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Benidorm star Elsie Kelly dies as co-stars pay tribute to 'absolute joy'

The actress is known for having played Noreen in the ITV sitcom for more than a decade

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Coronation Street actor praised by co-stars over major achievement after two-weeks notice

Actor Liam McCheyne has been flooded with praise as she revealed he had completed the Manchester Marathon after just two weeks of training

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Early by-election called by Reform candidate slammed as ‘unnecessary’ and ‘indefensible'

A political candidate used an old local authority by law to call the £20k election.

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Iran’s AI memes are reaching people who don’t follow the news – and winning the propaganda war

A Lego-style Iranian military commander raps over a gangster beat: “Our inbox is flooded with Americans saying they don’t watch the news. They listen to our songs instead since your media is full of sh*t.”

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Huge jobs boost for Bury as £12m headquarters gets green light

It is hoped the move could attract more businesses to the area

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Coronation Street star confirms 'huge' and 'powerful' new storyline

Vicky Myers has confirmed a 'huge' and 'powerful' new storyline that is seemingly set to see two of her co-stars take centre stage

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Cheryl makes rare public return as she hits out at 'addictive, emotionally destroying platforms'

The Girls Aloud star shared her support to a campaign that is encouraging the UK government to raise the age of consent for social media users to 16

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Shoppers snapping up heavily reduced hot tubs in cheaper than Wilko, The Range and Currys sale

Shoppers can enjoy the luxury of a hot tub in their garden this summer thanks to Amazon's sale

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Bolton park lodge building to become cafe and discount food shop

Councillors heard that without investment the building would probably need to be demolished

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Jamie and Rebekah Vardy land 'no-holds-barred' ITV reality series

The Vardys will give viewers an insight into one of the football and showbiz worlds’ most famous families

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Midsomer Murders creator Anthony Horowitz teases new drama series

The Midsomer Murders and Foyle's War creator appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss upcoming projects including a potential new TV series.

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Update as fire crews remain at scene of blaze which tore through Bury mill

Firefighters are said to be damping down

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Murder suspect named after death of woman, 33, at Blackley tower block

Amber O'Brien was tragically found dead at Somerton Court

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I'm A Celebrity viewers spot new Adam Thomas 'fued' after Jimmy Bullard and David Haye

The Manchester-born actor was seen in an explosive row with Jimmy Bullard came after an earlier confrontation with David Haye

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Claire Sweeney shares emotional Ricky Hatton reminder ahead of big night in Manchester

Months on from his tragic passing and Ricky is set to be celebrated at a star-studded ‘Las Vegas-style’ event

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Unchosen's Rosie star Molly Windsor's age and home-life explored

BAFTA award-winning actress Molly Windsor plays the lead role in Netflix's new series Unchosen and she is no stranger to the small screen

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Joe Swash update leaves fans 'excited already' as move with Stacey Solomon confirmed

Fans are delighted as the presenter's next big move alongside his wife, Stacey Solomon, was recently confirmed

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'I thought it was just back ache - what happened next was terrifying'

Lucy Dunford was a healthy a and happy 21-year-old working as a barmaid when she began feeling pain in her back

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Lainey Wilson's life from sports star fiancé to sweet bond with Miley Cyrus

Netflix has released a new documentary exploring the life of Lainey Wilson, the country singer who shot to fame from humble beginnings.

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'I'm sorry': Cheshire horse rider who sent naked picture of ex to mate claimed 'you couldn't tell it was him'

'It made me feel violated and too uncomfortable to go out socialising'