'I'd been in lockdown with just my dogs for two years - until a letter transformed my life' "Love thy neighbour is the attitude" Manchester Evening News · Dec 25, 2022
Perth and Kinross Council could be set to axe fireworks from events Perth and Kinross councillors will decide next week if they want to stop having fireworks displays on Bonfire Night and the Christmas Lights Switch On Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022
Wigan by-election turnout 'potentially lowest on record' after double whammy Freezing temperatures and postal strikes blamed for shockingly low voter turnout Manchester Evening News · Dec 16, 2022
West Lothian wild swimmer's life-changing moment sparks push to help rough sleepers Uphall man John Keogh has created a weather-poof coat which converts to sleeping bag offering protection against the worst of the winter for people sleeping rough Edinburgh Live · Dec 1, 2022
Culture boom in Wigan that has seen £14.3 million investment leaves ward feeling 'neglected' “There are some in Douglas that feel neglected.” Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022
Tears at city centre's only synagogue in final service before it's demolished for Gary Neville's £200m development The 70-year-old building is due to be demolished to make way for a 41-storey tower and five-star hotel backed by Gary Neville Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022
Gambling shops' grip on town centre creates fear and anger as struggling locals face triple-whammy 'I think it’s a disgrace because mums and dads are going into betting shops and they can’t give to their children if they waste money betting' Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022
Nottingham City Council spent over £10k on legal fees after unlawfully cancelling Julie Bindel talk Ms Bindel said she wanted to teach the authority a 'lesson' Nottingham Post · Nov 24, 2022
Stunning images show Wigan's Light Night festival dazzling spectators The event kicked off on Friday night with the light trail - which a whopping 8,000 people had signed up for over the duration of the weekend Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022
MP Ben Bradley says homeless residents removed from Mansfield hotel to make way for asylum seekers "They have turfed out residents who were already in there for temporary accommodation" Nottingham Post · Nov 20, 2022
Controversial beer garden decision to be voted on again Planning panel failed to follow correct procedure in refusing permission Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022
Second historic pub saved from the bulldozer in Altrincham Trafford planning authority refuses application for retirement complex Manchester Evening News · Nov 1, 2022
Demolition of notorious West Lothian ghost estate halted after concerning find Kerry Mackintosh had waited 18 years to see the demolition of her old home but, on Halloween, the work stopped as soon as it had started for fears of asbestos being uncovered Edinburgh Live · Oct 31, 2022
Edinburgh whistleblower claims council department could lead to dangerous prisoners being released The council says an investigation was launched after the whistleblower came forward, and insists it found no evidence to support the allegations. Edinburgh Live · Oct 26, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Oct 18, 2022 Andy Burnham will not 'punish people to net zero' despite stark climate warning Experts have warned that Greater Manchester is expected to emit more than its fair share of carbon within the next two years
Manchester Evening News · Oct 14, 2022 We need more homes like this, Labour’s shadow chancellor says on tour of Ancoats The Labour MP frontbencher came to Manchester on Thursday (October 13) to see the first new carbon neutral social housing
Chronicle Live · Oct 4, 2022 Devolution talks over £3bn North East mayor deal stall with Truss government 'occupied' by turmoil As Liz Truss' administration is engulfed by controversies surrounding its economic plans, local council leaders have been left waiting for news on the £3bn devolution deal
Manchester Evening News · Oct 4, 2022 "From coal pits to coal tits": How Wigan's industrial past has transformed into green spaces "Looking at the locations in the middle of urban sprawls and suddenly you have a magnificent green oasis, even the swans will put on a show for you occasionally.”
Manchester Evening News · Oct 3, 2022 'We want to work with communities' - Boss of firm putting up telegraph poles in Trafford Plea follows online debate among residents
Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022 Salford city mayor blasts Government over new influx of asylum seekers at hotel Paul Dennett says announcement was an 'absolute shock
Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022 Why it took 10 WEEKS to fix a leak in a South Manchester street The leak was finally fixed last Friday
Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022 Woman mocked as 'Jabba the Hutt' in WhatsApp group which included Labour councillors and MP caseworkers, leaked messages show A union official mocked the woman and Labour has now launched an investigation
Chronicle Live · Sep 20, 2022 Annoyed neighbours fight to preserve 'last view' of the Tyne in Wallsend after building plans emerge Families on Railway Terrace, Wallsend, are taking a stand against a company's plan to erect a 50 metre high, 270 metre long industrial unit at Hadrian Yard
Chronicle Live · Sep 12, 2022 'Critical risk' warning as Tyne and Wear Metro's electricity bill spirals almost £10m over budget The government has been urged to offer extra support to help keepn trains running during the cost of living crisis, as Metro finance chiefs grapple with escalating bills
Manchester Evening News · Sep 9, 2022 'She cared about our LGBT community' - Manchester's first openly gay mayor remembers laughing with the Queen The former Lord Mayor revealed that Buckingham Palace requested an LGBT choir perform during her last visit to Manchester Cathedral