Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.

Northern has shared guidance about routes being affected by engineering works during the early May bank holiday weekend.

This week's pub is situated opposite a heritage line's railway station in a "nice, little community". The Railway on Bridge Street in Ramsbottom lies near the East Lancashire Railway and its kitchen ...

A town’s poppy appeal is risk of ending after organisers made the "difficult decision" to step down. The British Legion Horwich branch say many poppy fundraising activities in the town will end if a ...

Cadent, who manage the region's gas network, confirmed investment of more than £75million to modernise around 385km of its North West pipeline over the next 12 months, with 14.6k ...

A Markland Hill man’s battle to build an extension – with a balcony – on the back of his house has failed due to privacy concerns.

The museum, located on the Morrisons supermarket site in Mornington Road, will hold its May Day Steamings on Sunday, May 4, and Monday, May 5, from 10am to 4pm. Run by volunteers, the museum will ...

The statement reiterated China’s stance that is open to talks, but also that Beijing is determined to fight if it must.

Detailed army plans for a potential military parade on US President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and possibly a ...

The world number one has yet to taste victory in 2025 after surgery on a hand injury suffered while preparing Christmas dinner.

The criminal case against comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to be heard in court after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape. Brand was charged by post last month with one count ...

The parents of children with Dravet syndrome taking part in a clinical trial at Sheffield Children’s Hospital have reported life-changing results.