Politicians

RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers Chelsie Sewell

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis bags role as regular co-host on Good Morning Britain Daniel Mcneil

Match of the Day anchor Gary Lineker was asked by the BBC to step back from presenting their flagship football highlights program, Match of the Day, until they agree on a social media policy. Lineker, a former England international football player and previous winner of the prestigious Golden Boot award, tweeted his own views on the government’s Stop Small Boats policy provoking a row over the impartiality of freelance BBC TV presenters.

BBC licence payers, not Lineker, robbed of freedom of expression David Montgomery

The Government has been warned more extreme weather linked to climate change will mean more fire risks to the public, and faces calls for more investment from the firefighters' union.

More fires in Greater Manchester during last year's record heatwave Adam Care

Rishi Sunak talks to local business leaders during a visit to a Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (Picture: Liam McBurney/WPA pool/Getty Images)

New figures show 54% of people in the UK would vote to remain in EU Patrick Hollis

King Charles will meet with Ursula von der Leyen, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Credit: Getty Images

King Charles criticised for decision to meet Ursula von der Leyen Patrick Hollis

Wigan is in contrast to the trend seen across England and Wales, where "no religion" was the most selected option for under-40s. It's the first time Christianity did not hold the top spot for an age group.

Retro More under-40s in Wigan identify as non-religious than their predecessors Sonja Tutty

Labour Party to abolish the House of Lords if elected to UK government Ethan Evans

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show? Will Millar

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: Vaccinating 12-year-old children still not enough Chris Green

Chris Green MP

Chris Green MP: Is this really the language of politics? Chris Green MP

WHSmith in Wigan

Wigan WHSmiths confirms its December closure Charles Graham

Lord Peter Smith

Politicians, friends and loved ones turn out for funeral of former Wigan Council... Gaynor Clarke

An illustrative view of how the logistics hub could look

Politicians left disappointed as call-in fails to stop plan for Wigan logistics ... Andrew Nowell

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

MPs delighted by £140m investment from Kraft Heinz in Wigan plant Andrew Nowell

Local elections are looming

Politics CHRIS GREEN MP - Preparing for the local elections Chris Green MP

Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives in Downing Street after giving an update on Coronavirus lockdown measures

"People should have behaved": Your reaction to Boris Johnson's announcements tod... Iain Lynn

Wiley posted a series of tweets targeting the Jewish community (Getty Images)

People are boycotting Twitter for 48 hours - here's why Finlay Greig

Student nurses have been embroiled in a contracts row

Anger in Wigan at contract row involving student nurses on Covid-19 front line Andrew Nowell

Pimbo Bushes Quarry

Fury over destruction of bushes at quarry sparks investigations Andrew Nowell

Marcus Rashford. Image: shutterstock

Marcus Rashford: MPs praise footballer's campaign after government's school meal... Liam Soutar

A deserted Preston city centre at the height of the lockdown

Massive crash in UK economy shows effects of coronavirus lockdown David Nowell

Chris Green MP

CHRIS GREEN: We have to respect Prime Minister's decisions about lockdown Chris Green

Read This Top Trumps - coronavirus heroes version out now Sue Wilkinson