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Anyone needing a new British passport from today will notice an increase in prices as they come into effect.

Today marks the start of a six-day strike in England, as resident doctors continue to challenge their pay.

A product recall has been issued for a meat product sold at Tesco due to concerns for the health of customers as it contains Listeria monocytogenes.

A woman has been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries following a serious incident on the M61 near Westhoughton and Farnworth

The M61 is closed southbound between J5 and J4 (A6 near Westhoughton) due to a police-led incident. Emergency services are in attendance

A “wonderful, kind and intelligent family man” was killed after walking onto the slip road on the M65 following a work night out

A suspected rapist admitted he “disgraced” himself by when he was repeatedly unfaithful to his wife on nights out more than 20 years ago.

Thousands of Brits have been warned about a hidden heart condition that could turn deadly without warning - but your smartwatch could save your life.

Bolton police are appealing for information after a fraud at Westhoughton Sports and Social Club earlier this month.

Lancashire and Greater Manchester fire crews tackled a deliberate moorland fire in Edenfield. Police and fire services have launched a joint investigation

The AA has issued a warning to thousands of drivers ahead of this weekend when the clocks go back.

All rail lines between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly are closed following an early morning incident, with major disruption expected until 09:30.

Train passengers to Manchester Airport are being warned of disruption due to emergency services dealing with an incident.

A child rapist died in prison, just over three years into his 17-year sentence for a string of historic sex offences.

Parents and pupils are protesting new uniform rules at a Bolton school, with some vowing to defy a ban on socks with skirts after Easter.

A woman thought a thug was "trying to kill her" as her partner strangled her in a terrifying attack in Bolton.

A singer from Oldham was found by a friend with a stab wound, an inquest opening has heard

Olliers Solicitors has warned that neurodivergent young people face increased risks of escalation during interactions with the criminal justice system

More than 542,000 UK families are already saving on childcare costs. Here’s how Tax-Free Childcare could cut your bill by up to £2,000 a year per child.

Two care workers have appeared in court accused of a range of counts of ill-treatment against people at a mental health hospital.

The family of a Bolton woman who died after falling at her care home have raised concerns.

The prosecution has concluded its case against a man they say raped a woman over 20 years ago leading to a “terrible miscarriage of justice”.

The high street chain is now planning to increase the number of stores from 230 to 300.

Rail passengers in Bolton are facing major disruption today after severe winds overnight brought down several trees.

Police say wanted man Rhys Warburton has links to Bury, Radcliffe, Bolton and potentially Staffordshire.

Passengers travelling between Bolton and Preston are facing major disruption today after a fallen tree caused damage to overhead wires.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene of an incident in Crumpsall on March 23.

Severe rail disruption at Bolton is causing delays of up to 60 minutes, with no trains running between Preston and Bolton, and disruption expected to continue until around 10:00.

A couple have been told to remove a fence installed eight years ago outside their Over Hulton home, with the landowner saying it was built without consent.

An outbreak of Strep A has put a stop to gatherings and events at a Bolton primary school.