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Oldham fire LIVE updates as smoke over M60 visible for miles
Smoke can be seen from as far as the city centre
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Mum dies on first day of Lanzarote holiday
'You'll be missed every day, but you'll never be forgotten'
Tranquility a few miles from the centre of a political storm
Drama has gripped the Makerfield constituency, but over at Orrell Water Park, there's a moment for quiet reflection
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'Moon rocks', Lamborghinis, Monaco and piles of cash - drugs and money laundering gang smashed
The criminal enterprise has come crashing down
Makerfield by-election LIVE as Reform's Robert Kenyon branded 'little coward' by Carol Vorderman
Andy Burnham is one of 14 candidates hoping to become MP in the upcoming by-election
Marks and Spencer shoppers can get £40 spring bedding for £5 that's 'very pretty'
"It is a very pretty, light and fresh design. I am thrilled with it. The fabric is soft and luxurious and it is very well made"
Man charged following Manchester Airport incident
He is due to appear in court
Spider warning as households with climbing plants told to take action after heatwave
Hot temperatures have led to a breeding spike amongst the arachnids
Gardeners told to follow 'before 10am' rule during summer months
There is a very simple task gardeners can do to keep their lawn thriving from May to September
Knife attack investigation on Wigan street as forensics comb scene
An investigation is underway
Dad killed in crash yards from his home
'Such an amazing man has had his life ripped away from him so early'
Dunelm's £29 garden chair is so comfortable shoppers in their 70s love it for 'snoozing'
"It’s very comfortable and looks quite stylish. I’m in my 70s so this is really important. Great for relaxing in the garden, reading or snoozing."
Cabin crew 'treated man like a criminal because of his accent'
An Echo reporter found himself on the receiving end of 'tired insults' on a Manchester-bound flight
'Go home': Balloon-sucking yobs were given a warning before innocent man was killed in horror crash
EXCLUSIVE: A friend of Uways Hussain and Usmon Mahmood spoke to them before Sylvester Abayomi was killed in Burnage
Thunderstorms and hail could hit north west England this weekend, Met Office says
North west England could be hit with hail and thunderstorms over the weekend
Britain's Got Talent Final 2026: How to vote for the winner
Here are all the details on how to vote in the Britain's Got Talent final
Every act taking part in the Britain's Got Talent final 2026
Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and KSI will see who viewers crown the ITV series' winner
Britain's Got Talent final 2026: When is it on, full list of acts and what does the winner get?
The ITV series is preparing to crown another winner after a lengthy 19th series
Heartbroken at losing her daughter, she made a choice that will change lives
After suffering the devastating loss of her baby daughter, Lauren Caulfield became decided to train in midwifery at the University of Manchester
Shark heavily reduces hair styling multi-tool by £100 some call 'better than Dyson'
"Totally in love with my Shark. It's so much more cost effective than the Dyson and is just as good if not better"