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Makerfield by-election LIVE as Andy Burnham confirmed and Reform announce candidate
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Strictly's new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe issue statements as BBC roles confirmed
The trio have spoken after being announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing
Coronation Street's Shona Platt star reunites with Lou Michaelis actress after demand for return
Julia Goulding has been seen reuniting with her real-life pal and former co-star Farrel Hegarty amid demands for her return to the ITV soap
Preston Davey trial LIVE as adoptive dad denies injuring or abusing baby before his death
Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, face a string of charges following the baby's death
Bury incident LIVE as police cordon off main road next to car park for hours in serious incident
Police and firefighters are in attendance on Derby Way
Strictly Come Dancing announces three new hosts to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman
The BBC One dance contest's new hosting threesome has been named as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe ahead of the 2026 series
Married At First Sight UK's Shona Manderson issues first statement since BBC Panorama documentary
Ms Manderson is one of three women who have made allegations about their time on the Channel 4 series
DWP bank holiday benefit payment changes affecting claimants next week
Affected claimants will need to make their money last longer due to the upcoming bank holiday date
Motability alert after major rule change as drivers face critical Friday deadline
Motorists may be able to continue using the scheme if they act quick enough
Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid reveals personal impact of Madeleine McCann disappearance
The ITV star was joined by the director of a new Channel 5 TV film about Madeleine's mum Kate McCann
Coronation Street's Olivia Frances Brown debuts new look as Jodie Ramsey mystery continues
The ITV soap star been seen debuting a new look as the mystery surrounding her Weatherfield alter-ego, Jodie Rasmey, continues
'Our artificial grass caught fire and destroyed our home - now we're left with £15k repair bill'
Shaun Whyatt and Jenn Barnet were woken up by a neighbour at 3am who alerted them to the fire in their home
Charlotte Crosby breaks down in tears as she shares silent miscarriage heartbreak
The former Geordie Shore star discovered she was pregnant with her and fiancé Jake Ankers' third child before suffering the loss
Former Channel 4 boss calls for an investigation into Married At First Sight UK scandal
Two women alleged they were raped by their on-screen husbands on Married At First Sight UK
Trafford council says it was underused but the community claims they have been ‘left stranded’
Residents, patients and funeral-goers have all been impacted
'I saw a bright light during childbirth and thought I was going to heaven'
Sarah Mills had an emergency caesarean section in 2025
Andy Burnham selected as Labour's candidate in Makerfield by-election
The Makerfield by-election is set to take place in June
Reform UK's Makerfield by-election candidate confirmed as Robert Kenyon
Labour have announced Andy Burnham as its candidate for Makerfield