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Late singer 'always there', says The Wanted bandmate
With four million singles and a million album sales under their belts, The Wanted were one of the biggest boy bands in the 2010s. After breaking through onto the music scene in America, the band enjoyed global success before tragedy struck when Bolton-born Tom Parker died from a brain tumour in 2022 at the age of 33.
Late singer 'always there', says The Wanted bandmate
The Wanted's Max George said hearing late bandmate Tom Parker's voice is his favourite part of being of stage Max George is taking the stage with The Wanted 2.0 after the death of their bandmate Tom Parker. With four million singles and a million album sales under their belts, The Wanted were one of the biggest boy bands in the 2010s.
Late singer 'always there', says The Wanted bandmate
Anna Jameson; Georgie Docker - North West Thu, 15 October 2026 at 5:18 am UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Wanted's Max George said hearing late bandmate Tom Parker's voice is his favourite part of being of stage [BBC] With four million singles and a million album sales under their belts, The Wanted were one of the biggest boy bands in the 2010s.
Late singer 'always there', says The Wanted bandmate
With four million singles and a million album sales under their belts, The Wanted were one of the biggest boy bands in the 2010s. After breaking through onto the music scene in America, the band enjoyed global success before tragedy struck when Bolton-born Tom Parker died from a brain tumour in 2022 at the age of 33.
Europe's largest Chinese garden set to open
Europe's largest Chinese garden set to open Anna Jameson - North West Fri 25 September 2026 at 5:23 am UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The garden is said to be the "most authentic classical Chinese garden in Europe". [BBC] The centrepiece of what the RHS describes as Europe's largest and most authentic classical Chinese garden will open to visitors in Greater Manchester on Saturday after more than eight years in the making.
Europe's largest Chinese garden set to open
The garden is said to be the "most authentic classical Chinese garden in Europe". The centrepiece of what the RHS describes as Europe's largest and most authentic classical Chinese garden will open to visitors in Greater Manchester on Saturday after more than eight years in the making. The Yangzhou Scholars' Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford is the result of a collaboration between organisations in China, the RHS and Greater Manchester's Chinese community.
'Gentle giant' died after medication withdrawn, inquest told
A keen rugby player and strongman described by his mother as a "gentle giant" had a prescription for anti-psychotic medication withdrawn weeks before his death, an inquest heard. James Snowden, who had struggled with suicidal feelings since childhood, was 21 when his body was found at his family home in Altrincham in December 2024.
'Gentle giant' died after medication withdrawn, inquest told
A keen rugby player and strongman described by his mother as a "gentle giant" had a prescription for anti-psychotic medication withdrawn weeks before his death, an inquest heard. James Snowden, who had struggled with suicidal feelings since childhood, was 21 when his body was found at his family home in Altrincham in December 2024.
'I survived balcony fall but grieve my old life'
A mum who spent three weeks in a coma after falling out of a balcony window on holiday said she is "grieving" life before her brain injury. Raina Heverin, 44, from Broadgreen, in Liverpool, was a "busy", "active" mum-of-two, juggling running two businesses, with raising two young children, and keeping active everyday. But during what was meant to be a long weekend in Paris in April 2025, Raina fell out of a third floor balcony window while sleepwalking.
Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
People at a community centre in one of the most deprived parts of Lancashire said they are afraid they will not be able to afford a 13.5% hike in energy bills next month. Average household energy bills will rise by £221 from 1 July, a 13.5% increase on the previous quarter and 79% higher than before the energy crisis began in winter 2020/21, under the latest cap announced by energy regulator Ofgem.
Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed
Anna Jameson; Jonny Humphries - North West Fri, June 26, 2026 at 4:27 p.m. UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz was told his attack on two female officers was "cowardly" [GMP] A man who punched two female police officers at Manchester Airport as they tried to arrest him for headbutting a man in a Starbucks cafe has been jailed for three and a half years.
Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed
Robin Hood was often far more violent than modern legend – but he wasn’t the most extreme medieval outlaw Two deaths related to Robin Hood have put the fictional medieval outlaw in the news recently. The release of The Death of Robin Hood featuring Hugh …
'Feral youths' still a problem in by-election battleground
When a business owner's video of anti-social behaviour outside her café spread widely on social media, she did not imagine that two months later her town would be one of the country's most important political battle grounds and that troublesome teenagers would be a key issue. Helen Lawson filmed what she described as "about 40 to 60 youths causing havoc, on electric bikes, up and down the main street" near to her cafe in Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield.
