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Dovestone moor fire LIVE as blaze rages on with 'youths who set off fireworks identified'

Emergency services were first called to the scene near Dovestone reservoir in Saddleworth on Saturday night

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Chaos at busy city centre junction with traffic lights not working

It was a scene of chaos on one of the city's busiest junctions.

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Dovestone firefighters tackling huge blaze move into 'offensive operation' as firework footage reviewed

Crews at Dovestone are now using an 'offensive firefighting operation' as smoke continues to billow for miles from the moorland blaze

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Debenhams' 'brillant' extra large fire pit that keeps evening garden parties going reduced by £111 to £39

'It looks beautiful and is easy to assemble'

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'Exceptional' fire risk in parts of UK this week as Brits urged to 'take simple steps'

Wildfires often start because something provides the spark, experts have warned

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Coronation Street fans emotional as ITV shares final appearance for Weatherfield icon in memorable scenes

Corrie fans were left sharing emotional messages as ITV shared what was the final appearance of Deirdre Barlow

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Coronation Street fans make plea as Christina Boyd's secret is finally exposed

The reason for Christina Boyd's suspicious behaviour was finally revealed in the ITV soap

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Rylan Clark says 'can you believe it' as fans rush to support latest news

TV and radio star Rylan was left surprised by his latest career recognition, which his fans were quick to support

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Olivia Attwood appears to respond to Pete Wicks comments as she launches new move

Olivia Attwood is moving the attention away from her reported relationship with Pete Wicks by launching her next career move

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Ann Widdecombe murder latest as police issue update on suspect

A 28-year-old white British man was arrested on Saturday evening and is understood to remain in police custody

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Netflix's Heartstopper sparked global book-buying boom, study finds

A Netflix adaptation helped transform Heartstopper from a popular graphic novel into a global mainstream publishing success, according to new research from The University of Manchester and Princeton University.

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UKHSA extends heat-health warnings as heatwave continues - full list of alerts

The UK heatwave is set to continue across most of the country this week

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Family's heartbreaking tribute to dad killed in horror Ashton karaoke bar attack as murder arrest made

Shane Cullen died following a 'violent and shocking' attack at a karaoke bar in Ashton-under-Lyne town centre

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Adam Thomas fans cast same verdict as he debuts new look amid impressive body transformation

Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas was quickly flooded with comments from fans as he debuted his new look

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Brit tourist in Tenerife left stunned by cost of meals out compared to UK

A Welsh influencer shared how he was left stunned after his Canary Islands holiday showed just how affordable eating out can be

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Beverley Callard offers update during ongoing cancer treatment as fans rush to support

The Coronation Street icon was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer earlier this year

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Home Secretary to set out plan to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader - but Pakistan refuses to take him back

Shabana Mahmood is due to set out changes to the law, though it is unlikely Pakistan will take Ahmed back

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Mel Schilling's husband gives emotional update on daughter on first wedding anniversary since tragic death

Married At First Sight star Mel Schilling died earlier this year

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'Andy Burnham, you said it was simply unacceptable - now do something about it'

The PM-in-waiting is being urged to take children out of unsuitable temporary accommodation

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British woman becomes 13th person to die in deadly Spanish fires

A total of 13 people have died due to the Spanish wildfires, authorities have said