afternoon, with sunny spells and some cloud, too – with no rain predicted after 9am. There are highs of 13C in south Cambridgeshire, but there will be drizzle until about 4pm.

Easter Sunday (April 5) – The north will see highs of 14C, but it will be mostly cloudy. South Cambridgeshire will see highs of 15C, but there will be rain between 12pm and 9pm.

Easter Monday (April 6) – In south Cambridgeshire, there will be highs of 16C and no rain at all. In the north, there will also be highs of 16C, with a very low probability of rain.

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Tottenham are contemplating turning to a club legend to save them from relegation even though he hasn’t coached for two decades.

The crisis-ridden north London club have begun their search for a fourth coach in less than a year following the decision on Sunday to part company withIgor Tudor.

Spurs made the surprise decision to turn to the Croatian after Thomas Frank was dismissed on February 11.

Tudor had never managed in the Premier League, but had experience of sparking an upturn in form after mid-season arrivals and yet suffered five defeats from seven games, including four in a row at the start of his reign.

A catastrophic 3-0 home defeat against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest prior to the international left Spurs just one point above the drop zone which effectively rendered Tudor’s position untenable.

Indeed, should West Ham beat Wolves at home on Friday evening, Spurs will face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light 24 hours later firmly in the bottom three and staring an unthinkable relegation full in the face.

The likes of Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange now face arguably the biggest decision in Tottenham’s modern history and one that will likely define whether or not they face the ultimate ignominy of dropping into the Championship.

According to the Daily Mail, Spurs are contemplating a variety of different options and are giving thought to turning to Glenn Hoddle, even though he hasn’t held a senior management position since he was the Molineux helm back in 2006, but did have a brief stint as part of Harry Redknapp’s coaching team at QPR.

Speaking earlier this month, arguably Tottenham’s greatest ever player made clear he was willing to help out as doubts over Tudor’s credentials quickly began to emerge.

Asked if he would be willing to step up if Tudor was axed, Hoddle told Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling: ‘I think it would actually. Particularly with Tottenham, as that’s my club.

‘I’ve supported them since I was eight years of age. So they were a massive part of my life.’

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Hoddle spent two-and-a-half years in charge of Spurs between 2001 and 2003.

He added: ‘I managed them probably at the wrong time, I’ve got to say. Let’s put it that way. Politically and financially, it wasn’t money there. Certainly, it wasn’t what they told me I was going into didn’t succumb.

‘But I think something like that, I would have done.’

Assistant Bruno Saltor will lead training for the players not away on international duty at the moment, with the club aiming to appoint a new head coach in the coming days, in time for the full squad being back together and a crucial 10-day preparation period ahead of the April 12 fixture at Sunderland.

Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi and ex-Burnley and Everton manager Sean Dyche are among the bookmakers’ favourites to take over, or they could turn to Ryan Mason, boyhood Spurs fan and player who has twice been caretaker before.

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust responded to the news of Tudor’s departure by urging the club to now make a “wise choice” regarding his replacement.

Its post on X read: ‘With thanks to Igor and his team for their efforts, and wishing him and his family time to come to terms with their loss.

‘In a season of bad calls, let’s hope we now see a wise choice for the remainder of the campaign.

‘Someone who understands the club and is up to the task in front of them: retaining our Premier League status. Someone we can all be proud of and who can bring some much needed success and enjoyment to our long suffering fanbase.’

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The UK is home to a wide variety of birds, and many gardeners are keen to make their outdoor spaces welcoming to them.

There are several ways to do this, including putting up a bird box or a bird feeder, as well as installing a bird bath.

However, planting a number of different shrubs can also help encourage birds to spend a bit of time in your garden.

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In a video on his YouTube channel, Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh called ‘How to Transform Your Garden Into a Paradise for Birds!’, the broadcaster brought up the topic of which plants to have.

He shared: “Another way to encourage birds to come to your garden is to plant things they will find useful, particularly in terms of food.”

For example, the Beautyberry or ‘callicarpa’ is a berry-bearing plant that robins and sparrows love.

Alan added: “Stick it at the back of a border where it will be background for most of the year, but then come autumn, look what it does, it really draws your eye.”

The 76-year-old also advocated for the Firethorn and Cotoneaster Horizontalis as examples of plants that birds were attracted to for their fruit.

He added: “Don’t be cross with birds for nicking your berries, that’s half the reason why we plant them really.”

Birds also appreciate a number of different thorny plants for shelter, so Alan recommended getting Berberis or Holly as they help repel any predators.

