Makerfield by-election: Voters weigh options as historic vote nears
As the Makerfield by-election approaches, first-time voter Alan Stephens is torn between Reform and Restore, while others express disillusionment with politics.
As the Makerfield by-election approaches, first-time voter Alan Stephens is torn between Reform and Restore, while others express disillusionment with politics.
Two rural roads in Wigan, Tuckers Hill Brow and Meadow Pit Lane, will see speed limits reduced from 60mph to 40mph after persistent damage-only accidents.
St John's Church in Abram, Wigan, has been vandalised three times, with historic windows damaged and six graves desecrated. Police appeal for information.
Drivers faced eight-mile queues on the M6 after a serious crash shut three northbound lanes near Wigan, with a separate incident closing southbound lanes.
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RecommendedGreater Manchester Police seized nine e-bikes and e-scooters in Hindley, Ince, and nearby areas during a targeted weekend operation against illegal use and anti-social behaviour.
The East Lancashire Road near Wigan has fully reopened after a police incident caused an overnight closure. Traffic is returning to normal.
A serious crash on the M6 near Wigan has closed three lanes, causing long delays. All lanes have since reopened, but residual delays remain.
All 14 candidates in the Makerfield by-election share their views on cost of living, public services, and local pride. See who's standing and what they promise.
Politics students from Winstanley College prepare to challenge candidates at the MEN hustings, expressing frustration with modern politics and demanding answers on key issues.
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RecommendedNigel Farage defends Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon over offensive social media posts, dismissing them as 'laddish' and urging voters to focus on key issues.