Northern Irish actress Laura Donnelly said she was drawn to her new crime series because it prioritises storytelling over ...

A 20-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson following the outbreak of a major moorland fire near Dovestone Reservoir ...

Westhoughton Town Council gave their verdict on plans to change an old-style Tudor house into red brick at a public meeting ...

San Marino has opened a major restaurant extension with new indoor seating and a panoramic decking area, increasing capacity ...

Police have stepped up security across Atlanta as the city prepares to host England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina – a fixture fans have said has “so much history and so much rivalry”. The ...

Comedy legend Peter Kay has announced he will be back in his hometown to perform four more shows just days after his hugely ...

Westhoughton Golf Club will tee off for a good cause on August 7 as members host their annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day.

Sam Neill, who was known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders among many others, has died at the age of 78 ...

The Met Office and BBC Weather have shared their best estimates for when the current July 2026 heatwave will end ...

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been labelled a threat to national security, with those carrying out acts ...

A lucky Ramsbottom street has started their week with a bang after a lottery win sees entrants £1,000 richer today.

In this week's Dear Dicky, a reader is fed up with feeling they can't use communal space in their flat and has to spend time in ...