Some forms of Holly can also have another impact in providing some fruit for the birds to snack on.

A couple of trees can also be useful for nesting and feeding purposes if you have them in your garden.

Alan said: “Trees not only bring height to a garden, but they also provide nesting sites and feeding sites for birds.

“Cherries flower earlier in the year in summer, and as anybody who’s grown a cherry tree knows, birds love the fruit.”

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Some crab apple trees work for this, too, such as the Golden Hornet crabapple variety.

The tree produces a bright display of yellow fruit that’s not too big for a modest-sized garden.

Birds especially like the fruit when it gets quite soft after having been on the tree for a little while.

Do you have any of these plants in your garden? Let us know in the comments.

With so many natural spectacles packed into the U.S., planning sightseeing trips can be a conundrum — the choice is bewildering.

With this in mind, we’ve assembled a list of 10 must-visit-at-least-once landscapes that should be inked into your bucket list. These are places that have mesmerized tourists, stolen scenes in Hollywood movies and adorned millions of postcards — wild America at its most theatrical.

Our round-up includes a canyon in Arizona so vast that storms sometimes form inside it, a geothermal wonderland in Wyoming containing half the world’s geysers, a waterfall in New York that will leave you awe-struck (even if it does seem familiar) and a valley in California that’s home to some of the world’s most famous cliff faces.

Alaska claims two entries, thanks to an epic glacier and an extremely lofty mountain, while Oregon makes the cut thanks to a lake that’s surreally beautiful.

In Hawaii, there’s the coastline that wowed Steven Spielberg and a bizarre monolithic rock that caught his attention in Wyoming.

In New Mexico is a jaw-dropping desert that looks like it’s covered in snow.

1. Grand Canyon, Arizona

While there’s a postcard familiarity about the Grand Canyon, nothing beats experiencing the humbling majesty of the chasm in real life.

Carved by the Colorado River over millions of years (with rocks as old as two billion years old), the gorge, an uncontested entry on the seven natural wonders of the world list, has an immensity that’s almost difficult to comprehend.

A mile deep and up to 18 miles wide, and stretching for 277 miles, it’s one of Earth’s most jaw-dropping landscapes, and so huge that storms sometimes form within it.

The South Rim offers one of the best ways to experience the Grand Canyon. It’s open year-round and is where you’ll find viewpoints such as Mather Point or Yavapai Observation Station. The canyon is also a popular day trip from Las Vegas by helicopter.

Great place to stay: El Tovar Hotel (rooms from $270) is set directly on the canyon rim and is imbued with historic charm. It was built in 1905 as a cross between a Swiss chalet and a Norwegian Villa.

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2. Yellowstone’s geothermal drama — Wyoming/Montana/Idaho

Thanks to a vast supervolcano lurking beneath the surface and heating the groundwater, Yellowstone National Park — which spans Wyoming, Montana and Idaho — is a geothermal adventure land, with around 10,000 hydrothermal features making it seem as if the land itself is breathing.

The 3,472-square-mile park features brightly colored hot springs, mud pots, travertine terraces and between 500 and 700 geysers (roughly half of the world’s total).

The most famous of these is Old Faithful in Wyoming, which blasts water up to 180 feet in the air around 20 times a day.

One of the best ways to view the park’s theatrics is to walk the boardwalks around Wyoming’s Upper Geyser Basin, home to Old Faithful and around 150 other geysers.

Great place to stay: Old Faithful Inn (rooms from $205, open May to October) oozes rustic simplicity — there’s no wifi or air conditioning, for example. But on the plus side, you’re within walking distance of the world’s most famous geyser.

Read more: How to have an authentic Yellowstone experience in Montana

3. Niagara Falls, New York

Around one million bathtubs of water pour over the edge of Niagara Falls every minute during peak flow. It’s a sight — and a thundering sound — that you’ll never forget.

Niagara comprises three waterfalls — the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, which are both in the U.S., and the vast Horseshoe Falls, which straddles the U.S./Canadian border.

The best way to experience the spectacle from the U.S. side is from the close-up viewpoints on Goat Island, which sits with the American and Bridal falls on one side, and the Horseshoe Falls on the other.

For perhaps the most awe-inspiring encounter, board the Maid of the Mist electric boat tour, which will take you right into the mist of the falls.

Great place to stay: The Giacomo is set in a restored Art Deco tower just minutes by foot from Niagara Falls State Park and the bridge to Goat Island.

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4. Yosemite Valley, California

Few would argue that Yosemite Valley delivers some of the USA’s most iconic scenery.

