Ciara Fearn

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BA (Hons) English Literature, MA English Literary Studies. Currently working towards NCTJ. FT Intern and LancsLive reporter. 

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LancsLive •

The 220 year old Lancashire food company favoured by the Queen

James Baxter & Son of Morecambe is a family run business that has been around for seven generations - in fact, it's officially one of the oldest company's in Lancashires, established back in 1799.

The well-established Baxter's Potted Shrimps (now based in Grange-over-Sands) caught the attention of the Queen Mother who granted the business a Royal Warrant in 1962. Almost exactly five years later, the Queen followed suit - appointing the company to supply her table in 1967.

They continue to supp
Mancunian Matters •

“There’s no way I was sitting at home watching it”: Manchester watches the Queen's funeral

On the day of the Queen’s state funeral, Mancunian Matters journalists spoke to the general public in Manchester town centre and Piccadilly station, who had come to watch the live broadcast of the funeral.

“We really wanted to come down to London but had family commitments and work commitments. It was nice to come and pay tribute. I wouldn’t have felt comfortable just sat there in my living room.

“We wanted to come down and pay respect to the Queen and her life. Me and my brother both served t
Mancunian Matters •

Book of condolence at the Science and Industry Museum

The Queen saw many scientific and technological developments during her lifetime. She demonstrated her gratitude for the advancements up here in the North by visiting the Manchester Science and Industry Museum.

Members of the public can attend the museum to discover a rich history of scientific, technological and engineering achievements which occurred during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

The Science and Industry Museum said: “We offer our condolences to the Royal Family and join people across t
Mancunian Matters •

Events cancelled after the death of the Queen

Following the death of the Queen yesterday, the BBC have announced that the last night of the proms will be cancelled out of respect.

A statement said: “Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect we will not be going ahead with Prom 71 on Friday 9 September, or the Last Night of the proms on Saturday 10 September.”

Closer to home, a new annual festival to launch in 2022 has also been cancelled. Gongoozler Fest – a council led event was set to take p
Mancunian Matters •

Council leaders lay floral tributes in St Ann's Square

The leader of Manchester City Council has paid tribute to the Queen and said “there is a sombre mood around town”.

Coun Bev Craig and the Lord Mayor of Manchester Donna Ludford lay flowers at the Richard Cobden statue in St Ann’s Square at lunchtime today to pay their respects.

And coun Craig said: “We’re encouraging people around the city to come and bring their tributes and we will look after the space.”

They were joined by members of public who laid floral tributes to the nation’s longest

Rachael Dadd shares dreamy new single ‘Moon Sails’

is an English folk and lo-fi multi-instrumentalist based in Bristol. Having played a variety of festivals in her time, she has just released a new song ‘Moon Sails’ This is the first release from future album ‘Kaleidoscope’ due to come out by 14th October this year.

‘Moon Sails’ is a gentle mix of soft guitar and blissful bass notes, cultivating a smooth, effortless track. Rachael plays with free-form in a creative, wild, and free-spirited way that leaves it carrying a magic-like quality throug
LancsLive •

Sunken boat in Lancaster's canal that's been left to rot for months

A half-sunk canal boat has been causing concern for residents in Lancaster after being left abandoned for over three months.

Despite reports about the boat being more than two months ago, the issue remains undealt with. According to a local business owner the boat was owned by a former homeless man, named Andy, whose brother bought him the boat, named The Happy Lynn, as a means of getting him off the streets. Tragically, Andy was supposedly on his way to Preston for his father’s funeral, when i

Live Review: Spacey Jane at Manchester Academy 3, 07/04/2022

played their sold-out 250th gig at Manchester Academy 3 and it was magnetic. The atmosphere was delightful as everyone waited in anticipation for the band to appear. The music venue was packed full of fans and the support was from Morgan-Harper Jones who played some lovely acoustical guitar tracks.

Their first time playing in Manchester after Covid, frontman Caleb Harper stated “our parents are losing their minds that we’re across the pond”. The Australian band wasted no time in getting stuck i

Sun Smash Palace release hip new single ‘Do You Know What I Mean?’

The infectious character of this song is optimistic and cheerful, beginning with a blues-sounding bass, moving into rather warped guitar riffs and finally a smooth vocal element is extremely pleasant and refreshing to hear.

Full of nostalgia, honesty, and emotion, the addictive melodies of ‘Do You Know What I Mean?’ and sunny beach rock vibes help to produce a distinctive sound that mixes old and new. Heavily influenced by The Beatles and The Growlers, the single shares similarities with the so

Cian Downing releases electric new single ‘DON’T GO AWAY’

is making memorable riffs and electric sounds. Celebrating the release of his new single

Inspired by The Jam, Arctic Monkeys, Paul Weller,, Cian Downing injects his songs with pleasant, electric elements of ‘60s soul music.

There's definitely an overriding '80s British Mod impression flowing through the track with belting atmospheric beats, that add to its character. Basing most of his songs on real-life experiences and current events in the world, allows his music to be relatable and honest,

Karma Is Coming: Microplastics Found In Human Blood

Scientists have recently discovered an alarming concentration of plastic particles in blood samples of 22 donors. In a new study published in the journal of Environmental International, authors have found plastic particles in 80 percent of the 22 participants that were tested. There is overwhelming evidence that suggests humans have inevitably been exposed to microplastics over recent years, whether that be through ingestion of food and drink or the air we breathe. In light of this discovery, li

Cassia’s latest infectious laid-back single, ‘Motions’, is sunshine in a bottle

has just released a catchy new single ahead of their upcoming album, ‘

It is a rather thoughtful and contemplative track and one that addresses the complexities of time.

The track coalesces around the notion of the unrelenting passing of time, the universal worry that life is too short, and the fear that you aren’t spending your life the way you should. ‘Motions’ offers a counterpoint to this fear by reassuring their listeners that they are not alone with their thoughts and anxieties, all thro

Introducing: ‘Tesco Roof’ by Groan Room

Groan Room are a Salford-based band made up of four musicians. The alternative rock band graced the music scene catching my attention with tracks called ‘Greasy Thumbs’ and ‘All and Oates’. Now they’re back with a new single called ‘Tesco Roof’. Back in March 2020 the band were given the chance to go to Abbey Road Studios to record their debut three-track EP.

‘Tesco Roof’ appears to be more nostalgic, melancholic, and more soft-rock. Most of the bands songs seem to look back on teenage years, r

Pavement make a comeback with video for track ‘Harness Your Hopes’

have just released a new music video for their dearly loved B-side ‘

’ that was released on their 1999 EP ‘

With a summer tour set to begin in June, what better time than now to un-dust this old classic with the release of an accompanying music video.

In the video, Yellowjackets actress Sophie Thatcher features as a fan attempting to unravel the clues of what Pavement is. Giving a full 90s revival, the video offers a brief history of the band and their past music videos allows for a new gener

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