The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...

The finale of ITV’s Protection aired on Monday night and some fans have been left disappointed by the ending – but hoping there will be a second series to clear things up. Starring Oldham-born Siobhan ...

A railway YouTuber has posted a detailed video of the work taking place in Uppermill as part of the ongoing Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).  The seven-minute video, posted by Sarah Bell, was filmed ...

Oldham MP Jim McMahon has said hundreds of social homes will be built in Oldham as a result of new funding from the government.

In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes confirmed the 65-year-old actor had died from pneumonia.

The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...

More than 40 homes are set to be built in Failsworth after an application was approved at a tense meeting of Oldham Council's planning committee.

The Met Office has predicted that Oldham will be hotter than Istanbul from today, with temperatures surpassing the Turkish city for three days.

Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump. The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday ...

A senior UK Catholic leader has criticised the “deeply flawed process” by which the assisted dying Bill is progressing through Parliament, as the MP behind it told of her frustration at opponents ...

The Department for Education said the funding has been boosted to £37 million to help with expansion of funded childcare.