12 h. ago Free Christmas lantern parade and nativity coming to Greater Manchester town

The town-wide event brings the Nativity story to life with music, storytelling and a lantern parade

Politics

28 h. ago LA doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine sentenced to prison

Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to giving actor ketamine in the month leading up to his deathA Los Angeles doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison.Dr Salvador Plasencia, 44, had pleaded guilty on Wednesday to giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the Friends star’s overdose death in 2023. Perry died at age 54 after struggling with addiction for years, dating back to his time as one of the biggest stars of his generation for his role as Chandler Bing. The actor had been taking the surgical anesthetic ketamine legally as a treatment for depression. But when his regular doctor wouldn’t provide it in the amounts he wanted, he turned to Plasencia, who admitted to illegally selling to Perry and knowing he was a struggling addict. He texted another doctor that Perry was a “moron” who could be exploited for money, according to court filings. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Matthew Perry doctor jailed for supplying ketamine to tragic actor

A Los Angeles doctor who admitted to illegally selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the actor’s fatal overdose has been jailed.

Events

32 h. ago Three shops shut down in Greater Manchester town for selling illegal goods

There has been six shops shut down over six months in the town

Events

33 h. ago Ho, ho, hold ups: 'It's rare I leave the house on a weekend night

Since when did it take 50 minutes to get into town from south Manchester?

Politics

41 h. ago Historic Scots business to close after more than 100 years as owners shut up shop

AN HISTORIC Scots business is set to close after more than 100 years as owners shut up their beloved shop. Sinforiani Brothers in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire first opened in 1920. Over the years, the 'Aladdin's Cave' on West George Street has been a cafe, newsagents, tobacconist and confectioner. Current owner Marco Sinforiani, 59, has worked for...

Economics

67 h. ago The Yorkshire town with a Christmassy trail perfect for a festive day out

Visitors can explore the trail and complete a special quiz for the chance to win exciting prizes

Politics

3 d. ago Another blow for the Greater Manchester town with no more banks

The town's last bank will close its doors for the last time in January

Politics

3 d. ago The Mancunian Way: A big promise for a town that needs a big lift

PLUS: ‘I just played to my strengths for 50 years’

Politics

3 d. 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

4 d. ago The quaint Greater Manchester town with one big problem that's 'about to get worse'

Hundreds of new homes will be built in a town already on the brink of capacity

Politics

4 d. ago Yorkshire town less than an hour from Manchester is like 'stepping back in time'

The historic Yorkshire town is 'old fashioned in the best possible way', but some traders say change has caused their businesses to struggle

Politics

4 d. ago Town 'left behind' fears shoppers 'could go to Cheshire Oaks instead'

The North West town which has seen 50 businesses close could lose more shoppers due to new parking charges, a new report says

Politics

4 d. ago LIVE: Police responding to serious incident in Greater Manchester town centre

Two men have been left seriously injured

Events

5 d. ago Brutalist old Greater Manchester town hall to be transformed into houses and a care home

The building has been empty since 2020 and has fallen to wrack and ruin

Society

6 d. ago Manchester Town Hall refurbishment to cost £95m MORE and open six months later, council confirms

It will have been closed for nearly a decade and cost £525m

Economics

7 d. ago After three years, Children’s services in a Greater Manchester town are 'good'

Report says leaders have 'considerably strengthened' support for young people

Politics

8 d. ago Shop in Greater Manchester town shut down for selling counterfeit goods

The store subjected to a long investigation by the council's Trading Standards team

Politics

8 d. ago A new road layout has been fixed in a Greater Manchester town, but locals aren’t happy

A new road layout has sparked debate in a local community.

Politics

9 d. ago Former town centre pub could be demolished to make way for 17

Plans have been submitted to the council.

Politics