22 h. ago Severe weather alert issued for North West as Met Office warns of 'significant flooding'

Up to 100mm of rain is forecast in some areas, with flooding expected across the region

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47 h. ago How to get flu jab in Greater Manchester as North West braces for 'worst flu season'

A mutated 'superflu' is driving an unusually early and intense wave of the virus

Sport

51 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Euston station power failure halts Overground trains amid Tube disruption

National Rail is reporting that the disruption is likely to last through the rush hour

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3 d. ago The surprising North Wales walk named the UK’s most Christmassy

Researchers have named the best walks to do over the festive period

Politics

6 d. ago North West restaurant hits back after customer slams solo diner policy

Elif say they cannot accommodate single diners 'due to limited space'

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6 d. ago We visited the north west's largest indoor attraction of its kind where teens can have as much fun as toddlers

The place is a hit with all age groups

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7 d. ago The Greater Manchester schools officially named among UK's best in new guide

The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for 2025 has been published today and Greater Manchester schools top the league tables for the North West

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7 d. ago Moment earthquake hits North West heard on doorbell camera footage

"At first I thought something had exploded"

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8 d. ago Rugby star Chris Robshaw's daily routine: sleep powder, protein and cold plunges

Variety is key for the ex-England captain — along with circuit training, protein shakes and head-clearing cold plunges

Politics

9 d. ago Toby Moore faces spell on the sidelines after breaking his collarbone – just as his dad Ryan returns from injury

AS Ryan Moore prepares for his return from a three-month injury lay-off, his boy Toby faces a spell on the sidelines of his own. Young star Toby, 17, broke his collarbone after he was unshipped from Ballybaymoonshiner at Chelmsford last Wednesday. The Murty McGrath-trained seven-year-old became fractious when heading out onto the track and tripped...

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9 d. ago Greater Manchester hospital trust first health organisation in north west to achieve important status

Staff who had completed the training said that their knowledge of HIV improved significantly

Science

1 week ago Man Utd get huge injury boost as Matheus Cunha delivers update for West Ham

Matheus Cunha has been sidelined for Manchester United's last two games due to a head injury, but the Brazil international has now returned to training

Events

1 week ago The north west seaside town named among UK’s best for a wintery day out

Wrap up warm and head to the coast for an energising walk this winter

Politics

1 week ago London travel news LIVE: Overground chaos as Lioness line trains to Euston halted by track 'obstruction'

Safety checks at Wembley Central are disrupting Watford Junction–Euston services until 08:30

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1 week ago London travel news LIVE: Lioness line disruption causes major delays to Euston services

Safety checks at Wembley Central are disrupting Watford Junction–Euston services until 08:30

Politics

1 week ago ‘In the presence of evil’: Manchester synagogue attack survivor on the day that shook British Jews

Exclusive: Shot as he barricaded the synagogue, Yoni Finlay describes the assault – and the climate that allowed it to happenIt was just after 6am and Yoni Finlay woke early with nerves. It was Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and the 39-year-old Mancunian was due to sing the dawn prayer, Shacharis, before hundreds of worshippers later that morning.After practising his verse, Finlay buttoned up his white robes and headed to Heaton Park shul in north Manchester. He greeted familiar faces – exchanging a cheery hello with Bernard Agyemang, the security guard – then took a seat on the stage, the bimah, and said prayers. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Avanti to run Manchester to London morning commuter train without passengers

A ruling by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) means the service from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston will still depart each weekday  but will carry only staff for up to five months.

Politics

1 week ago Met Office snow bomb warning as 'two storms' set to hit Manchester and the north soon

The country could get a double dose of foul weather as we move into December

Events

2 w. ago Euston station: London Train delays due to issues on West Coast Main Line

Euston station: London Train delays due to issues on West Coast Main Line  Daily Express

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2 w. ago Euston station LIVE: Travel chaos as broken down trains cause 'biblical scenes'

Travellers at Euston station in London have described 'biblical scenes' following train cancellations - it came after faults on two trains between Rugby and Northampton/Milton Keynes

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