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£20m revamped leisure centre nearing completion
A host of new facilities will be on offer after delayed project


Fibre glass factory in Wigan looks set to close with the loss of 250 jobs
MP laments collapsed buyout deal

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Exact time you should water your plants during summer - and it's not in the morning
Gardening experts have shared their tips on the best time to water garden plants when the weather is hot


Popular food sold at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda recalled amid health concerns
“The boxes in question display a use-by date of 24/06/2026 instead of the correct date of 24/06/2025.”


Emmerdale star Lisa Riley shares 'unbelievable' resemblance to late mum
13 years after her mum's death, the actress shared an old photo of their likeness


Stacey Solomon declares 'back to reality' as fans support 'real life Disney movie'
The Loose Woment star was flooded with messages from fans after showing how her recent working day ended


Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola declares love as he admits 'I don't want to reveal anything'
The dancer shared an emotional moment with his brother while making a big move away from the hit BBC dance show


Emmerdale fans 'heartbroken' as Robert Sugden addresses family death
Robert mentioned Aaron's half-sister Liv Flaherty who died in 2022


Nightmare luxury resort where food was raw and cats roamed the buffet put me in A&E
Sharon Burrow, from Ashton-under-Lyne, said her luxury holiday abroad was 'one of the worst experiences' of her life


Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon says 'she frustrates me' as crew 'shake head' on ITV soap
The actress is best known for playing Maria Windass in the ITV soap, having recently celebrated 25 years in the role


Coronation Street star's three-word statement amid death fears after confirming exit after five years
Adam Hussain has issued a three-word statement about what's to come on the cobbles, after confirming his exit after five years


ITV Good Morning Britain star opens up on hidden struggle over painful health condition
Good Morning Britain showbiz editor Richard Arnold opened up on his painful health condition during the latest segment on the ITV breakfast programme


Samra Turajlic appointed new director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
Cancer Research UK, The University of Manchester and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust today [June 18] announced the appointment of Professor Samra Turajlic as the Director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute.


LIVE: Delays after trams STOPPED on line city centre services hit by fault - latest updates
Commuters are being hit by disruption


BBC The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea admits quitting job was 'scariest time of his life'
The TV star said there is 'never a good time' to quit your job and take a risk


UK inflation 'higher than expected' amid soaring food prices
The rising cost of living remains stubborn


Man thought he'd beaten the system - then a letter turned up
Lee Stuart attended Sefton Magistrates Court after he was served a notice for not having a TV licence


Coronation Street legend 'really proud' as family update supported by co-stars
Andy Whyment is famed for playing the loveable Kirk Sutherland in the ITV soap and often shares his life off-screen


Tragic death of hiker solves 12-year mystery of missing doctor
'It's important to understand the scale of these hills and the impact of weather – and how quickly it can change'
