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Full list of 2026 Makerfield by-election candidates confirmed
A total of 14 candidates are contesting the poll on June 18
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Debenhams heavily reduces 'elegant' £1,625 skeleton watch to £188 for Father's Day
"My husband was very happy with the watch. Good quality, lovely looking at a great price."
Search ongoing in Lancashire river after boy gets into difficulty while swimming
Police and paramedics were called to the River Ribble
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UKHSA heat weather alerts extended as UK scorches in 35C heatwave
The high temperatures are likely to severely impact health and social care services
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for tonight's £100m draw - Tuesday, May 26
Live results checker for tonight's EuroMillions draw
Farage illegal migrant claims fact checked as Reform leader claims more 'dumped' in North West because of Andy Burnham
The Reform UK leader says more “more illegal migrants have been dumped in the North West than any other part of Britain because Andy Burnham welcomes them”
'Die, die, die': Son's chilling messages to mum as she hid in her bedroom
'Those messages should make you feel shame, not only because that was your own mum you were sending these things to, but the fear that you could have killed her as well'
Detectives say 'someone knows who did this' after 'innocent woman enjoying night out' shot dead at bar
Two suspects, who were arrested in Greater Manchester, remain in custody
Makerfield by-election LIVE as Starmer says voters are frustrated and a fox enters the fray
Andy Burnham is bidding to become Makerfield MP - but he faces an increasingly crowded field including a man in a fox costume
I found the prettiest £22 summer trousers that 'are flattering on my size 20 body'
"A great wardrobe addition for hot summer days! And they're flattering on my size 20 bod. The fabric is comfortable too."
Warning after four teens die in separate incidents during UK heatwave
'While the air temperature is warm, the seas are still cold and cold water shock remains a very real risk'
Grandad 'wouldn't have known' about cancer without free scan in Bolton car park
Ken Roberts, from Ladybridge, said he had no symptoms of the devastating disease
Car insurance worker sent customers' private details to claims farmers - now he has to pay up £350k
'This case sends a clear message'
Tributes paid to Stockport County FC superfan found dead in his home
Mark was a well-known Stockport County fan
The Mancunian Way: Just carry on
A year studying Oldham’s toxic politics PLUS Makerfield or Breakerfield
Former Standish care home to be used to house six looked after children
Applicants Millenium Care said Windsor House was 'well suited and located to service the needs of a care facility for children'
The huge plans for a derelict part of Manchester city centre
Strewn with graffiti, this city-centre spot has laid derelict for the past two years - but plans now show how it could soon be developed
Gang made a living stealing from others until it all fell apart outside John Lewis
'A complex and comprehensive investigation'
New arrest made after armed cops shoot suspect during dramatic incident on Bury New Road
An investigation is ongoing with a second suspect now in custody
Coffee drinks love 70p teeth whitening strips that makes 'huge difference after first use'
The HeySmile Teeth Whitening Strips have been described as 'amazing' by shoppers who say they've seen a 'huge difference' after just one use