5 h. ago The field between the hospital and the motorway that's in the balance

Residents living near Royal Bolton Hospital say plans for 250 new homes on green land risk worsening congestion, flooding and wildlife loss - and fear their voices are being side-lined as major development ambitions gather pace.

Politics

29 h. ago Michael Brown sends Sheff Utd warning to rest of Championship as history awaits

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Wilder's Sheffield United are gathering pace in the Championship's play-off race after a terrible start to the season under previous manager Ruben Selles

Events

1 week ago 16 shops to get ‘glow up’ as town’s £6m makeover gathers pace

Shop fronts have been improved with 16 businesses set to benefit by the spring

Economics

1 week ago Gareth Southgate has 'laid out two demands' to replace Ruben Amorim at Man Utd

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been one of many names previously linked with the Manchester United job and rumours may now gather pace, once again, after Ruben Amorim's sacking.

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2 w. ago A concerning boxing trend is gathering pace, and fighters deserve better

It was an exceptional year of highs, lows and ridiculous on both sides of the ropes

Sport

4 w. ago Vonn’s Olympic comeback gathers pace with third in Val d’Isere downhill

Vonn, 41, third in Val d’Isere downhill despite costly errorAmerican extends lead in World Cup downhill standingsComeback season sharpens expectations for 2026 GamesLindsey Vonn’s expectations have shifted so dramatically during her Olympic comeback that even a podium finish now comes with a sense of frustration.The 41-year-old American finished third in Saturday’s women’s World Cup downhill at Val d’Isère, France, extending a blistering start to the season that has already included a victory and a runner-up finish in the space of nine days. But after a small mistake on the lower section of the course cost her valuable time, Vonn left the finish area convinced she had let a potential win slip away. Continue reading...

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