17 h. ago Couple killed in Air India plane crash lost pilot son in earlier aviation tragedy

Prayers were held at Hindu temples across north-west London on Thursday evening following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad as the Gujarati community in the capital had been hit "especially hard"

Events

3 d. ago Kids to enjoy free bus travel for summer holidays in west of England

The free travel offer is set to cover almost all bus services in the West of England and North Somerset

Transport

3 d. ago Bruce Springsteen snubbed autograph hunters for 'chasing him all around town'

The Dancing In The Dark rock legend - who recently played the second of two gigs at the north-west of England city's Anfield stadium - appeared angry as he was seen admonishing some people in the rain and refusing to sign any autographs

Politics

4 d. ago Graz school shooting map: Nine feared dead with pupils and teachers among victims

Police confirmed the horrific shooting took place at BORG Dreierschützengasse secondary school in the north-west of the city of Gaz, which is Austria's second largest city

Events

4 d. ago The beautiful north west riverside walk ending with a castle

Starting in a market town, it takes you along a scenic river, through a 13th century estate, over a suspension bridge and ends with a castle

Politics

5 d. ago The north west National Trust property that will be transformed with flowers this month

Beautiful displays will take over the house and garden to mark British Flowers week in June

Politics

6 d. ago England gets £16bn for transport as people share views on what Wales needs

WalesOnline readers have shared their thoughts on the the billions of pounds that will be spent on tram, train, and bus projects in mayoral authorities across the Midlands, the north, and the west of England

Economics

7 d. ago 'Overlooked' seaside town named north west's cheapest where you can buy a three

'There’s genuinely something for everyone here - from first-time buyers and families to investors'

Politics

7 d. ago Exact time the Red Arrows will fly over the North West this afternoon

Here are the specific times they will pass over each location

Politics

8 d. ago AD FEATURE: 5 exciting live shows planned in the north west that you won't want to miss

From Inhaler to Diversity, there's a brilliant bunch of tickets on sale this week

Politics

9 d. ago Reservoir levels across England drop to new lows after driest spring since 1893

Recent rain has stabilised the situation and no hose pipe bans are currently planned but the spectre of drought remains.

Politics

9 d. ago Concerns raised over measles risk as families take summer breaks in Europe

Health experts said there had been a global increase in measles cases.

Events

9 d. ago Visitors warned of ‘absolutely lethal’ danger at North West seaside spot

People are urged to be "extremely careful" as beaches appear misleading

Events

1 week ago Thames Water nationalisation ‘not the answer’ says minister after private equity rescue fails

Future of Britain’s biggest water supplier in question as investor pulls out of turnaround plan

Events

1 week ago Vanuatu criticises Australia for extending gas project while making Cop31 bid

Climate minister says greenlighting North West Shelf project until 2070 is not the leadership Pacific countries expect as Australia seeks to host summitVanuatu’s climate minister has expressed disappointment over Australia’s decision to extend one of the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas projects and said it raises questions over its bid to co-host the Cop31 summit with Pacific nations.The UN is expected to announce which country will host the major climate summit in the coming weeks, with Australia pushing for the event to be held in Adelaide as part of a “Pacific Cop”. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Missing boy, 17, could be 168 miles away from his home as police issue appeal

A 17-year-old, who has only been identified by police as James, was last seen in Morecambe, in the north west of England, on Sunday, May 18 - police believe he could be up to 168 miles away from his home

Events

1 week ago Met Office says UK will see 'heavy downpours' and risk of 'thunder' as May ends

Heavy rain is expected for the north of the country with showers in the west

Events

2 w. ago Drought officially declared for millions of Brits as Environment Agency issues warning

Following a period of 'dry weather status', the north-west of England is now officially in drought following weeks of parched conditions which saw reservoir water levels drop

Events

2 w. ago Keir Starmer says Nigel Farage is ‘Liz Truss all over again’ – UK politics live

Prime minister says ‘you cannot trust Farage with your future and your jobs’ as he gives speech in north-west EnglandStarmer to say Reform’s spending plans would cause Truss-style meltdownWhen “something sounds too good to be true, it’s because it is too good to be true”, water minister Emma Hardy has said, reports the PA news agency.Asked about the “threat” which Reform UK poses to Labour, Hardy told GB News:I think it’s really important that any political party is held to account for the promises that they’ve made and we know – gosh, don’t we just know – what happened when [former prime minister] Liz Truss made her £45bn of unfunded tax cuts: the economy tanked, mortgages went up, rents went up, bills went up.When something sounds too good to be true, it’s because it is too good to be true. If [Farage] wants to be taken seriously as a political party, then he needs to come up with some serious policies and he needs to be held to account.Now, had I come on your programme and said, ...

Politics

2 w. ago Drought declared in northwest England after record dry weather

UK has seen the sunniest Spring on record, as temperatures set to soar again in coming days

Politics