'Feral youths' still a problem in by-election battleground
Anna Jameson - North West Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:03 am UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Town's shock as woman dies trying to save dog
Caroline Scott says the death is "so upsetting" A community is in shock after a woman died and a man was left critically ill after reportedly trying to rescue their pet dog from the sea. Lancashire Police said the pair had got into difficulty after going into the water at Rossall Beach in Thornton-Cleveleys "to rescue their dog, who had become stuck" just after 20:30 BST on Saturday. The woman, in her 60s, died later in hospital.
Town's shock as woman dies trying to save dog
A community is in shock after a woman died and a man was left critically ill after reportedly trying to rescue their pet dog from the sea. Lancashire Police said the pair had got into difficulty after going into the water at Rossall Beach in Thornton-Cleveleys "to rescue their dog, who had become stuck" just after 20:30 BST on Saturday. The woman, in her 60s, died later in hospital. "It's tragic," said Caroline Scott, 55, who works at a bar and restaurant on Cleveleys Promenade.
Do Angela Rayner's constituents want her to become PM?
After former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said she had been "exonerated" of claims she had "deliberately sought to avoid tax", does she now want to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister? The Labour MP for Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester has now paid £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty for her £800,000 flat in Hove, East Sussex. What do people in her constituency think of Rayner's chances of making another house move - this time to 10 Downing Street?
'It's dire - some people have homes without beds'
Anna Jameson - North West; Lauren Hirst - North West Tue 21 April 2026 at 10:14 am UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rose Ssali from Support and Action for Women's Network described the situation as "unbelievable" [BBC] When single mum Norah Kiyika moved from London to Oldham with her newborn baby in 2019, she remembers being so short of money that she faced the prospect of having to sleep on the floor.
Easter egg rollers 'should use potatoes instead'
Peta says rolling potatoes would be greener, healthier and more ethical than eggs Animal rights activists have called for Easter egg rolling to be banned and suggested using potatoes instead. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has asked Preston Council to "modernise" its annual event in Avenham Park, which dates back to the 19th Century. Peta's Jennifer White said eggs "come from an industry that sends billions of animals to their deaths while they're still babies".
Spartacus puts his paws up after decade of service
A therapy dog is preparing to finally put his paws up after nearly a decade of comforting hospital patients. Spartacus the golden retriever has been a much-loved part of the Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust team since he was three years old. "He's just done such great work and he's brought so much joy," said his owner Eileen Slattery. Therapy Dogs Nationwide is a charity supported by about 2,250 volunteers and their temperamentally suitable dogs.
Artist uses factory waste to create sculptures
Anna Jameson - North West; Lauren Hirst - North West Thu, February 26, 2026 at 12:38 p.m. UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A number of sculptures are on show at the exhibition in Manchester [BBC] One person's waste is another person's treasure and for artist Nicola Ellis, that saying could not be more accurate.
Artist uses factory waste to create sculptures
A number of sculptures are on show at the exhibition in Manchester [BBC] One person's waste is another person's treasure and for artist Nicola Ellis, that saying could not be more accurate. The 34-year-old, from Manchester, creates sculptures out of factory waste as part of her work as artist-in-residence with one of Lancashire's oldest manufacturing companies.
A day in the life on the NATO maneuvres
It's eerily quiet as I stand above a town centre. But it's not real because it's a simulation used to train soldiers. Dotted with industrial districts, the narrow roads connect houses, schools and shops. A waterway weaves behind a disused railway. There's a derelict supermarket in the distance. "That's our main defensive area," Colour Sgt Lewis Young tells us as he points to the central square.
The North West troops training to fight with NATO
Some 120 officers from the 1st Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment are training in one of the most advanced urban training grounds in Europe. At 46m², CENZUB, which is around 160 miles (257km) north east of Paris, is larger than the town of Burnley. There are makeshift villages, subterranean training grounds and even a disused railway. Meet the troops from the north-west of England fighting alongside Nato in the event of Russian aggression.
Best pals 'living dream' in boyband December 10
December 10 bandmates Danny Bretherton and Josh Olliver, from Chorley, pictured front left, seated next to Seán Hayden and Cruz Lee-Ojo, and on the back row, from left, John Fadare, Hendrik Christofferson and Nicolas Alves [BBC] Two best friends who grew up on the same street have said they are "doing their dream job" after they were both chosen by Simon Cowell to join new boyband, December 10.
