A former Coronation Street actor living in Bacup has escaped an immediate jail sentence after he pleaded guilty to making and distributing indecent images of children.

The UK is set to experience another cold night on Friday with the Met Office predicting temperatures could fall as low as minus 6C in some areas.

Eclipse winner Constitution River has been retired from racing and will take up stud duties at Coolmore after a tendon issue was picked up in a routine end-of-season veterinary examination. Aidan ...

The Irish premier has defended Europe’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, saying it has been “very strong”. Micheál Martin said that Europe has “stood up” and made clear that the ...

CHESTER Zoo is seeking a small mammals keeper, giving one successful candidate the chance to look after a range of iconic species.

Pakistani film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 3 is filming at Burnley's Towneley Hall until the end of November, with a star cast and worldwide release planned for March 2027 ...

Police are at a car crash at Loxham St Junction in Bolton It is near St Peter's Way as you come off for Moses Gate We have contacted emergency services ...

Two-car crash causes rush-hour delays at a busy Bolton junction as police divert traffic towards Farnworth and recovery teams clear the scene.

Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky was in Dublin earlier this week to attend a major EU summit focused on support for Ukraine.

The Government has set out new State Pension rates for April 2027, with the full new State Pension rising to £250.70 a week and the basic rate to £192.10.

An Indian paedophile who preyed on more than 70 young girls while studying in Britain has been jailed for 30 years. Bilal Kazi, 27, used a bogus photo and online alias as a 14-year-old boy, “Reece”, ...