31 h. ago Section of major route into Greater Manchester town to go one

The A666, Blackburn Road north of the town centre will be affected

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50 h. ago Town slapped with dispersal order ahead of FA Cup tie with Premier League side

Macclesfield will host Crystal Palace this weekend

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4 d. ago 'Wonderful' Greater Manchester waterside pub closes for major refurbishment

The much-loved boozer will reopen later this month

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5 d. ago Closed pub in Greater Manchester town that is ‘rapidly decaying’ could soon make way for new homes

The pub closed-down at the end of last year, but now new plans have been tabled for the site

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5 d. ago Inside the 'abandoned' medical centre on sale in a Greater Manchester town

The medical centre has been vacant for some time and is now going to auction.

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6 d. ago The beautiful Peak District town where snow is pretty much guaranteed

This historic spa town is no stranger to the white stuff

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6 d. ago Urgent search for missing girl, 14, last seen in town centre as cops launch appeal

AN URGENT search has been launched for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen in a town centre as police appeal to the public for help. Greater Manchester Police said the teenager vanished in Stockport town centre and officers are now growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. Police said the 14-year-old, named only as...

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8 d. ago The town near Greater Manchester that's become 'downright dangerous'

Shoppers and business owners say the town has become a 'war zone'

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8 d. ago First residents at town’s flagship regeneration scheme faced ‘intimidation, harassment and racism’ amid false asylum seeker claims

Despite the challenges facing Farnworth Green it has been hailed as a blueprint for town centre living in 'less fashionable' areas of Greater Manchester

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9 d. ago Tiny town just 30 minutes from Manchester named England's best place to retire

The market town has been crowned England's top retirement spot, with affordable care costs, high life expectancy and stunning scenery on its doorstep

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9 d. ago Peak District town with a rich history that's a haven for hikers

The town is a popular spot for those looking to explore the surrounding countryside

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1 week ago Drinkers planning a Dry January are begged to reconsider as figures show pubs closing every day

An average of one pub closed every day in 2025, with almost 2,000 shutting permanently over the past five years, new data reveals.

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1 week ago One pub closes every single day in UK in cost of living crisis as new hangover cure revealed

The future of the public house seems bleak for landlords and punters alike – but some experts have advised on a hangover cure that might help boozers get back out

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1 week ago All the London pubs that have closed down in the past year as new data suggests pub industry in grave trouble

In total, 366 pubs closed over the past year

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1 week ago Merseyside town brought to a standstill after reports of man on roof overnight

Police and fire are understood to be in attendance

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1 week ago One pub a day closed permanently in England and Wales in 2025

Data shows 366 pubs have been demolished or converted for other uses this year as cost pressures take toll on sectorOne pub a day disappeared for good in England and Wales during 2025 as sustained cost pressures continued to weigh heavily on the sector.Analysis of government statistics shows that 366 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses over the year to December. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Picturesque' Yorkshire town 'everyone should visit' with hidden 'grand castle'

The Great British High Street Award winner is home to a medieval castleand is less than two hours from Greater Manchester

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1 week ago Greater Manchester town named one of UK's biggest house price hotspots of 2025

Property values have 'surged' in this one part of the region

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1 week ago People helplessly wept watching 'fireball rip the heart out' of Greater Manchester town

Just over 50 years ago, an inferno ripped through the heart of Oldham

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1 week ago Seven reasons why this area of Greater Manchester is still 'on the up'

From traditional boozers to fancy new bakeries and pizza joints - we examine the appeal of north Manchester's 'gateway' town

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