The problem with the concept of a mandate from an election is twofold. Firstly, in this country, most elections are run on a ‘first past the post’ system. This means in a two-horse race that one party ...

A bid to keep five flats in a former hairdressers and garage in Farnworth has fallen flat after an inspector dismissed an appeal.

Bury Hospice has partnered with several individuals and organisations, to collect and recycle real Christmas trees after the festivities, in January 2026; allowing you to extend that sense of warmth ...

A CHRISTMAS concert featuring Bury Parish Church Choir will mark the end of the current lunch events season. The performance, directed by Marc Murray and Elin Rees, will take place on Friday, December ...

A Bury MP has announced the winner of his first Christmas card competition. James Frith, MP for Bury North, launched the contest for young people across his constituency to help design his official ...

Tottington High School pupils spread festive cheer with cards, hampers, and community events at Fairfield Hospital, Bolton Hospital, and local ...

Editor Richard Duggan will be providing his insights into dilemmas sent in by readers every Monday from January 12 in his “Dear Dicky” column ...

Blocks of flats are to be built on a former care home site after planning permission was approved. The former Spurr House site on Pole Lane, Unsworth, will be transformed into two blocks containing 60 ...

Australian Federal Police (AFP) commissioner Krissy Barrett also confirmed additional searches would be carried out in the coming days after alleged Bondi terror attack gunman Naveed Akram was charged ...

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of the famous filmmaker, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Scottish actor Alan Cumming has been announced as the host of the 2026 Bafta film awards. The 60-year-old actor, writer and presenter – known for hosting the US version of The Traitors and starring in ...

Injectable vitamins are being sold illegally on Etsy, a report has found. One seller on Etsy, an e-commerce company specialising in handmade and vintage goods, surprised buyers with loose erectile ...