60 m. ago Oldham council to cut agency spending after splashing £56m in four years

The Labour-led authority has been criticised for its spending

Economics

63 m. ago BBC EastEnders 'original' Martin Fowler makes confession after character's death

James Bye had played the role of the fruit and vegtable salesman for 11 years prior to the character's death

Events

64 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara shares 'wholesome' family update after 'crazy' time with Aljaz Skorjanec

Fans will know that the couple recently toured the country together as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour cast

Politics

65 m. ago Almost Famous reopens two restaurants after closing all branches just last month

Almost Famous, which had branches in Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool, revealed it was shutting all sites after building up debts, rising costs, and fewer people being able to afford to dine out.

Politics

66 m. ago Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Man United exit after four months with next job hint

Manchester United news as Erik ten Hag is set to open up about his next move after being dismissed by the Red Devils in October

Politics

68 m. ago Brit couple's idyllic life in France before brutal deaths as tragic new theory emerges

WARNING DISTURBING: Andrew and Dawn Searle were found dead in their home in France, with police now suspecting that the husband killed his wife before taking his own life in a tragic murder-suicide

Events

71 m. ago Man and woman are found dead at village high street home as police launch investigation

Officers from South Wales Police are investigating the deaths of the two adults, which are being treated as 'unexplained'.

Events

77 m. ago Abandoned Greater Manchester shopping centre will be brought back to life

The shopping mall closed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it never reopened

Economics

78 m. ago Man Utd hero buys beautiful castle on mountaintop – but his plans spark fury

Former Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez has purchased a 12th century Italian castle with the aim of turning it into a luxury hotel, but the move has sparked outrage

Politics

79 m. ago Work ethic, flexibility and tactical smarts: Slot’s potent Liverpool recipe

Sunday’s comfortable victory at Manchester City will surely be seen as decisive in the race for the Premier League titleAlexis Mac Allister’s face was a picture and it told part of the story. It was an hour or so after the whistle had blown on Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Manchester City on Sunday and the war wounds were visible, the signs of sacrifice.There were shades of yellow and green on Mac Allister’s left eyelid, angry red above that – just beneath the eyebrow; more red around the cheekbone. The damage was done in the 30th minute when the Liverpool midfielder flung himself into a sliding challenge on Omar Marmoush. Continue reading...

Society

80 m. ago Man City rebuild under Pep Guardiola has to start before summer transfer window opens

Manchester City need work in the summer transfer window, but their effort needs to start in Manchester well before then.

Politics

80 m. ago Fresh Paul Pogba transfer hint given after meeting Man United legend over weekend

Manchester United's former midfielder Paul Pogba can return to professional football next month after serving his suspension for a banned substance

Politics

83 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley 'congratulates' Giovanni Pernice in support before reunion

They previously confirmed their plans to reunite on the dance floor

Politics

84 m. ago Bolton to celebrate 'extraordinary year' with massive family friendly event

Highlights will include exhibitions, live performances, family activities and storytelling sessions

Politics

85 m. ago ‘Watching any of it made you feel grubby’ – the most notorious reality TV families ever

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin join a long line of people that have opened themselves up for the public to gawp at. Here are 10 of the wildest to grace our screensToday sees the debut of The Baldwins, a reality TV show about Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and their seven children. According to TLC, the show will demonstrate “what life is really like for the Baldwins – chaotic, funny, exhausting and filled with love. Alec and Hilaria’s dynamic as a couple will also take centre stage, with moments that showcase their deep partnership as they navigate challenges hand in hand.” Which, given that it is still not long since Alec Baldwin fatally shot Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust, is quite a lot of challenges.But however you view The Baldwins – either as a moneymaking necessity for a family in trouble, or something less edifying – they now join a long line of other reality show families that have opened themselves up for the public to gawp at. Here are 10 of the most notorious. Continue reading...

Politics

86 m. ago Sir Dave Brailsford 'questioning what he's got himself into' as brutal Man Utd cuts continue

Sir Dave Brailsford arrived at Manchester United alongside Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the billionaire acquired a 25 per cent stake last year, but the pair have had a nightmare trying to bring success back to the club

Politics

86 m. ago Holiday hotspot launches new flight delay rules with compensation of up to £500

It brings the country more in line with EU and UK flight delay rules

Economics

87 m. ago 'I visited Benidorm for the first time and have one warning to other tourists'

The Spanish resort is a firm favourite with UK holidaymakers

Events

88 m. ago Drivers are using 'ghost' number plates to make themselves 'invisible' to the law

Certain plates are unreadable by speed and ANPR cameras but some are arguing that fines for being caught are not serious enough

Politics

88 m. ago Hirwaun deaths: Two dead bodies found at house in sleepy Welsh village as cops launch probe

The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered at a property on Hirwaun High Street in Wales as police have launched an investigation into the deaths - which are being treated as 'unexplained'

Events