Leading budget supermarket Aldi is bringing back its hugely-popular Harry Potter ‘Specialbuy’ range and it’s hitting supermarket shelves today.
The Harry Potter-themed range – which is chocked-full of magical merchandise inspired by J.K. Rowling’s iconic literary and film franchise about the wizarding world – went down a treat with shoppers when it first launched around this time last year, and now it’s returned, with prices starting from as little as £1.99.
With a collection of items available to get your hands either exclusively online, or from the ever-popular ‘middle aisle’, if you’re lucky, the retailer is predicting stock to be snapped up.
An eagle-eyed shopper has already spotted some of the items on sale at her local Aldi branch and shared a sneak peak with members in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Group on Facebook yesterday ahead of the range’s re-launch.
The post proved extremely popular, going on to amass hundreds of interactions and over 2.3K comments.
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According to Aldi, the range sees the return of the popular Invisibility Cloak (£27.99, online only) – which lets you use the Wow! Stuff app on your smartphone to watch yourself magically “disappear” on camera – as well as the epic LEGO® range, where fans can choose from a range of designs including, Hogwarts Castle (£24.99, online only), Hogwarts Express (18.99, online only) and Diagon Alley (£9.99).
Fans can even live out their Quidditch dreams with the brand new Harry Potter Mystery Flying Snitch (£11.99), which comes complete with fast-flapping wings to replicate the look and sound of the real deal in full flight.
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There’s also a selection of Harry Potter Hoodies and Pyjama sets on sale, which are all perfect for an epic movie marathon with the Harry Potter 8 Film Collection for £27.99.
It looks like a selection of colouring books, activity books, and more are all knocking around too.
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Most items in the extensive Harry Potter range are on sale from today, with additional stock said to be coming in June. ‘Specialbuy’ offers are expected to be available for a limited time only, and some stock only available online.
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You can check out the full Harry Potter range on the Aldi website here.
Iconic Manc movie 24 Hour Party People is set to return to cinemas for its anniversary
Emily Sergeant
One of Manchester’s most iconic movies is set to return to the big screen next month.
Remastered in 4K and returning to UK cinemas to mark 24 years since its original release, Michael Winterbottom’s 2002 biographical comedy drama film, 24 Hour Party People, tells the story of Manchester‘s popular music community from 1976 to 1992 – specifically about Factory Records‘ founder Tony Wilson.
The film begins with the punk rock era of the late 1970s, before moving through the 1980s into the rave and DJ culture, and of course, the ‘Madchester‘ scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The narrative largely follows the career of Tony Wilson, played by Middleton-born actor Steve Coogan, while also covering the careers of the major Factory Records artists – especially Joy Division and New Order, as well as A Certain Ratio, The Durutti Column, and Happy Mondays.
If you haven’t seen 24 Hour Party People before, it’s a dramatisation based on a combination of real events, rumours, and urban legends, as the film is sure to make clear.
Coogan is joined by a cast by a mixture of big names and, at the time, rising stars like Paddy Considine, Shirley Henderson, Lennie James, John Simm, Ralf Little, Andy Serkis, Sean Harris, John Thomson, and even Peter Kay, alongside cameos from other figures connected to the Manchester music scene.
Before it returns to cinemas, the film will first open music and media festival/conference, Beyond The Music, at MediaCity in Salford on 6 October.
The screening at the festival will also be followed by a Q&A with Coogan, Winterbottom, and producer Andrew Eaton.
24 Hour Party People will then be re-released in UK cinemas from 9 October, and you can check your local cinema for screening times and book tickets online now.
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Bury actress Kate O’Flynn wins big at 2026 Emmys with record-breaking comedy show
Emily Sergeant
Did you know that one of the big winners at the 2026 Emmy Awards last night was actually an actress from Bury?
In case it wasn’t on your radar, American television‘s biggest night, the Emmys, took place yesterday evening over in Los Angeles, and several records were broken in the process – including Apple TV’s comedy horror Widow’s Bay taking home the most Emmys ever for a single series of a comedy show, with 14 of them.
Widow’s Bay tells the story of mayor Tom Loftis, played by Welsh actor Matthew Rhys, who is trying to boost tourism on his rugged New England island, but must navigate several strange events that suggest it might be cursed.
Created by Katie Dippold, and executive produced and directed by Hiro Murai, Widow’s Bay was released in late April to widespread critical acclaim.
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards last night, the show scooped a record 14 awards, including for Outstanding Comedy Series, several acting wins, and wins for directing and writing too.
One of those acting wins was Kate O’Flynn for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – an actress who hails from the Greater Manchester town of Bury.
Kate stars as Patricia Moyer, mayor Tom’s eccentric assistant in the show.
She grew up in Holcombe Brook near Ramsbottom, and was educated at Bury Grammar School, before she went on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting in 2006.
Taking to the stage to accept her award last night, Kate said in her speech: “I want to thank our mayor [Matthew Rhys] and all the residents of Widow’s Bay, in front and behind the camera – you’re amazing. This is the role of a lifetime, thank you Katie and Hiro for trusting a Lancashire lass to play a sassy broad like Patricia. And thank you Apple [TV] for saying yes.
“Thank you Nicky and Tony for looking after me, my family back home, my mum and dad, and the loves of my life, my husband and our darling daughter – another sassy broad in the making.
Emily Sergeant -
13th May 2021 
