Manchester

Work has now begun on Mill One at Eckersley Mills

An exclusive look round Wigan's biggest ever restoration project Charles Graham

The Lathums joined Steve Lamacq at Band on the Wall in Manchester to kick off the 6 Music Festival.

Lead singer of Wigan band reveals musical influences and secret yacht trip Matt Pennington

Rev Richard Coles on Sky Arts Book Club

BBC Radio 4’s Richard Coles ‘forced to quit popular show’ Chloe Clarke

The study said there were a total of 497 UFO sightings across the UK last year, an increase of 20% from the previous year when there were 413.

Greater Manchester named UK area with most UFO sightings Rahmah Ghazali

Wigan Civic Centre on Millgate has been unused for several years

Specialist in restorating concrete buildings wins civic centre makeover contract Charles Graham

Chris Brown performs at Staples Center on October 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Chris Brown grabs throat of Love Island star during concert Daniel Mcneil

Read This The top 20 food halls in the UK according to Enjoy.com Daniel Mcneil

Winstanley College staff take part in picket line Sian Jones

Teachers, members of the National Education Union and supporters on a picket line near Fred Longworth High School, Tyldesley, last month

Teachers at more than 50 Wigan schools will walk out for two days of strikes Gaynor Clarke

Encanto in Concert announces UK tour for 2023 Beth Franklin

Ella Toone with the portrait that will be raffled off for BHF

Ella Toone supports BHF at salon opening Sian Jones

Therme Manchester’s next generation waterpark area, including living waterslides. Credit: Therme

Development of UK’s first Therme park in Manchester starts Dennis Morton

Maps show historical expected annual flood damage (EAD) in GBP billion at 2020 values, and calculated EAD percentage increase with 1.8 degrees global warming. (Credit: University of Bristol and Fathom)

Study shows impact further flooding could have on UK Patrick Hollis

A vigil held in Manchester city centre following the bombing at Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

MI5 director apologises for not stopping Manchester Arena attack Katie Clark

The Victoria String Quartet will make its debut at Parbold Douglas Music on Saturday March 4.

String quartet to debut at local music venue Matt Pennington

<p> Emergency services arrive close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)</p>

Read This MI5 missed ‘significant chance’ to stop Manchester Arena attack Sophie Wills

The Christie hospital, Manchester

Staff at hospital that treats Wigan cancer patients to go on strike Charles Graham

A man rides a bicycle past destroyed buildings in Antakya, southeastern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.

Church 'overwhelmed' by donations after earthquake appeal Alan Weston

The Northern Lights are a stunning sight

EasyJet pilot makes manoeuvre so passengers can see Northern Lights Patrick Hollis

Sainsbury’s is closing two of its Argos depots which will affect 1,400 jobs.

1,400 jobs affected as Sainsbury’s announces closure of two depots Chelsie Sewell

Nikita Jessop (left), who runs The Feel Good Florist, and (right) Michelle Mahoney, who runs Mahoney Pics, are also close neighbours

Two mums united by a love of all things matrimonial have plenty in common Alan Weston

The Lathums will appear on Sunday Brunch this weekend

The Lathums to appear on Sunday Brunch Sian Jones

The most desired cities to live in the UK - do you agree? Patrick Hollis

SIX will feature at the big night in Manchester

National Lottery Big Night of Musicals returns to Manchester AO Arena Patrick Hollis

Lisa Nandy, Wigan MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Communities

Nandy: Britain’s broken political system “must change or die” Charles Graham

Halifax are set to close dozens of branches (Photo: Adobe stock)

Over 80 Halifax branches set to close Patrick Hollis

Richard Gullick tries out indoor skydiving at the Bear Grylls Adventure, Birmingham.

National World reporters try out indoor skydiving and bunny yoga Andrew Quinn

Kym Marsh with former co-star Antony Cotton at Karen's Diner

News Kym Marsh 'ridiculed' during night out Sian Jones

There is queuing traffic and two lanes closed due to an accident on the M6 at Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington this morning (Monday, January 16)

M6 crash causing rush hour traffic delays Matthew Calderbank

Which location in England will be on the infamous list this year?

Worst place to live in England 2023: Voting open as shortlist revealed Patrick Hollis

Byron Burger has confirmed that it will be closing nine of its restaurants in major UK cities after falling into administration

Byron Burger to close restaurants after falling into administration Chelsie Sewell

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP: Rail system is failing passengers Lisa Nandy

Award-winning film showing sites around Greater Manchester to be screened George Lythgoe

Runners and walkers brave the rain and start 2023 in a healthy way, as they take part in the New Year's Day parkrun at Haigh Woodland Park

IN PICTURES: Braving the rain at Haigh Woodland parkrun on New Year's Day Gaynor Clarke

Some of the animals looking for homes at Blue Cross

Blue Cross Animal charity releases list of animals looking homes Chelsie Sewell

Kaide Ellis

Ellis reveals where he is having his Christmas dinner this year Amos Wynn

Sam Powell

Powell discusses his Christmas traditions and says he would ditch turkey Amos Wynn

Left to right: Charlie's dad, Ben Heslin, Vinci Construction staff members and Charlie Heslin, 11.

Wigan schoolboy brings Christmas cheer to cancer patients Holly Pritchard

Ms Murray's 29-year-old sonMartyn Hett was one of 22 concert-goers murdered in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May 2017. Pic: PA

Martyn’s Law: Tighter venue security after Manchester Arena bombing Patrick Hollis

AA issue amber warning ahead of the Christmas getaway this week Benjamin Jackson

When will cold snap end? Met Office forecast for week before Christmas Benjamin Jackson

A group of fraudsters have been posing as ambulance staff and knocking on doors asking for financial support ahead of upcoming industrial action.

Fraudsters posing as ambulance staff seen asking for donations Dennis Morton

Harry Kane desolated after his fateful penalty miss. England's World Cup exit led to an online row about Brexit for Luke Marsden

LUKE MARSDEN: returning to Britain and a snowstorm of fake news Luke Marsden