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Historic listed pub set to become a nursery for 52 children
The Hesketh Arms in Standish is heritage protected due to its exterior which dates back more than 200 years
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Car is smashed into front of estate agents after crash before emergency crews tape off area
Emergency services attended the incident in Prestwich
Home peppered with bullet holes as neighbours wonder if trouble is starting again
'There’s been bother before, so I’m not exactly surprised about it'
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Former Greater Manchester council leader resigns from Labour Party
The councillor was suspended for being critical of the party following the Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp scandal last year
Government issues statement after thousands call for ban on AI tools
Thousands have called for a ban on AI tools used to generate images, video and audio
Postponed council elections will go ahead in May after Reform challenge government
The Local Government department had sought legal advice
Teens aim punches and kicks outside McDonald's Piccadilly Gardens
The incident took place outside McDonalds
"Long live Liz": Tributes left after much loved man dies following Toxteth "attempted police stop"
Lain Estridge was 23 when he died following the incident on Friday
Two hunted down and arrested after baby girl left seriously injured in horror M6 hit and run
A baby girl was rushed to hospital following the crash involving a van, two cars and a lorry
Full list of council elections taking place in May after latest Labour U-turn
The Government abandoned plans to postpone 30 council elections this May
Boy, 19, arrested after 150mph Mercedes police chase on M6
A white Mercedes AMG was spotted on the motorway after speeding off from GMP officers
'Refreshing' Netflix true crime documentary viewers say should be your next watch
Netflix released the project last year to strong feedback from true crime fans
Tributes paid to man with 'heart of pure gold' who died after being hit by a car
The driver has been arrested
All the Greater Manchester motorways closed this week including M6, M60 and M62
Overnight closures will take place between Monday, February 16 and Friday, February 20, 2026
You shouldn't wear 1 colour this Chinese New Year as it could be bad luck for 2026
A woman has urged people to avoid wearing certain colours during Chinese New Year celebrations, warning that the year of the Fire Horse brings unique superstitions
Coronation Street star confirms 'bombshell' for new family 'coming very soon'
Aaron McCusker has confirmed there is drama 'coming very soon' for his on-screen family, The Driscolls, in the ITV soap
Molly-Mae Hague 'sobbing' over Bambi move in 'last' before she's becomes big sister
The influencer and her boxer beau Tommy Fury announced earlier this month that they are expecting their second child