Disney UK has launched a new limited-time sale this month and you can get your hands on a range of magical items at up to 50% off.
The world-famous shop is delighting Disney fans across the country by offering discounts of up to half price across hundreds of items, and prices are starting from just £2 on selected items.
If you’re looking to make the most of this sale whilst you can, then it’s already live online and there’s plenty of things to keep the kids happy come rain or shine.
You could even get a bit of Christmas shopping done early doors as well if you’re that type of person. We know that could seem like a rather far-off suggestion right now, but let’s face it, with our lockdown days all blending into one and July creeping up on us as fast as it has, it’ll be December before we know it at this rate, so get in there quick and snap up a few deals.
There’s also a FREE delivery perk when you spend over £50 too.
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Some of the best items spotted in this limited-time sale range from toys, to clothes, kitchenware, jewellery and even stationary featuring Mickey Mouse, Marvel and other popular characters
You can have a browse at the selected sale items and snap up a few purchases on the shopDisneyUK website.
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Whilst it is not believed to be as extensive of a sale in store as is available online, a number of Disney stores across the UK and Ireland did reopen to the public last month, including the Manchester Arndale and Trafford Centre branches.
It’s advised that you check the opening times for your local Disney store before making any trips and you can do so via the store locator here.
Disney UK has released details of a number of COVID-safe precautions that have been put in place at stores which members of the public are asked to correctly adhere to. A statement on the Disney UK website reads: “Disney Store is taking a responsible approach to reopening and implementing a number of new health and safety measures.”
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“Whilst your next shopping experience may look and feel a bit different, please rest assured that every Disney Store location will offer outstanding guest service and the very best products.”
“We are looking forward to welcoming you back to store and sharing the magic with you.”
“We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for you, our other guests, and staff embers [and] you must follow posted instructions while visiting the Disney Store.”
“Help keep each other healthy and safe.”
For more information about the precautions in place at Disney Stores ahead of your visit, you can read the full statement via the shopDisney website here.
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Two North West cities named among the ‘noisiest’ in the UK – including Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A new analysis has revealed a list of the noisiest cities in the UK, and two Greater Manchester locations are in the top five.
From blaring sirens and car horns, to house parties, barking dogs, and loud neighbours, escaping the noise of a city can feel almost impossible – even in your own home.
No matter whether you live in the hustle and bustle, or you’re out in the sleepier suburbs, noise can keep you up at night, disturb your peace, and lead to frustration. But just how loud are Greater Manchester’s cities compared to the rest of the UK? In a bid to get to the bottom of it, Alpine Hearing Protection has done some research to compile a top 10 list.
And both Salford and Manchester have found themselves not just within the top 10, but within the top five… and to make matters worse, Salford has actually claimed the number one spot.
The reason Salford has found itself at the top of the list, according to the research, is because it sits at the intersection of several major transport and urban hubs, with major motorways running through or around the city including the M60, M61, and M62.
Major rail routes also run through the city – including via Salford Crescent – which sees 16 million passengers every year, and also leads to Manchester Airport.
Top 10 noisiest cities in the UK
Salford
Portsmouth
Manchester
Southampton
London
Leeds
Stoke-on-Trent
Wakefield
Newcastle upon Tyne
Bradford
Parts of Salford are also very built-up, making pockets of the city noisy – especially in the concentrated centre where traffic, construction, nightlife and commercial activity get loud.
And of course, like any growing city, construction noises have been noted as ‘particularly bothersome’ for residents where major developments are springing up.
Manchester is third on the list of noisiest cities, due to many of the same reasons as Salford.
But the difference being that Mancunians are noted as one of the many reasons why the city is so loud – with residents making 5,301 noise complaints across Manchester between January 2024 and January 2025, and Hulme identified the loudest area with 304 complaints.
As well all know, Manchester is also home to many universities, which brings an active nightlife scene to the region, especially in the city centre, and in recent FOI data, it was revealed that the University of Manchester saw 2,049 noise complaints in the last five years.
Motorists warned of common winter driving habit that could land them with annoying fines
Emily Sergeant
With the temperatures drastically dropping now as we head into winter, motorists are being warned against a common driving habit.
On a wintry morning when the windscreens are frozen and your hands are equally as frozen too, it’s pretty common for drivers to start the engine, turn the heater right up, and remain stationary for several minutes to warm the car up before setting off on their journey… but did you know that doing this could see you, inadvertently, fall foul of the law?
That’s right – as ridiculous as it sounds, leaving your car engine running ‘unnecessarily’ while parked on a public road is illegal.
And to make matters worse, the rules on ‘engine idling’, as it’s known, apply regardless of whether the driver is using the heating, waiting for someone, or simply sitting in the vehicle.
Known as a stationary idling offence, Rule 123 of the Highway Code states that drivers must not leave a vehicle’s engine running unnecessarily while it is stationary on a public road, and according to the rule, a fixed penalty of up to £80 can be issued, right there and then.
Motorists are being warned of a common winter driving habit that could land them with annoying fines / Credit: PickPik | Wikimedia Commons
Fines will only be handed out if a motorist is stopped by a police officer who asks them to switch the engine off, and they fail to comply.
“However tempting it might be to sit in a vehicle with the engine running and the heater on to warm up, we strongly advice against it,” commented RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis.
“As well as polluting the air and wasting fuel, drivers who leave their engines idling unnecessarily on a public road also risk an on-the-spot fine of £80. On cold mornings, the best approach is to clear any ice or snow properly and ensure windows are fully de-misted before setting off, then get on your way and let the car warm you up.”
There are some exceptions to the rule, however, as keeping the engine running is permitted in certain circumstances.
This includes when a vehicle is stationary because of traffic conditions, when the engine needs to run so a mechanical fault can be investigated, or if certain work is being carried out on the side of the road.
Emily Sergeant -
1st July 2020 