Traitors fans hit sold-out final watchalong party
Megan "Fiona" Holmes and Joanne "Claudia" Foster turned out at Fairfield Social Club to watch the series four finale [BBC] Dozens of Claudia Winklemans have turned out or a special watchalong party for the final of the fourth series of Traitors in Manchester. The Fairfield Social Club in the city centre sold 200 tickets for the event, which promised a free drink for guests in fancy dress.
Traitors fans hit sold-out final watchalong party
Anna Jameson; Jonny Humphries - North West January 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM Megan "Fiona" Holmes and Joanne "Claudia" Foster turned out at Fairfield Social Club to watch the series four finale [BBC] Dozens of Claudia Winklemans have turned out or a special watchalong party for the final of the fourth series of Traitors in Manchester. The Fairfield Social Club in the city centre sold 200 tickets for the event, which promised a free drink for guests in fancy dress.
'The Traitors potentially saved my life'
Anna Jameson - North West January 12, 2026 at 8:34 AM Amanda Collier said her time at the Traitors castle was "intense, fun and nerve-wracking" [BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt Burlem] Spoiler warning: This article contains details of the new series of The Traitors. A former detective who appeared on The Traitors was told she had a heart condition during medical checks carried out on all contestants before they go on the show.
'Our free grotto means every child can meet Santa'
A woman who runs a free Christmas grotto in one of the county's most deprived areas said she was inspired after seeing the "extortionate" prices of grottos.Rhiannon Canavan, from Page Moss in Knowsley, Merseyside said every child should be able to visit Santa."I'm from this area I live in it, I know the struggle that parents have at Christmas," she said."And the price of a grotto now is extortionate, so to put it on, free, it was a no-brainer."The grotto at The Gate Community Centre features...
Display shows how James Bond would really operate
The covert world of spies and the kit they have used is being revealed as part of a new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum North. Spies, Lies and Deception lifts the lid on clandestine operations in two world wars and the Cold War. The Salford-based museum said it was inviting visitors to "explore how daring plots of deception have changed the course of conflict, how spies have been exposed and the costs of being both the deceiver and the deceived".
What does airport's terminal closure mean for passengers?
A large section of Manchester Airport's Terminal 1 has closed after more than 60 years. It was opened by Prince Philip in 1962 and entered its final phase of closure last week. The final airlines to move across began their operations from Terminal 2 this week. However, passengers are concerned it will not be able to accommodate the increase in traffic. Which airlines are still flying out of Terminal 1?
'End of an era' for 1960s airport terminal
Airline passengers who have been visiting Manchester Airport's Terminal 1 since it opened in the 1960s have been reminiscing at the "end of an era". Large sections of the terminal have now closed as all passengers except those with Ryanair will now go through the revamped Terminal 2. A spokesperson for the airport said staff have been "really touched by all the lovely comments and by people sharing their memories".
'Calendar of wheelie bins is a bit of a laugh'
Stuart Atkinson, 57, has photographed bins across Greater Manchester [BBC] If there is one thing Stuart Atkinson from Manchester knows about, it is bins. The 57-year-old is a self-proclaimed lover of the mundane and has previously created a calendar of pylons and of M60 junctions. Now, he has turned his attention to wheelie bins. Whether it is Salford's "cheeky pink lid" or the beige and burgundy bins of Bolton, Mr Atkinson covers 10 boroughs, 40 bins, and all the "binformation" you need.
'We wanted to prove people wrong about Walton'
Jimmy Mulville praised Walton's "generous, resilient and good-humoured people" [BBC] A Merseyside-born television producer said he was determined to prove people wrong about his area of Liverpool in the wake of the 2024 riots. Jimmy Mulville, who grew up in Walton, is part of the team behind a 30-minute documentary - titled Of People and Place - which aims to ensure the area is not defined by the violence which unfolded last year.
Europe's largest Mormon temple to expand
The expansion will see accommodation blocks for more than 550 people [Reuters] Plans to expand Europe's largest Mormon temple have been unanimously approved by councillors in Lancashire, with space to host visiting young people from around the world. The proposals will see the Preston England Mormon Temple in Chorley boosted with a new faith and learning centre and two accommodation blocks for up to 554 people.
