Search Tameside Reporter for Alex b cann
This week's edition (April 18th.) Click here for previous editions.
-
Alex B Cann column: Cost of shrinkflation
At the beginning of September, Northern launched their latest Flash Sale, promising a million train tickets for 50p, and a further three million for £1. It's actually quite staggering how little you can buy for 50 pence these days.
-
Alex B Cann column: 'Sweet seaside solitude'
I've long believed that time on our own is important. As I get older, I am less worried about saying 'yes' to every social invitation, and value quality over quantity when it comes to friendships.
-
Alex B Cann: A sad goodbye to Wilko
I remember going into a Woolworths store on its final day of trading in Malton, North Yorkshire, and feeling a mixture of sadness and embarrassment
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: Cobweb and The Equalizer 3
"It's too nice to be indoors", remarked my mate Simon when I told him I was at the cinema earlier this week. Well, this column would be a bit pointless if I didn't go, plus give me air conditioned audiitoriums over sweltering heat any day!
-
Alex B Cann column: 'Protect retail workers'
Through the last few years, many of us have adapted to home or hybrid working patterns. Like it or not, it seems the pandemic has changed things for good in many sectors, and if it means cutting down on commuting time, swapping sitting in traffic for quality time with loved ones, that is surely to be applauded.
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: The Dive
I've never really fancied deep sea diving, but it's certainly not on my list after watching The Dive. Sisters Drew and May get together for a remote adventure under the sea, and things quickly go wrong when a landslide causes rocks to tumble into the water, burying May 28 meters under the surface.
-
Alex B Cann column: ticket offices closure
Back in February 2023, this newspaper reported "work to transform a Tameside station ticket office to improve facilities for Northern passengers is now complete".
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: Blue Beetle
The latest addition to the DC Universe, Blue Beetle, was originally intended to go straight to streaming platform HBO Max. I'm really pleased it didn't, as I thoroughly enjoyed watched it on the huge IMAX screen (along with four other people!).
-
Alex B Cann column: Support your local towns
A passionate post caught my eye this week whilst I was doom-scrolling on Facebook. It came from 5-A-Day in Stalybridge, and it was so powerful, I decided to read it out on the radio. I only had to leave out one word, which I will also omit in this column.
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: Barbarian is a rollercoaster ride
Our movie guru Alex has taken a few trips to the cinema this week and gives us his rundown on the latest releases.
-
Alex B Cann column: How to live your best life
Tameside Radio's breakfast presenter, Alex, has dropped in with a lovely column this week, sharing his ways to add joy to life.
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: The Guilty is nerve shredding
Our movie guru has turned to streaming to take in some short films this week and tells us what he's planning to see at the cinema.
-
Alex B Cann column: How streaming has transformed our music consumption
The Tameside Radio presenter explores how streaming has changed how we enjoy our music and the surprising most-streamed songs in the Official Charts over the last 70 years.
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: Bros is my tip for the week
The Tameside Radio presenter has been to see Bros and Black Adam at the cinemas this week and gives his verdict...
-
Alex B Cann column: Where would we be without social media?
The Tameside Radio presenter's latest column has been sparked by Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter...
-
Alex B Cann column: Say it with a voice note
Have a read of Tameside Radio presenter Alex B Cann's latest words of wisdom.
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: Don't Worry Darling was 'unexpectedly excellent'
Don't Worry Darling, The Lost King and Halloween Ends are the three latest films to go under the microscope of our film guru.
-
Alex B Cann column: Treating restaurant staff with respect
James Corden and a menu card which has gone viral is the topic of discussion for the Tameside Radio presenter's latest column.
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: Vengeance and The Woman King
The Tameside Radio presenter and movie fanatic reviews Vengeance and The Woman King, which are currently out in the cinemas.
-
Alex B Cann column: The thought of kids going hungry this winter is heartbreaking
The Tameside Radio presenter talks about a sobering statistic raised by Jamie Oliver which puts the stark reality facing some families with children in the weeks ahead into perspective.
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: See How They Run is worth catching
The Tameside Radio presenter and movie fanatic has been to watch a whodunnit comedy which has just hit the big screen.
-
Alex B Cann column: Getting hung up on punctuation
The Tameside Radio presenter wades into the debate surrounding the use of the Oxford comma which has caused a stir this week...
-
Alex B Cann column: Media coverage of the Queen's death
In his latest column, the Tameside Radio presenter talks about striking the right tone following the sad death of Her Majesty the Queen.
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: Five films for you to enjoy
The Tameside Radio presenter and movie fanatic has been to see five very different films which he ranks from his least favourite to the top choice.
-
Alex B Cann column: The song of the summer
You can't beat a good summer song on the radio but what was your favourite track of the season? The Tameside Radio presenter tells us which ones have made the official list...
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: The Orphan chiller
Ahead of National Cinema Day on Saturday (3 September), our film guru - Tameside Radio presenter Alex B Cann - has been to see Orphan: First Kill and Fisherman's Friends: One And All...
-
Alex B Cann column: Ten ways to be a better person
In his latest column, the Tameside Radio presenter has compiled some inspirational advice on how we can improve as people.
-
Alex B Cann at the movies: Cinema needs you
Amidst the well-documented struggles Cineworld are enduring right now, Tameside Radio presenter and film fanatic Alex B Cann poses the question - what does a trip to the cinema mean to you?
-
Alex B Cann column: A perfect prescription
The Tameside Radio presenter writes about a new trial scheme announced by the government this week to improve people's mental and physical health.
-
Alex B Cann column: Banishing the black dog
The brave decision of an MP to speak out this week has inspired Tameside Radio presenter Alex B Cann's latest column, which covers a very important subject.