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You can staycation in your very own Hobbit House in Yorkshire in 2022

Live like Bilbo Baggins in your very own Hobbit House, complete in this quaint Yorkshire staycation near the sea. By Sophie Smith

The Manc The Manc - 23rd December 2021

Feeling like going on an adventure in 2022?

We’ve got the perfect place.

Set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, you can live like Bilbo Baggins in this one-of-a-kind staycation that’s shaped like a traditional Hobbit House.

Located in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, the North Shire staycations have all the circular doors and tiny homes to make all your Hobbit a reality – all without a dragon in sight.

Credit: North Shire

The road goes ever on and on until you find your private oasis, but once nestled into the cosy quarters of the North Shire staycation, you can live like a Hobbit for as long as you please.

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The website states that the two bedroom staycation is “surrounded by natural beauty and stunning views over long grassy cow fields out to sea”- what could be a more peaceful way to start 2022?

As the owner’s very first shire house, they regard it as a magical place in beautiful countryside and perfect for family holidays that brings the imagination of children and grown ups alike to life.

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Once through the circular green door, the property itself briefly comprises of two bedrooms, bathroom and living quarters with a fully fitted kitchen and seating area around a large dining table next to a cosy electric fire.

Image: North Shire

Overall the property can sleep up to six people, either as a combination of four adults and two children or two adults and four children as across the two bedrooms there are two double beds and two singles.

The Hobbit house is just one of the unique staycations offered by the North Shire in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The company also own a Harry Potter Groundskeeper cottage inspired by Hagrid’s home in the bestselling movies.

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Credit: North Shire

Inside, wizarding wannabes and muggles will find an overwhelming gothic demeanor that nods to favorite wizarding tales, not just through the furnishings but the fields that lead to views of the Yorkshire coast too.

For more information, including how to book your visit to North Shire, visit their website here.

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Colourful Simpsons-themed cafes pop up inside Manchester’s Primark stores

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Cafes inside Primark stores across the UK are being transformed into The Simpsons-themed foodie hubs for a limited time only.

You may remember that Grinch-themed cafes popped up inside Primark on Market Street in Manchester city centre, as well as Primark in Trafford Palazzo during December, which were a hit with fans of the furry green character – with everything from green waffles and themed milkshakes, to festive toasties, hot drinks, and more on the menu.

But now that the festive season has been and gone, it’s time for the two Greater Manchester cafes to take on a new life.

A new life inspired by the legendary animated sitcom, The Simpsons, that is.

Colourful Simpsons-themed cafes have popped up inside Manchester’s Primark stores / Credit: The Manc Group & Supplied

Get ready to step into Springfield, as from now right through until the beginning of May, Primark shoppers can get their D’oh-nut fix and much more, with each cafe kitted out with Simpsons-themed menus and decor.

The special themed menu includes a wide selection of waffles and toasties, and also plenty of drinks and shakes to choose from, including an indulgent Chocolate Marshmallow Hot Chocolate, and a scrumptious Strawberry Doughnut Shake.

Prices start at £4.25 for drinks, and £5.50 for food items.

The menu is filled will themed delights inspired by the beloved animated sitcom / Credit: The Manc Group

“We’re serving up a slice of Springfield with our latest cafe theme, giving fans a taste of The Simpsons right in our stores,” explained Tim Kelly, who is the Director of New Business Development at Primark, as the cafes opened across the UK last week.

“We’re always looking for new ways to create fun and memorable experiences for our customers and our themed cafes have been a big hit, so we can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction in store.”

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The Primark Café with The Simpsons is now open in Primark’s Manchester Market Street, and Manchester Trafford stores, as well as in Birmingham, Belfast, Braehead, Edinburgh, and Cardiff until the beginning of May.

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Tyson Fury has announced his ‘retirement’ from boxing (again) along with a cryptic message

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Manchester boxer Tyson Fury has seemingly confirmed he is retiring from boxing once again for the third time?… We’re not even sure at this point.

The Wythenshawe-born juggernaut of the heavyweight division lost consecutive fights for the first time in his career following the defeat in a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk back in December 2024 and, for all intents and purposes, it looks like they may have been his final professional fight.

Having first argued that the judges favoured Usyk in the first fight due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine; Fury once again believed the decision was unfair in the second bout but, either way, he claims that the Riyadh Season showdown was his last appearance in the ring.

Taking to social media on Monday, 13 January, the 36-year-old said he wanted to keep the announcement “short and sweet”, proceeding to announce his retirement from boxing to nearly seven million followers on Instagram along with a somewhat cryptic message for them to take away with them.

‘Dick Turpin wore a mask’

If all is to be believed at this point, he seemed pretty positive and nonchalant about the whole thing. He proceeded to state that he’s “loved every single minute” of his career, adding “God bless, everybody and I’ll see you on the other side.”

There wasn’t too much to read into with his caption either, which simply read: “Thanks, it’s been a blast. Thanks to everyone who helped out along the way! Happy New Year. Jesus is king now and forever”.

However, it was the penultimate line with which he signed off that has raised an eyebrow among a lot of those reacting to the news online, as he referenced infamous highwayman and thief, Dick Turpin, who famously wore a mask to conceal his crimes during the 18th century. Interesting indeed.

People online have been speculating plenty around exactly what he might have meant with this mysterious remark but many that it could just be another nod towards the belief that he was ‘robbed’ of a victory in Fury vs Usyk 2, having claimed the latter was given an “early Christmas gift.”

Regardless, plenty are expecting it won’t be long before Fury comes back out of retirement to lace his gloves back the very second the right offer comes in for him to finally fight Anthony Joshua, even if both of them aren’t quite the dominant name they once were when the face-off was first floated.

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Most crucially, the general consensus is that Tyson Fury isn’t really retiring because this, of course, isn’t the first time he’s claimed he was calling it a day.

‘The Gypsy King’ famously ‘retired’ for the first first time over a decade ago after the plans for his fight against David Haye fell apart for the second time back in 2013, making the announcement with nothing more than a few dismissive words on the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Then, in 2017, we did the dance all over again after a string of teases and ‘pranks’ towards the end of 2016 which culminated in him writing in a since-deleted post: “Been very blessed in my life & career achieve the utmost in boxing, was a epic journey along the way.

“Thanks to all the fans that supported & believed in me along the way. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. THE END.” But it obviously wasn’t the end…

He was back in the ring by 2018 and Fury went on to declare that his 2022 win over Dillian Whyte was his farewell fight before going on to fight Derek Chisora just six months later.

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You can see how people have trouble believing that it’s for real, right?

Whether or not he is being serious this time, only time will tell but one thing is for sure is that fans would still love to see him and AJ come up against each other if a fight contract were to materialise after all this time – especially as they both have a point to prove given their recent respective records.

As for Fury, one clip that came back to haunt him in the wake of the rematch against Usyk will remain a lasting memory for many of those who have followed his career from the start to now:

An old clip of Tyson Fury talking about Oleksandr Usyk has come back to haunt him – twice
We’re pretty confident Tyson Fury isn’t retiring the same way we knew he wouldn’t win after watching this.

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Featured Images – Tyson Fury (screenshot via Instagram)/Sky Sports (screenshot via YouTube)

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