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The plan as it is today

Planning and development

Plan for more than 100 homes in the borough back on the cards

Residents were evacuated around Avocet Drive

Residents were evacuated around Avocet Drive

Army in attendance due to discovery of artillery shells

Sale War Memorial

Sale War Memorial

All of the services in the area for Remembrance Day 2024

The off-road bikes were seized

The off-road bikes were seized

Bikes went wrong way on M60 before crashing into each other

News

Fen Raft Spider. Giant spiders the size of a human hand

Fen Raft Spider. Giant spiders the size of a human hand

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Spiders the 'size of your hand' reach record-high population

If you’re over 18, you’ll usually pay council tax, whether you own or rent your home.

If you’re over 18, you’ll usually pay council tax, whether you own or rent your home.

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Do you have to pay council tax if you rent from a landlord? How to avoid

The 90-minute film about Flintoff will see the Top Gear star through “his recovery”

The 90-minute film about Flintoff will see the Top Gear star through “his recovery”

Freddie Flintoff

Freddie Flintoff to explore 'life-altering car crash' in Disney+ documentary

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Asda unveils Christmas advert as famous gnomes must save the day

Part of M60 closed following 'police-led' incident

Part of M60 closed following 'police-led' incident

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Part of M60 closed following 'police-led' incident - Recap

Nigella Lawson will star in the first-ever Greggs Christmas advert

Nigella Lawson will star in the first-ever Greggs Christmas advert

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Nigella Lawson to star in Greggs' first-ever Christmas advert

A statement is out

A statement is out

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Police issue statement following weekend train travel chaos

The results of the elimination from Strictly Come Dancing Icons week have been leaked online and fans are not happy.

The results of the elimination from Strictly Come Dancing Icons week have been leaked online and fans are not happy.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing Icons Week elimination leaked as fans ‘destroyed’

Sam Quek was sadly eliminated during Icons Week on the BBC show

Sam Quek was sadly eliminated during Icons Week on the BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing

'Wonderful' star 'gutted' after being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 features celebities like Chris McCausland

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 features celebities like Chris McCausland

Strictly Come Dancing

Two Strictly stars 'refuse to speak' to each other over backstage feud

James Corden co-created Gavin and Stacey with Ruth Jones

James Corden co-created Gavin and Stacey with Ruth Jones

Gavin and Stacey

James Corden hints at death of beloved icon in last Gavin and Stacey episode

Police send historic sex offence allegations against Russell Brand to CPS

Mary and Giles have been part of Gogglebox since 2015

Mary and Giles have been part of Gogglebox since 2015

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Raging Gogglebox fans call for 'joyless and horrible' show star to be axed

Which was your favourite Googlebox moment from Stephen Webb?

Which was your favourite Googlebox moment from Stephen Webb?

'I’m sick of it' - Gogglebox's Stephen Webb reveals why he quit Channel 4 show

Severe disruption on trains as lines closed at Manchester Piccadilly

Severe disruption on trains as lines closed at Manchester Piccadilly

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Severe disruption on trains as lines closed at Manchester Piccadilly - recap

LIVE: Residents evacuated due to ‘explosive device’

LIVE: Residents evacuated due to ‘explosive device’

AS IT HAPPENED: Residents evacuated due to ‘explosive device’

Police requested assistance from the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team to locate the group.

Police requested assistance from the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team to locate the group.

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Teenagers rescued from moors after getting lost on Halloween

Lauren Oakley filled in for Amy Dowden during Icon Week on Strictly Come Dancing and performed with JLS star JB Gill

Lauren Oakley filled in for Amy Dowden during Icon Week on Strictly Come Dancing and performed with JLS star JB Gill

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly fans say not giving Lauren Oakley a partner was the 'worst decision'

Aldi has apologised to customers after they discontinued the popular Mamia Baby Breakfast Pouches.

Aldi has apologised to customers after they discontinued the popular Mamia Baby Breakfast Pouches.

Aldi apologises for ‘disappointment’ as it discontinues baby food pouches

Jimmy Persotham Singh died at an address on Kippax Street

Jimmy Persotham Singh died at an address on Kippax Street

Appeal to trace next of kin after man dies in Manchester

Chris McCausland is dancing with Dianne Buswell on Strictly Come Dancing

Chris McCausland is dancing with Dianne Buswell on Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing

Chris McCausland reveals the offer from Strictly bosses he refused

Boots Image: Newsquest

Boots Image: Newsquest

Boots launches Black Friday sale with better than half price offers

Maurizio Bocchi, La Locanda in Gisburn

Maurizio Bocchi, La Locanda in Gisburn

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Meet the Chef: Maurizio Bocchi, La Locanda in Gisburn

Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain from Soccer AM are fondly remembered as one of the best broadcasting duos

Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain from Soccer AM are fondly remembered as one of the best broadcasting duos

Helen Chamberlain reveals how she was nearly fired from Soccer AM by Tim Lovejoy

UK Today

Professional dancer Amy Dowden forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing 2024

Do you have to pay council tax if you rent from a landlord? How to avoid

POLL: Should drivers with more than 30 licence points redo their driving test?

