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Thursday, Jun 6

19

Delays expected on roads due to Parklife and Co-op live concerts

National Highways have warned of congestion this weekend as a music festival and two major events taking place in Manchester.

07

Lytham Festival boss proud of event which continues to grow

In the past he’s brought Duran Duran, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart and even the Village People to play live on a large patch of grass next to the sea

Review into how GMP treats women and girls in custody delayed again

A review into how Greater Manchester Police treats women and girls in custody has been delayed for a third time.

NHS's birthplace in bid to cut costs and carbon emissions

Trafford General Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital are all in line for the work.

What should you do if you find a leaking tap? Expert advice

What you should do if you find a leaking tap and what could happen if you fail to fix yours

Can I report my neighbour for a messy garden? Rules to know

There are occasions when neighbours have cause to complain about messy gardens and local councils can take action.

06

What medical conditions qualify for free prescriptions?

People living in England are eligible for free prescriptions, if they are aged 60 or over, are under 16 or 16 to 18 and in full-time education.

Wednesday, Jun 5

15

Coronation Street's Helen Worth to leave soap after 50 years

Coronation Street star Helen Worth, known for playing Gail Platt, will leave the ITV soap opera after 50 years.

13

Works starts on The Padel Club close to Trafford Centre

Trafford Council approved planning permission for The Padel Club in the spring of this year at a site next to the Trafford Centre.

12

ITV 99 To Beat: How to apply with hosts Ryan and Adam Thomas

How you can apply for ITV's new game show 99 To Beat hosted by soap star brothers Ryan and Adam Thomas from Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

10

Car insurance: Drivers issued no claims discount warning

The warning comes as it was revealed car insurance premiums had risen by around £157 year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024

Tuesday, Jun 4

20

Dad-to-be found dead hours before daughter’s birth

A mother-to-be tried to rouse her partner before going to hospital for a planned Caesarean section only to find he had died

16

Can I fly-tip garden waste? Find out if it’s illegal

Find out if fly-tipping garden waste is illegal, what you can put in your garden waste bin and if you can take garden waste to the tip.

10

Burnley: Residents ready to move in at £9.5m housing estate

Residents of a new £9.5m housing development in Hargher Clough, Burnley have been handed the keys and are set to move in.

09

Trafford businesses can apply for energy efficiency grants

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Trafford can apply for a new Energy Efficiency Grant to support delivery of energy efficiency improvement projects.

Monday, Jun 3

20

M56 motorway to Manchester Airport to be closed for works

Roadworks on carriageways heading towards Manchester Airport will begin next month.

13

Woman in her 70s dies after Urmston crash last month

A woman in her 70s has died following a crash in Urmston last month after her car struck a lamppost as she suffered a suspected medical episode while driving.

12

Sting and Pet Shop Boys to headline Radio 2 in the Park in Preston

Sting and Pet Shop Boys have been named as the headliners for this year's Radio 2 in the Park, which is coming to Lancashire.

09

Nursery children read to my residents of Sale care home

Residents at a care home in Sale have read a well-known story to nursery children.

Heat pump specialists open North West base in Trafford

A clean energy-tech company specialising in installing heat pumps has officially opened its new North West hub in Trafford.

Seamster volunteers wanted at Altrincham charity shop

An Altrincham charity shop is appealing for volunteers to dedicate some time to the shop's free alterations service.

Sunday, Jun 2

16

Brit claims his 29-year-old cat is the oldest in the world

Leslie Greenhough from Stockport believes his tortoiseshell moggy, Millie, who was born in 1995, is currently the oldest cat in the world.

13

Bacup: Fresh appeal to find Paul Brady's body after murder

A fresh appeal has been launched to find the body of a man who was brutally murdered 15 years ago.

08

Dolly Parton musical has power to transform lives says star

Steven Webb has spent the last seven years in London’s West End in the hit show The Book of Mormon

Trafford-based girlguiding group gets £1,000 grant

A Trafford-based girlguiding group has received a grant of £1,000 from Manchester Airport's Community Trust Fund.

Votes open for naming of Stretford square opening next year

The three shortlisted entries for the ‘Naming the Square’ competition for a new Stretford square have been announced after more than 400 entries.

Saturday, Jun 1

19

Blue's Duncan James rushed to hospital after surgery went wrong

Blue's Duncan James has been forced to pull out of several performances with the band after he was rushed to hospital on Friday (May 31).

18

Plusnet customers must take action before mobile service closes

Plusnet will be closing its mobile services from June 2024 meaning customers will need to change providers or risk their account being automatically closed.

12

M602: Two teenagers taken to hospital after car crash

Two teenagers have been taken to hospital after a car crash in the early hours of this morning, June 1.

08

Gogglebox Sophie and Pete Sandiford related to UK comedy icons

Stars of Channel 4’s Gogglebox Sophie and Pete Sandiford are related to Chuckle Brothers legends Paul and Barry Elliot.