Within this seven-mile-long glacial valley, which sits within Yosemite National Park, monolithic El Capitan (3,000 feet) and Half Dome (4,700 feet) rise dramatically from the valley floor, and Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America, cascades 2,425 feet down a vast cliff face into Yosemite Creek.

One of the most breathtaking places to drink in the valley’s majesty is Tunnel View, just outside the Wawona Tunnel on State Highway 41.

It’s a vista made famous by the work of legendary photographer Ansel Adams, from where you can see El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Fall.

Great place to stay: Yosemite Valley Lodge (rooms from $350) is in the heart of the valley, close to Yosemite Falls.

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5. Denali, Alaska

Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) is North America’s highest peak at 20,310 feet — but also one of the world’s great vertical ascents: from base to summit, the Alaskan behemoth measures 18,000 feet.

It’s a sight to behold, though famously elusive, with clouds often cloaking the summit.

The mighty mountain sits around 90 miles from the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, which is near the small town of Denali Park on the eastern edge.

As private cars are banned beyond the 15-mile mark, better views of Denali are offered by Denali National Park bus tours, which venture further in and feature a trained naturalist who both drives and provides narration.

Great place to stay: Grande Denali Lodge (rooms from $280) is about 1.5 miles from the park entrance and offers sweeping mountain views.

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6. Crater Lake, Oregon

Behold America’s deepest, and most surreal, lake.

Crater Lake fills the caldera of a mammoth volcano that collapsed 7,700 years ago, and plunges to a depth of 1,943 feet. And the dazzling water is among the clearest on Earth. With no rivers in or out, it’s topped up only by rain and snow.

Adding to the otherworldly vibe is Wizard Island, a lone volcanic cinder cone at the west end that rises to 755 feet.

You’ll get the best photographs from the 33-mile road that loops the caldera, but taking to the water on a boat tour is also a must.

Great place to stay: Crater Lake Lodge (rooms from $280) is perched dramatically on the rim of the caldera, with showstopping views as standard.

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7. Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii

It’s no exaggeration to say that this landscape is truly cinematic — after all, it has the stamp of approval from Steven Spielberg.

The director used the serrated emerald cliffs of the Na Pali Coast as a stand-in for “Isla Nublar” in Jurassic Park.

In the movie, we see a helicopter carrying Dr. John Hammond and guests flying towards the shoreline’s seemingly razor-sharp ridges — this part of the coastline is so steep that road-building is completely thwarted. A fact that’s helped to preserve its lush, primeval look.

A helicopter tour is the gold-standard way to see the cliffs, but you’ll also get a great view from the water. Ground-level views are available via the Kalalau Trail.

Great place to stay: Hanalei Colony Resort (rooms from $350) is set by the beach, just minutes from the Na Pali Coast.

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8. Devils Tower, Wyoming

Devils Tower is one of America’s most startling natural sights, an 867 foot-high rock monolith in a rural area near the Black Hills of Wyoming that will stop you in your tracks.

The formation, created around 50 million years ago when molten rock erupted from below and cooled into distinctive hexagonal columns, has long attracted tourists — it became America’s first national monument in 1906. However, most will know it from Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind, where it was used to striking effect as the point on Earth where aliens want to make contact with the human race.

For eye-popping up-close views, there’s a 1.3-mile trail that loops the base. Want to see what the view from the top is like? There are around 200 routes — but you’ll need to be an expert climber.

Great place to stay: Devils Tower Lodge (rooms from $200 per night) is just a few minutes from the monument’s base.

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9. Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier is vast — around 27 billion tons of ice stretching 13 miles from the mountainous Juneau Icefield to a lake dotted with icebergs. And it’s on the tourist trail, remarkable for being so easily accessible.

While many glacier visits require plane, helicopter or boat trips, followed by adventurous climbing, Mendenhall is an easy 12-mile drive from nearby Juneau city. Once there, tame trails lead to viewpoints with breathtaking vistas. You can even take to the water — guided kayak tours offer the chance to paddle among the icebergs.

There’s also the bonus of Nugget Falls, which plunges into the lake from a height of 377 feet, and the chance to spot wildlife, including black bears and eagles.

Incorporate the Visitor Center into your visit to learn about the glacier’s dramatic retreat since the 18th century.

Great place to stay: Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection (rooms from $220) is a 15-minute drive from the glacier.

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10. White Sands National Park, New Mexico

Snow in the desert? At White Sands National Park, you’d be forgiven for thinking so.

