The Key PE Cup final saw two outstanding teams go head-to-head as St Peter’s Smithills Deane took on St Thomas of Canterbury in a gripping ...

Retail sales volumes were up 1.2% in April 2025, following a rise of 0.1% in March 2025 (revised down from 0.4%). April’s retail sales growth surpassed expectations, with analysts having predicted a 0 ...

Ashton Berkhauer, energy expert at MoneySuperMarket, comments on the news today that the energy price cap will fall to £1,720.

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A fire has broken out at an industrial estate off St Helens Road Crews were called at around midnight to the fire Surrounding roads are shut including part of St Helens Road ...

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he held telephone talks with US President Donald Trump and agreed to hold “productive” discussions at an upcoming tariff talks between the two sides.

Lostock captain James Evans has revealed how returning professional Akbar Ur Rehman is desperate to help the club repeat last season’s ...

Bolton Children's Opportunity Group (COG) Playgroup on Lowndes Street has been found to outstanding by Ofsted. COG has been serving the town since 1979, initially being founded to provide a stepping ...

This week's pub is in a village that sits on the shores of the River Irwell and has a "good group" of regulars.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage to his right knee during a clash with Arsenal in September. One month later, the Spain international was named men’s Ballon ...

Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “emboldening Hamas”, after the British Prime Minister joined the leaders of France and Canada in calling for a halt to Israel’s military offensive ...

Ms Stuart took on another challenge after improving the path – a " charity trundle" in her wheelchair to raise money for a good cause. She completed 24 miles around the park lake in 24 days and ...