An emergency alert drill in a month’s time “will be one of the biggest public safety exercises” in UK history, a Cabinet minister has said. Pat McFadden said mobile phone alerts could save lives ...

Dave Golden was excited for another day at The Blarney Stone in Bolton on Sunday, August 3, but was in for a rude awakening. When he arrived at the Bradshawgate pub at around noon, he found that it ...

NHS England in the North West has made the rallying call during World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from August 1 to 7. The organisation said breastfeeding provides the best possible nutritional ...

There’s a fascinating story behind this great picture taken of resurfacing work being carried out at Turner Bridge on the road to Tonge Moore ...

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The first residents have been moving into a £35M development aimed at “creating a more vibrant atmosphere and boosting the economy” in the ...

Dave Fraser is the owner of SV Kitchens and lives in Boothstown. He said: “The roads in Boothstown are a nightmare. In the mornings it’s just standstill. They need to stop building new houses for a ...

Gerry McAvoy (centre) in Band of Friends (Picture: Keery Irvine Photography) Alongside Gerry will be drummer Brendan O’Neill who recorded and toured with Rory Gallagher for 10 years and guitarists Jim ...

Teddy Sharman-Lowe explains what Mason Burstow will bring to Wanderers this season and why he can kick on in League One ...

Astley Park is flying the flag for being one of the best in the country. The popular attraction has been recognised with the Green Flag Award. The award are given to parks and green spaces that meet ...