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U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump speaks on Andy Burnham

Me outside the nightingale wards that may be demolished soon.

Ed Milliband, no words, honestly what is he on? Plus NHS lose the plot

BBC Weather is forecasting snow for Wigan next week, as the UKHSA has issued an amber cold health alert for north west England.

Snow forecast for Wigan next week as amber cold health alert issued

Ways to keep cool as high temperatures forecast.

Five hacks to keep cool in hot weather as high temperatures forecast

A Met Office thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wigan.

When heavy downpours could hit Wigan as thunderstorm warning issued

Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages by Jenny Colgan

Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages by Jenny Colgan: book review

Killer whales breach off the coast of Scotland.

Watch unbelievable moment killer whales breach off coast of Scotland

Swept Away by Beth O’Leary

Swept Away by Beth O’Leary: book review

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitby

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

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Climate column: Energy efficiency helps our planet and pockets

Striking footage shows a decommissioned oil rig being demolished with a controlled explosion, at Kishorn Port Limited's dry dock facility in Strathcarron, Wester Ross, Scotland

Watch dramatic moment oil rig is blown up in controlled explosion

Offshore wind farm

Going Green: Scotland leading the way with green energy

Kelly Jones Picture: James D Kelly

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones on the process of creating new solo album

Wind farm. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We can learn from countries reducing pollution

The glass protecting the Rokeby Venus was shattered with safety hammers, the group claimed (Just Stop Oil/Supplied)

Breaking Just Stop Oil activists smash glass protecting Rokeby Venus

British cargo ship Verity has sunk off the coast of Germany with several people reported missing. (Credit: NationalWorld)

Breaking Several people reported missing after British cargo ship sinks
The British cargo ship Verity reportedly sank off of the coast of Germany after colliding with another vessel, with several people now reported missing
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The Rosebank oil field in Scotland have been given development and production consent by the NSTA despite pushback from campaigners. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking Rosebank oil field given go-ahead despite pushback from activists

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is avoiding the cheap gimmicks

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: How should we fund our politics?

A large whale was found washing up on a British beach this week

Huge 30-tonne whale found dead on British beach

The Northern Lights are a stunning sight

EasyJet pilot makes manoeuvre so passengers can see Northern Lights

British Gas report record-breaking profits amid UK energy crisis

The UK is facing the prospect of power blackouts this winter, an energy expert has warned

UK facing prospect of power blackouts this winter

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Tory failure will hit the pockets of us all

The House Beneath the Cliffs

The House Beneath the Cliffs by Sharon Gosling: Full of drama, beauty, rigours ...

Here’s how long the snow is predicted to last across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how long the snow is predicted to last across the UK

Here’s when and where snow is forecast across the UK this week Helen Johnson

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The Haunted Shore

The Haunted Shore by Neil Spring: perfect chiller-thriller for autumn nights - ...

Why I Love ... sea swimming

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What is plogging - and how do I get involved?

Give all 25-year-olds Â£10,000, says study

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued in the North West

Yellow weather warning for the North West

Peter Kay

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