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Asda closing as Waitrose set to take over Greater Manchester supermarket
The 'immaculate' Asda store in Hale Barns Square will close its doors before being replaced by a Waitrose in autumn 2026
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Sea turns brown at world-famous beach in Wales as statement issued after pollution incident fears
Concerns were raised a pollution incident had taken place
Mum's 'disgust' after what she saw on beach after Bank Holiday chaos
Nicola Jameson, from Atherton, described the scene as "horrendous and a bit sad"
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Makerfield by-election RECAP as Starmer says voters are frustrated and full list of candidates confirmed
Andy Burnham is bidding to become Makerfield MP - but he faces an increasingly crowded field including a man in a fox costume
Body found in Lancashire river in search of boy, 12, who went swimming with friends
A major search was carried out before a body was recovered by rescue crews
Man arrested by counter terror police in connection with Heaton Park Synagogue attack
The suspect was arrested on Tuesday (May 26) on suspicion of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity after the attack at the synagogue during Yom Kippur last year
Search underway in lake near Knutsford after teenage boy goes missing while swimming
Members of the public were urged to avoid the area
'Luxury' £30 summer bedding means 'no more struggling to get a bulky duvet into its cover'
"It is beautiful. No more struggling to get a bulky duvet into a cover which I used to hate doing."
Visitors from north west told 'go elsewhere' after 'unacceptable' Bank Holiday beach chaos
It comes after a teenager suffered a 'bladed weapon' injury, 700 parking fines were handed out and litter was left strewn over beaches
Briton treated in Netherlands for hantavirus returns to UK
The person was medically evacuated from the Netherlands to England and is now following strict infection prevention and control measures
EuroMillions results RECAP: Winning lottery numbers for tonight's £100m draw - Tuesday, May 26
Live results checker for tonight's EuroMillions draw
Coronation Street fans rumble newcomer Idris Nazir's bad intentions
ITV viewers are concerned for two characters after Idris made his first appearance
'Luxury' bedding set reduced to £38 oozes 'old world opulence'
"This duvet set is in a beautiful shade and pattern. If you like a neutral palette for your decor this is a great set to have"
Tragedy of Middleton mum-of-four who died after 'unbelievably brave' five year battle
She has been described as 'unbelievably brave'
Top stories you may have missed today, Tuesday, May 26
If you've been out enjoying the glorious sunshine, you may feel a little out of the loop this evening. Here are today's top stories brought to you by the Manchester Evening News.
'Powerful' £154 air cooling unit drops to just £69 in time to tackle heatwave
Shoppers can save more than 55% on a vital piece of equipment
‘Disgusting’ or ‘pub banter’ – Winstanley has its say on Robert Kenyon social media storm
'If someone had said that in the pub on a Sunday afternoon, it would have just been taken as banter'
Boy, 15, dies after swimming tragedy in Lincoln lake during May heatwave
15-year-old Declan Sawyer died following an incident at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln
Boy, 13, dies in bank holiday weekend Halifax dam tragedy as tributes pour in
Emergency services rushed to a Halifax dam after 13-year-old Reco Puttock was pulled from the water
Just hours left to get Charlotte Tilbury setting spray that 'holds makeup in place' during the heatwave for £17
"I wore this in 32 degrees heat. My makeup stayed on perfectly all day"