Hundreds of hampers to spread 'joy' of Diwali
Deepa Parekh said the initiative was about spreading "happiness and joy" [BBC] More than 100 volunteers have prepared hundreds of food hampers in a bid to spread "light and love" to struggling families across the region. About 1,100 food parcels were created by members of the Diwali Basket Brigade in Manchester and will be distributed to four different charities across the north-west of England. Lead organiser Deepa Parekh said this was "what Diwali was all about".
Hundreds of hampers to spread 'joy' of Diwali
More than 100 volunteers have prepared hundreds of food hampers in a bid to spread "light and love" to struggling families across the region. About 1,100 food parcels were created by members of the Diwali Basket Brigade in Manchester and will be distributed to four different charities across the north-west of England. Lead organiser Deepa Parekh said this was "what Diwali was all about".
'Playing Jim on Brassic has been my dream job'
Steve Evets has been playing the character of Jim since 2019 [Sky] When actor Steve Evets was offered the role of foul-mouthed farmer Jim on a new Sky series, it was as easy yes. "It's a dream job," says Evets, who has starred in films and TV series including Looking for Eric, One for Us and White Gold. "They send a car for me, I go to work, they put scruffy clothes on me, I go on set, I swear at everyone and insult them. "Then they put me in a car, send me home and send me some money.
'Playing Jim on Brassic has been my dream job'
When actor Steve Evets was offered the role of foul-mouthed farmer Jim on a new Sky series, it was as easy yes. "It's a dream job," says Evets, who has starred in films and TV series including Looking for Eric, One for Us and White Gold. "They send a car for me, I go to work, they put scruffy clothes on me, I go on set, I swear at everyone and insult them. "Then they put me in a car, send me home and send me some money.
Book of condolence for Ricky Hatton to open
A public book of condolence is set to open in memory of former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton in the hometown of the "local lad who was fiercely proud of his roots". The 46-year-old fighter nicknamed the Hitman was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on Sunday. The leader of Tameside Councillor Eleanor Wills said despite his global success "his heart remained firmly in his hometown and the community that shaped him".
University strips Mandelson honours in Epstein row
A university has stripped Peter Mandelson of all the honours it gave him, in the wake of fresh revelations about his friendship with late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The move by Manchester Metropolitan University comes after Mandelson was sacked as UK ambassador to the USA by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday. He was dismissed after it was revealed that he sent Epstein supportive messages while the disgraced American financier was facing sex offences charges.
Countdown champion stabbed rival at fans' event
A knife-wielding Countdown champion who stabbed a rival player at a fan club tournament "felt cheated" other competitors used an app to practise the game online, a court has heard. Preston Crown Court heard John Cowen, 31, ran across Wainwright Social Club in Blackpool with a knife and lunged across a table to attack Thomas Carey. It happened on 14 September 2024 at the Focal Countdown Group event, where ex-contestants were due to play against fans of the Channel 4 show.
Coronation Street star to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Sally Dynevor says she is up for the "great challenge" ahead [BBC] Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor is set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to support breast cancer prevention after surviving the disease herself. Dynevor, who plays Sally Metcalfe on the ITV soap, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 46 - at the same time that her on-screen character was also fighting the disease.
Warehouse development 'soul-destroying' for locals
Carol and Steve Retford say the development has been "life-changing" [Anna Jameson/BBC] A couple have said watching a "monstrous" industrial unit being built just metres from their back garden has been "soul-destroying". PLP, which is part of Peel Group, is constructing a 350,000 sq ft (33,000 sq m) site behind the Henford Estate in Tyldesley, Wigan.
'Alex died chasing his dream, it can't be in vain'
Alex's family says they want his legacy to result in kickboxing being safer for others [Family handout] The family of a 15-year-old champion kickboxer who died after a bout have said while his death has left them "broken", they hoped it wouldn't be "in vain". Alex Eastwood, from Fazakerley, Liverpool, collapsed after the third and final two-minute round of a "light contact" kickboxing match against a 17-year-old opponent in Wigan in June 2024.
'Alex died chasing his dream, it can't be in vain'
The family of a 15-year-old champion kickboxer who died after a bout have said while his death has left them "broken", they hoped it wouldn't be "in vain". Alex Eastwood, from Fazakerley, Liverpool, collapsed after the third and final two-minute round of a "light contact" kickboxing match against a 17-year-old opponent in Wigan in June 2024. He was taken to hospital but had suffered a serious head injury and died three days later.
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