The 99-home development is earmarked for eight acres of land at Silk Street in Tyldesley.

Conservationists are working to boost the reclusive species, which is under threat of extinction.

A girl diagnosed with stage four cancer urges people to get checked if something does not feel right.

The canine star of children's TV continues to entertain the nation with his madcap antics.

Walid Saadaoui, 36, and Amar Hussein, 50, are accused of preparing acts of terrorism.

Scarlett Myler, 19, has twice won her seat to become the youngest member of Wigan Council.

Three men are accused of planning a gun attack on the Jewish community in North-West England.

The charges come following a series of raids at properties across Wigan and Bolton.