Residents across the North West celebrated a winning weekend after several areas landed £1,000 prizes in the Postcode Lottery daily draws.

A mother was "beyond stressed" while her children were "petrified" living in a house where they were killed in an arson attack, an inquest heard.

Taskmaster creator and assistant Alex Horne will join Taskmaster himself Greg Davies on stage at the AO Arena on May 26, 2027, as part of the brand-new tour.

Channel 5 is launching a brand new channel this month, but viewers will have to say goodbye to another to make room.

Aldi launches on-demand grocery delivery with Deliveroo at eight UK stores, offering 2,000 products in towns across the UK.

Some pensioners could miss out on up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payment even if they are old enough to qualify, an expert has warned.

"Family-run" UK haulage and warehousing company Q Delivery Services has entered liquidation after more than 13 years in business.

Two lanes are closed on the M60 anti-clockwise between J24 (Denton Island) and J23 (Snipe Interchange). Delays of up to 30 mins are expected

Trafford Council is looking for a new director of children's services after an Ofsted inspection found serious failings, including children being left in potentially unsafe situations for too long.

Bananarama – the most successful British female band of the 80s – will bring their Too Hot To Handle Greatest Hits Summer Tour to Halifax's Piece Hall next year.

Residents across the North West are celebrating after landing a £1,000 prize in the Postcode Lottery daily draw today (October 5).

Sky TV customers can expect at least seven changes in October.

Official NHS guidance recommends turning radiators on once outside temperatures fall below 15°C to protect against seasonal illnesses.

Around 20 million UK consumers and businesses could be entitled to a share in a £1 billion claim against Google - see if you are one of them.

BT has agreed a rescue deal to save TalkTalk from administration, protecting telecoms services for 2.5 million customers and 900 employees.

ITV viewers will see a change to the usual Emmerdale and Corrie schedules this week - when to watch the soaps.

Passengers flying from Manchester Airport are facing delays today, with some services pushed back by up to an hour.

North West railways are getting a £7.5 million autumn clean-up as specialist trains tackle slippery leaves and help prevent delays

Dear Dicky - My wife keeps scrolling while our breakfast chats go cold

Two couples went head-to-head in the dance-off tonight but who was the first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

Two lanes are closed on the M61 southbound near Preston after a vehicle fire, with queueing traffic reported at the junction with the M6.

Police are appealing for information after two men were seriously injured during a suspected robbery in Atherton.

Celia Imrie has said she does not want to be defined by her iconic and hilarious moment on the Celebrity Traitors.

Lidl has removed its Way To Go! chocolate bar range from its supermarkets, six years after it first launched.

A garden centre in Bolton by Bowland that is a joy to visit during the festive season is gearing up for a series of Christmas events.

Sky TV users are set to be getting some new free upgrades that will make the user experience much easier.

Visitors are being invited to uncover centuries-old secrets hidden within one of Lancashire’s most famous historic homes this spooky season.

Shoppers at Home Bargains are being warned not to eat two recalled items if they have allergies, sensitivities or intolerances to some allergens.

The Week two elimination for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has been leaked ahead of the results show tonight (Sunday, October 4).

A garden created on a historical estate in Worsley has been named has been named as a must visit for autumn colour.

Trainspotters were delighted this week after being treated to sights of rarely seen locomotives this week in Blackburn and Pleasington

National Highways has explained the reason behind the presence of sunflower stickers on certain vehicles.

A major car park operator with more than 800 sites in the UK has entered administration again.

This Halloween a historic mill is to open its doors after dark to explore a darker side of its history.

Discover Pleasington near Blackburn - a peaceful village with country walks, historic pubs, a railway station and Grade I-listed Pleasington Priory.

Trafford gardeners have some of the best conditions in the North West, according to a study comparing garden space, climate and growing potential

Trafford childcare worker Chloe has earned national recognition for her dedication to children, families and those with additional needs

Between Liverpool and the Lake District is a charming Lancashire market town.

Hale Barns buyers could find plenty of space in this extended four-bedroom family home with a huge open-plan living area and sunny garden

Hundreds of East Lancashire Railway volunteers have been celebrated with a community award recognising their dedication to keeping the heritage railway running

It looks like it should be pronounced exactly as it is written, but Wrea Green is one of those Lancashire place names that can leave visitors wondering how to say it.

If you want to make sure your favourite celebrity doesn't go home on Strictly Come Dancing, this is how you can vote for them.

All of the celebrities have completed their dances and all of the scores have been announced for Movie Week on Strictly Come Dancing.

From out-of-body experiences to secret agent missions, the Department for Work and Pensions has revealed some of the most unusual excuses used by benefit fraudsters when challenged over their claims.

The first two episodes of The Celebrity Traitors' second series have aired, here's when you can watch more new episodes on BBC One and iPlayer.

Boots has reminded people aged 65 and over and vulnerable people that its free flu jab programme has opened for 2026.

Homeland’s David Harewood OBE will air in October - see the start date, how to watch it and the full cast list.

The East End Arms, a New Forest pub owned by John Illsley of Dire Straits, has become a popular spot for music fans and donkeys alike.

Greater Manchester Police arrest two men on suspicion of money laundering and seize more than £150,000 after stopping vehicles from Merseyside on October 2