Every die hard Harry Potter fan should have a little something in their home to signal their love for the wizarding world.
You don’t have to go all out, but a little nod to this one-of-a-kind franchise never goes a miss.
If you’re a Harry Potter fan that’s in the market for something a little different, then we’ve found a replica Polyjuice Potion lamp on Amazon and as far as unique pieces of memorabilia go, this has well and truly got to be up there with some of the best.
The best bit about it? It’s changes colour too, with purples, pinks and blues shades all making an appearance.
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If you’re not that well up on your Harry Potter knowledge, then the Polyjuice Potion is a potion that allows those who consume it to assume the form of someone else. According to Pottermore, the official Harry Potter fan club, the Polyjuice Potion is “a complex and time-consuming concoction that is best left to highly skilled witches and wizards”.
It enables the consumer to “assume the physical appearance of another person, as long as they have first procured part of that individual’s body to add to the brew”.
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This may be anything from “toenail clippings, dandruff or worse, but is most usually hair”.
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This Harry Potter Polyjuice Potion Colour Changing Table Lamp is made from a sturdy plastic, is 14.8cm x 9.2cm in size and looks best with an LED bulb.
It’s retailing on Amazon at £20.55 + FREE delivery and has hundreds of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers over the years, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, then it might be worth having a read of a few of those to help make your mind up.
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It’ll make a pretty excellent gift for any Potter-mad people in your life too.
If you’re looking to light up your room with a rather unique pop of colour, then you can get the Harry Potter Polyjuice Potion Table Lamp from Amazon here.
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Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street
Daisy Jackson
An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.
Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.
Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.
Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.
He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.
“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”
If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials
Emily Sergeant
Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.
UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.
The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.
Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.
To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.
“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.
“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”
Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Emily Sergeant -
29th June 2020 