The park, which sits within the northern part of the Chihuahuan Desert, is 275 square miles of brilliant white powdery gypsum sand, and looks for all the world like an Arctic landscape.

However, in the summer you can expect highs of 100F. Remarkably, because gypsum doesn’t absorb heat very efficiently, it’s possible to walk barefoot across the dunes even in strong sunshine.

The Dunes Drive loop, which begins just beyond the main park entrance off U.S. Route 70, between Las Cruces and Alamogordo, is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the spectacle, especially at sunset. It’s a paved route, and there are several parking areas from which you can step directly onto the snowy grains.

Great place to stay: Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces (rooms from $180) is around one-hour’s drive southwest of the park.

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The One Show host Alex Jones has returned to South Wales and shared details of a new filming project as well as a special reunion

She’s become a household name thanks to her role as co-host of BBC’s weekday evening programme The One Show but Alex Jones has issued a career update that has seen her return to Wales.

Ammanford-born Alex posted a series of photos to her official Instagram account sharing some details of her new project which also saw her reuniting with one of her closest friends.

The 49-year-old is filming a special documentary to mark the 60th anniversary in October of the Aberfan disaster when 116 childen and 28 adults were killed after a colliary spoil tip collapsed and slurry engulfed a school and a row of houses.

The mum-of-three said in her post: “Spent this week filming in South Wales and despite the very poignant topic of the documentary, it was so nice to be on home turf, spending time with one of my best friends since school @catrowlands77 who was in charge of the production.”

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She continued: “A lovely crew, some of which I’ve know for decades and also being able to catch up with friends from home and even share a birthday cake, something we haven’t done since we weee 18! Also, special to introduce @lizbeckettmua who is such a great friend now to my oldest friends.”

In one of the photos, Alex is stood in front of a plaque at Pantglas Junior School Memorial Garden which reads: ‘Dedicated to the 116 children and 28 adults who lost their lives 21 October 1966. To those we love and miss so very much. I’r rhai a garwn ac y galarwn o’u colli.’

Another shows her with her friend Catrin Rowlands who works in TV production and there’s also a photo of Alex with another pal Liz Beckett who is a make-up artist.

The post was shared just days after Alex’s 49th birthday and in another photo she can be seen blowing out four candles on a birthday cake.

In the comments one follower asked: “Are you making a programme to make the 60th anniversary?” To which Alex replied: “We are. It will air in October.” It’s not yet known which channel the show will be broadcast on.

Alex recently shared “amazing news” just minutes into an episode of The One show. Paddington Bear had previously appeared on the show as part of the the final of the 500 Words writing competition from Windsor Castle.

Alex said: “We must say congratulations to Paddington, because he picked up an amazing nine awards for his musical last night.”

Paddington The Musical dominated the WhatsOnStage Awards earlier this month, winning nine prizes after its triumphant launch in the West End last year.

The One Show is on BBC One weekdays at 7pm and on BBC iPlayer

413,793 chocolate bars have been stolen while in transit from a Nestlé production facility in Italy, destined for distribution in Poland.

The cargo, weighing 12 tonnes, disappeared en route and is believed to have been stolen with the company adding in a statement on Friday that “the vehicle and its load are still nowhere to be found”.

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A spokesperson for KitKat said: “Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes.

“With more sophisticated schemes being deployed on a regular basis, we have chosen to go public with our own experience in the hope that it raises awareness of an increasingly common criminal trend.”

The shipment has not been recovered, raising concerns that the KitKat bars may end up being sold through unofficial channels across Europe.

KitKat said that all products can be traced using the unique batch code assigned to individual bars, and that consumers, retailers and wholesalers would be able to identify if a product is part of the stolen shipment by scanning the on-pack batch numbers.

If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert the company.

The brand also told French news agency AFP that “the theft may lead to a shortage of KitKats appearing on shelf”, acknowledging that “consumers, unfortunately, may struggle to find their favourite chocolates ahead of Easter”.

German footwear retailer Deichmann has closed its doors in Davygate, York, after more than five years in the city.

The shop shut yesterday (March 28, 2026) after a sale period that began in mid-January, with stock at the shop reduced at least 25 per cent and some items marked down further.

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A spokesperson for the brand confirmed the closure to The Press in mid-January.

They said: “I’m confirming that we are unfortunately in the process of closing our store in York. We continue trading until 28th March 2026 and are keeping an eye on suitable alternative locations in York.”

Deichmann opened a new two-floor unit in 2020 after a £475,000 refurbishment, which came with the creation of 12 permanent jobs.