Back in the day
We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.
Newbury Today 
The tiny but beautiful Kent village with worldwide fame, a cosy pub and enticing farm shop cafe
The village is known for its picturesque bridge and charming whiteboard cottages
KentLive 
I was sold on WhatsApp after 'electric' Man City spell - now I want Champions League breakthrough
Carlos Forbs was an unstoppable star for the Manchester City academy but he never played a first-team game before being sold to Ajax in 2023.
Manchester Evening News 
I made $20bn Man United takeover offer - now I have new proposal
EXCLUSIVE: A former Manchester United bidder put forward a proposal that could have earned the club up to $20billion and he has a new plan in the works
Aldi will launch brand new food item never before seen in stores
The supermarket has said it will be able to pull off what 'some of its rivals couldn't'
The Daily Record 
I spent £95 on a heated airer to dry laundry in winter—are they worth it?
Heated airers are a popular way to dry laundry in the winter months, but are they worth the money?
'Classy' M&S coat makes shopper 'feel good'
M&S said the Checked Collared Car Coat would be a 'timeless' addition to your wardrobe
Birmingham Live 
'Bargain' children's Christmas book bundle is a 'perfect' advent alternative and 'better than chocolate'
The Christmas Advent Collection from The Works features 24 seasonal picture books for just £24
Organised crime behind illegal cigarette sales, says councillor
Around 50,000 cigarettes each were seized in two raids earlier this week, said Cllr Ron Shepherd at a cabinet Q&A
Grimsby Live 
Council 'in final stages of negotiations' on Corporation Road Bridge repairs work programme
A round-up of several topics raised at this week's cabinet Facebook Live Q&A session, including Corporation Road Bridge, town centre parking, and potholes
Lindsey Oil Refinery manager was tragically found dead in Amsterdam hotel room
Paul Fidlin was described as a hard-working, family man who is missed by his family
Amazon Prime adds cult classic sci-fi horror movie hailed a ‘masterpiece’
It'll make your head explode.
Metro 
I ate tapas under Antonio Banderas' balcony just three hours from Liverpool
Treat yourself to some winter sun
Liverpool Echo 
Rare wildflowers blanket Atacama desert
One of the world's driest deserts is transformed into a sea of wildflowers after a rare bloom.
BBC News World 
Gardeners urged to keep old toothbrushes and bottles by expert
Millions of old toothbrushes, product bottles and loo rolls are thrown away each year, but they still have uses in your garden and around your home
WalesOnline 
The Manchester United wonder kid catching England's eye after statement week
Shea Lacey has made an impression on international duty this week and the Man United teenager looks a star in the making