The reminder is especially important for those who have recently moved home, as research by the Electoral Commission shows they are less likely to be registered to vote. Lynne Ridsdale, electoral ...

A town described as a "vanguard" for change has moved forward with a vision for its town centre. Heywood, on the border of Bury and Rochdale, will benefit from £20m of Towns Funding to rejuvenate its ...

Bury boss Dave McNabb reckons Nicky Adams has what it takes to make his mark as a coach after hanging up his boots. Adams got the perfect ending to his final spell at Gigg Lane, helping the Shakers ...

A plasterer is celebrating after winning the Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw. Ian Varrechia, who has been in the draw since Match 2019, won the prize with ticket number 21307. It was his second win ...

The much-loved turret clock has been undergoing specialist restoration since its removal in March from St Catherine’s Church in ...

A student who claims not to enjoy running is attempting to run 500km in 10 days for charity. Sean Tilson, 21, hopes to raise £5,000 for the cancer charity Sarcoma UK. Last year, he completed four ...

The new signatories include the Commons Environmental Audit Select Committee chairman Toby Perkins, Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Gareth Snell, Newcastle upon Tyne MP Mary Glindon and Tamworth MP Sarah ...

The warning comes after UK drivers were fined nearly £1 million in yellow box penalties last year amid councils being given new enforcement powers.

Mauritius is ‘likely’ to resume its campaign to secure a judgment on sovereignty against Britain unless the agreement is rubber-stamped, ...

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has dodged questions about the brewing rebellion to the UK Government’s welfare reforms. Around 120 Labour MPs – including a reported 12 from Scotland – have put ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the trade strategy was a “promise to British business: helping firms to sell more, grow faster, and compete globally”. We will take every step necessary to ...

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, who has already taken steps to soften the impact of the welfare Bill, has been locked in talks with backbenchers as she seeks to talk round those opposed to ...