Millions missing out on £1,500 in Council Tax support

Chris McCausland breaks silence on the 'pretty big mistake' he made on Strictly

Phantoms, zombies and ghosts are part of life - not just Halloween

Sport

Tracey Peden and Anthony Knight after their success in Bolton

Trafford duo win pickleball doubles gold in Bolton

Regan Linney netted a treble at AFC Fylde. Picture by Jonathan Moore

Regan Linney netted a treble at AFC Fylde. Picture by Jonathan Moore

Parkinson expects hat-trick hero Regan to have admirers

Alex Newby celebrates his equaliser with Joe Nuttall. Picture by Jonathan Moore

Alex Newby celebrates his equaliser with Joe Nuttall. Picture by Jonathan Moore

Parkinson wants Alty’s visitors to feel fans’ force

Sir Chris posted a message, ending with a love heart, on an Instagram message after confirming his terminal diagnosis

Sir Chris posted a message, ending with a love heart, on an Instagram message after confirming his terminal diagnosis

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Sir Chris Hoy says he has 'two to four' years left to live as cancer is terminal

Sale Sharks’ Luke Cowan-Dickie, right, in action at Northampton

Sale Sharks’ Luke Cowan-Dickie, right, in action at Northampton

Sanderson takes share of blame after heavy Sale loss

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National Sport

Jos Buttler trained at the Kensington Oval on Monday (Steven Paston/PA)

Jos Buttler trained at the Kensington Oval on Monday (Steven Paston/PA)

Jos Buttler links up with England but will not be wicketkeeper in T20 series

Edu is leaving his post as Arsenal’s sporting director (John Walton/PA)

Edu is leaving his post as Arsenal’s sporting director (John Walton/PA)

Arsenal sporting director Edu resigns from role to pursue ‘different challenge’

England’s Dan Cole, left, and Joe Marler (Mike Egerton/PA)

England’s Dan Cole, left, and Joe Marler (Mike Egerton/PA)

England prop Dan Cole was surprised by timing of Joe Marler’s retirement

Mohamed Salah sparked speculation about his Liverpool future with his social media posts (Nigel French/PA)

Mohamed Salah sparked speculation about his Liverpool future with his social media posts (Nigel French/PA)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot refuses to read into Mohamed Salah’s social media posts

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim will take over at Manchester United this month (Zed Jameson/PA)

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim will take over at Manchester United this month (Zed Jameson/PA)

Ruben Amorim braced for ‘new Alex Ferguson’ hype if Sporting beat Man City

Former Port Vale midfielder Chris Birchall, right, is aiming to become a professional referee (Dave Howarth/PA)

Former Port Vale midfielder Chris Birchall, right, is aiming to become a professional referee (Dave Howarth/PA)

Former Port Vale midfielder Chris Birchall hoping to become professional referee

Stuart Hogg appeared at court on Monday (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Stuart Hogg appeared at court on Monday (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse

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Your Letters

LETTER OF THE DAY

Melody Thornton in The Bodyguard (Picture: Paul Coltas)

‘Half-cut harpies’ at Bodyguard reveal problem theatres face

Ukrainian army vehicles drive past the remains of a Russian tank in north Kharkiv, east Ukraine (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue).

Ukrainian army vehicles drive past the remains of a Russian tank in north Kharkiv, east Ukraine (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue).

LETTER OF THE DAY

Letter: Ukraine is effectively defending Europe from Russia

A local election count last week

A local election count last week

LETTER OF THE DAY

National government

Letter: Real winner of local elections was apathy party

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin

LETTER OF THE DAY

Letter: We're dealing with the world’s most dangerous man

Enouygh is enough says one disgruntled resident

Enouygh is enough says one disgruntled resident

LETTER OF THE DAY

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Letter: Time for other areas to 'suffer' Manchester Marathon

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Theatre

Cast of My Fair Lady

Treasure of a musical given respect it deserves in Stockport

Sir Paul McCartney

Director to take reins in world premiere of Sir Paul McCartney opera show

Jack Whittle in Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera)

Jack Whittle in Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera)

'Tony Blair has taken over my life' says star of rock opera spoof heading to Lowry

The cast of Do I Love You? (Pictures: Ian Hodgson)

The cast of Do I Love You? (Pictures: Ian Hodgson)

New show is lifelong fan John Godber’s love letter to Northern Soul

Cultural attractions

Ian McIntosh couldn't resist ultimate rock star role in Jesus Christ Superstar

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The plan as it is today

Planning and development

Plan for more than 100 homes in the borough back on the cards

The off-road bikes were seized

The off-road bikes were seized

Bikes went wrong way on M60 before crashing into each other

Sale War Memorial

Sale War Memorial

All of the services in the area for Remembrance Day 2024

LIVE: Residents evacuated due to ‘explosive device’

LIVE: Residents evacuated due to ‘explosive device’

AS IT HAPPENED: Residents evacuated due to ‘explosive device’

Residents were evacuated around Avocet Drive

Residents were evacuated around Avocet Drive

Army in attendance due to discovery of artillery shells

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National News

Amy Dowden (Ian West/PA)

Amy Dowden (Ian West/PA)

Amy Dowden says her heart is ‘breaking’ after foot injury forces Strictly exit

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson speaking about tuition fees in the House of Commons (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson speaking about tuition fees in the House of Commons (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

University tuition fees to rise to £9,535 in England next year

Lucy Letby (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Lucy Letby (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Hospital manager denies saying she thought Lucy Letby investigation ‘unjust’

Kemi Badenoch with Robert Jenrick (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Kemi Badenoch with Robert Jenrick (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Jenrick accepts role of shadow justice secretary in rival Badenoch’s top team

Amy Dowden has pulled out of the rest of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 with a foot injury (Ian West/PA)

Amy Dowden has pulled out of the rest of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 with a foot injury (Ian West/PA)

Amy Dowden has made as much impact on awareness as on Strictly dancefloor

European executive vice president Valdis Dombrovskis (Andy Wong/AP)

European executive vice president Valdis Dombrovskis (Andy Wong/AP)

Beijing files complaint at WTO over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Serbia’s government minister for infrastructure and construction Goran Vesic (Darko Vojinovic/AP)

Serbia’s government minister for infrastructure and construction Goran Vesic (Darko Vojinovic/AP)

Serbian minister to resign over concrete canopy crash that killed 14 people

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