21 h. ago Jason Manford quits DJ job after 8 years following 'scary and painful' health scare

Comedian Jason Manford has issued a lengthy, heartfelt message to his fans after making the decision to step away from his beloved job after almost a decade

Society

4 d. ago Community council warns new caravan offering at Coylton will put A70 road safety in 'jeopardy'

The proposals attracted a number of objections on South Ayrshire Council’s online planning portal.

Events

4 d. ago South Africa’s dispute with US escalates amid row over G20 handover event

Trump press secretary accuses Cyril Ramaphosa of ‘running his mouth’ after US boycott of summit in JohannesburgThe dispute between South Africa and the US over the Trump administration’s decision to boycott the G20 in Johannesburg has continued, with South Africa objecting to a US plan for a junior embassy official to take part in the closing ceremony meant to mark the handover to the next summit, which will take place in Florida.The two-day summit, which opens on Saturday, comes at a febrile moment in global politics. The US has proposed a deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which it agreed with Moscow without the involvement of Ukraine or the EU. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Keir Starmer 'set to approve' Chinese super embassy in east London

Neither the Home Office or the Foreign Office will raise any formal objections to the plan, according to reports

Politics

4 d. ago Controversial battery park given go ahead for Highlands following appeal

Local residents had launched a campaign to formally object to the plans.

Politics

7 d. ago Controversial Crosshouse housing plan to be recommended despite objections

A planning application for the same site, near Holm Farm, was refused in 2023.

Politics

7 d. ago Matches fashion tycoons Tom and Ruth Chapman at war with super rich neighbours over plans to build mega basement swimming pool at their £13million Notting Hill home

Tom Chapman, 62, and his wife Ruth, 63, faced a dozen complaints from neighbours who objected to initial plans to transform their 19th century stucco-fronted home.

Economics

7 d. ago How founders of Matches fashion empire sparked a neighbour row over plans to 'commit architectural vandalism' at their £13million London villa

Tom Chapman, 62, and his wife Ruth, 63, faced a dozen complaints from neighbours who objected to initial plans to transform their 19th century stucco-fronted home.

Economics

8 d. ago Terrified staff find giant venomous spider lurking in school after hitching ride on bananas

Kitchen staff called a reptile expert to identify the eight-legged stowaway they found while preparing lunches

Events

1 week ago Latest opioid settlement plan with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family getting few objections

The company that makes OxyContin, members of the Sackler family who own it and many groups that sued over its role in the opioid crisis are asking a judge to approve a settlement plan

Politics

2 w. ago Meet the Sunday League side packed with former Premier League stars: How a team from Cheshire's wealthy 'footballer belt' are demolishing the opposition with an invincible start to the season

NATHAN SALT IN WYTHENSHAWE: This star-studded group of over-35 ex-pros have just blown South Liverpool away 13-0 to continue their invincible start to the season.

Politics

2 w. ago One of cheapest homes you can buy in Cheshire’s Golden Triangle on market for £300,000

This charming period cottage is one of the most affordable properties up for grabs in the affluent area at the moment

Economics

2 w. ago From a few to more than 350, children and parents ride together to school as a 'bike bus'

In the New Jersey township of Montclair, a group bicycle ride to school has become a weekly community ritual

Society

3 w. ago Controversial plans to convert ‘informal village green’ into mosque car park

The proposals to develop the green space have led to 70 people objecting with 33 writing to support the plans

Politics

3 w. ago Comedian Jason Manford criticises 'entitled' villagers in wealthy Cheshire Golden Triangle for objecting to plans for riding school for deprived children

Manford, a friend of applicants Higher Farm Equine, rallied support for a change of use from agriculture to equestrian at Colshaw Hall Farm in Knutsford.

Culture

3 w. ago Jason Manford slams 'entitled' locals in a wealthy English village

The comedian slammed a group of 'entitled' villagers during a Cheshire council meeting in England last week, saying he was 'speaking up for children who have nothing'

Politics

3 w. ago Jason Manford hits out at 'entitled' villagers in wealthy Cheshire Golden Triangle

The comedian says he was 'speaking up for children who have nothing'

Events

3 w. ago The dark side of Cheshire's Golden Triangle: How footballers are 'employing MMA fighters' to protect their families against gangs who see millionaire enclave as 'Disneyland'

It's home to some of the biggest stars in world football and a host of glittering business magnates  - but recently Cheshire's much vaunted 'Golden Triangle' is losing its sheen.

Society

4 w. ago Neighbours' planning row as couple build huge 'luxury shed' in their garden

The couple submitted a retrospective planning application for the outbuilding and decking which drew six objections from two properties, while two neighbours from one household supported the application

Politics

4 w. ago Neighbours complain to council as couple build huge 'luxury shed' in garden

The couple submitted a retrospective planning application for the outbuilding and decking which drew six objections from two properties, while two neighbours from one household supported the application

Politics