Rivington Chase Link Road Still Without Opening Date
The £19m Rivington Chase link road in Horwich, due to open in 2021, still has no opening date because of an unresolved land dispute over a small patch of land.
Category : Politics
Ex-NCA deputy warns Iran may use small boats to infiltrate
Ex-NCA deputy director warns Iran may be using small boats to infiltrate the UK, saying the crossings should scare the life out of any reasonable person.
Marra: Scottish Labour failed working class for 20 years
Scottish Labour leadership frontrunner Michael Marra says his party has failed working-class people at Holyrood for 20 years and needs bolder policy.
Migrant surge into Ceuta after 'legal loophole' ruling
Police unions say a Supreme Court loophole helped 20,000 migrants enter Ceuta, overwhelming the Spanish enclave and sparking break-ins and tension.
Trump claims Hamas disarmament in historic Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, calling it a major step toward peace and security.
Migrants storm Melilla border sparking fires
Several fires were reported in Beni-Enzar, Morocco, after thousands of migrants stormed the border with the Spanish enclave of Melilla, sparking violent clashes.
Trump Board of Peace Reaches Historic Hamas Disarmament
US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace reached a historic agreement for complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, calling it a monumental step.
Reform councillors urge petition to save High Borrans
Reform UK councillors in North Tyneside call for residents to back a petition to save High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre before its August deadline, with 2,300 signatures so far.
Trump Announces Historic Hamas Disarmament in Gaza
The Board of Peace reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, paving the way for Israeli withdrawal and a new Palestinian government.
Trump announces historic Hamas disarmament deal in Gaza
Donald Trump says his Board of Peace reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, paving the way for a new Palestinian government and Israeli withdrawal.
Mayors to keep share of income tax and business rates
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will let mayors retain a slice of income tax and business rates, with full plans unveiled in Chancellor John Healey's autumn budget.
Fires and clashes as 3,000 migrants storm Spain-Morocco border
Fires have erupted amid violent clashes after approximately 3,000 migrants stormed the border between Spain and Morocco on Thursday, with fights reported in the streets.
Sadiq Khan Gets Income Tax Powers in Devolution Drive
Sadiq Khan will retain a portion of income tax and business rates from London under PM Andy Burnham's devolution plan, with details expected in the autumn budget.
Andy Burnham to announce income tax devolution for mayors
Metro mayors could receive a share of income tax revenues under devolution powers to be announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Tees Valley mayor Lord Houchen planning tax rebates.
Trump, Infantino awkward talks as CONCACAF rejects World Cup plan
CONCACAF and US Soccer have rejected Gianni Infantino's FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, which would sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, including Trump allies.
Mayors to keep income tax share in devolution shake-up
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces mayors will retain a share of income tax and business rates, the largest devolution of financial powers to regional leaders.
Burnham unveils plan to give mayors income tax share
Andy Burnham announces plan to give English mayors a share of income tax and business rates for the first time, in the biggest devolution transfer in a generation.
Mayors to get slice of income tax under new plans
The Prime Minister has announced plans to give mayors a slice of their area's income tax, marking the biggest transfer of power and resource in a generation, writes First Secretary of State Louise Haigh.
Regional mayors to get share of income tax in devolution plan
Regional mayors will retain a greater share of business rates from April 2027 and receive a share of income tax from spring 2028, in what the government calls the biggest power transfer in a generation.
Infantino should resign from FIFA now to save football
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is accused of putting profit ahead of fans with World Cup sell-off plan; Mirror calls for resignation or removal before football suffers permanently.
Greater Manchester Mayoral Election: Votes Counted
Votes are being counted in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister. Result expected by early afternoon on Friday.
Greater Manchester mayoral by-election polls close
Polls have closed in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, the largest in British history, with over two million eligible voters. Labour's Bev Craig is expected to win.
Polls Close in Greater Manchester Mayoral By-Election
Polls have closed in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to succeed Andy Burnham, with over two million eligible voters making it the largest by-election in British history.
No exit poll for Greater Manchester mayoral by-election
No exit poll was conducted for the 2026 Greater Manchester mayoral by-election. Counting begins Friday at 9am. A YouGov poll shows Labour's Bev Craig leading.
Diane Abbott Reinstated to Labour Over Tweet Warning
Diane Abbott has been reinstated as a Labour Party member after receiving a formal warning over a tweet that referred to the Israel Defence Force as the Jewish Defence Force.
Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour after suspension
Diane Abbott and Labour MP Joani Reid have been readmitted to the party over a year after suspensions. Abbott was suspended in 2025 over antisemitism row. Reid had sat as independent after husband's arrest.
Nigel Farage Warns of Battle for Civilisation in Ceuta
Nigel Farage warned of a 'battle for the future of our civilisation' after thousands of migrants stormed Ceuta, prompting Spain to deploy troops.
Diane Abbott and Joani Reid Return to Labour
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party after a year-long suspension over antisemitism remarks, alongside Joani Reid, who suspended herself after her husband's spying arrest.
Drone Strike Hits Two Ships at Egypt's Damietta Port
A drone strike caused a fire on two vessels at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, Egypt, damaging a US-owned LNG vessel and a Greek tanker.
Fetterman says Harris 'lost the plot' by branding Trump a fascist
Senator John Fetterman criticised Kamala Harris for calling Donald Trump a fascist, arguing it unfairly labels his supporters.
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