What&#x27;s happening across North West England

Hassan Phills: Genuinely Legendary in Manchester | Tour Show

One of the fastest rising standup comedians in Canada, Hassan Phills returns to Manchester with new material and a show that engages the audience.

ManchesterSkiddle42m ago

Allday Indie Indoor [DUE TO RAIN!] Festival - Manchester

All Day Indie Festival, Freight Island Manchester A massive allday throwback party celebrating the soundtrack of your youth.

ManchesterSkiddle42m ago

C2 Presents Pit-Nic

Pit-Nic returns! Nine bands, one stage and a full day of crushing live music at the Alma Inn, Bolton.

BoltonSkiddle2h ago

ManchesterBBC Manchester6h ago

Rail passengers urged to plan ahead for bank holiday

Heading out over the bank holiday weekend, Manchester? Network Rail is urging everyone to plan ahead as big events like Creamfields and Manchester Pride, plus some crucial football fixtures, are set to make services extra busy. Make sure you've got your travel sorted!

KendalWestmorland Gazette6h ago

'Rare' Paddington Bear 50p error coin selling for hundreds

A Kendal-based seller is hoping to attract collectors after listing a "rare" Paddington Bear 50p coin on eBay for more than £700.

KendalWestmorland Gazette6h ago

Kendal town centre retail property with £95k guide price set for auction

A large vacant retail property in the heart of Kendal town centre is set to go under the hammer next month with a guide price of £95,000 plus fees.

LakesWestmorland Gazette6h ago

Latest policing priorities for South Lakes set out as 'targeted patrols' begin

The update was provided by the South Lakes NPT this week, with concerns focused on local safety, anti-social behaviour, and environmental issues.

UlverstonNW Evening Mail (Barrow)6h ago

Russell Watson, K-Pop Dance Heroes and Sweet among shows heading to Ulverston

The Coro has unveiled its autumn and winter programme, bringing a mix of music, theatre, comedy and family entertainment to Ulverston over the coming months.

ManchesterManchester Evening News6h ago

The three worst streets for parking fines in Manchester named

A freedom of information request has revealed the streets where drivers are being caught out

SaleManchester Evening News7h ago

Ninja sale sees air fryer alternative that 'made my life much easier' slashed

"I've made lots of different dishes with it, and it has made my life so much easier."

DarwenLancashire Live7h ago

Darwen nursery left empty since 2007 finally gets green light for new use

The prominent building has been empty for almost 20 years

CarlisleNews & Star (Carlisle)7h ago

How to spend the August bank holiday in and around Cumbria

Carlisle and the wider Lake District are gearing up for a bumper August bank holiday weekend, with the extended break running from Thursday, August 27 to Bank Holiday Monday, August 31.

CarlisleNews & Star (Carlisle)7h ago

Woman, 100, pleased with card from King 'she's liked since he was a little lad'

A CARLISLE woman who turned 100 earlier this month was delighted to receive a card from HRH King Charles, who she has 'liked since he was a little lad'.

Cleator MoorWhitehaven News7h ago

Four properties for sale in Cleator Moor for £230,000 or less

Melbreak Avenue - £85,000

KendalWestmorland Gazette7h ago

Kendal road set to shut for utility works

A Kendal road is set to shut for utility works.

KendalWestmorland Gazette7h ago

Large housing development of over 150 homes could be built on outskirts of Kendal

A development of 165 homes could be built on the outskirts of Kendal.

UlverstonNW Evening Mail (Barrow)7h ago

Part of Cumbria road set to close for two weeks for utility works

An Ulverston road is set to close next week.

Wigan slimmer Clayton's weight loss journey inspires men to seek support

Clayton, the Hindley Green Slimming World Man of the Year, has lost an incredible 3 stone 7lbs and says the support he received has been life-changing, proving that men need help too when it comes to

The theft of thousands of pounds worth of wall-topping coping stones has been admitted by a Wigan man

A Wigan man admits to stealing a large quantity of wall coping stones and handling thousands of pounds worth more of them

A tech solutions company from a town neighbouring Wigan is in the running for a national honour

A managed service provider from Skelmersdale is celebrating being shortlisted for a major national award.

Check out these 10 amazing photos from Superhero Day in Wigan's Grand Arcade

Discover the action-packed moments at Wigan’s Grand Arcade during Superhero Day with these 10 stunning photos capturing the fun and costumes.

AnfieldLiverpool Echo8h ago

Anfield mum's heartbreak after losing three babies

Kelly Ashcroft lost three babies to the same killer disease

KirkbyLiverpool Echo8h ago

New shop set to open doors in Kirkby town centre today

The store will occupy the space used by New Look

AnfieldLiverpool Echo14h ago

'I wanted to mark his presence in my life' says man behind some of Anfield's most memorable banners

Peter Carney is responsible for some of the most memorable banners Anfield has ever seen

BoltonManchester Evening News14h ago

Lamborghini supercar taken away on back of truck after reports of racing through streets of Bolton

The car was seized by police

ManchesterManchester Evening News16h ago

Why NHS staff at four Greater Manchester hospitals have gone on strike

Hospital staff say they are being pushed to work overtime for less money as staffing shortages, burnout and patient safety fears fuel an ongoing dispute with a Greater Manchester NHS Trust

Wigan people pay tribute to Sir Billy Boston at his condolence book signing

Solemn queues of people have been queuing up all day to pay their respects to Sir Billy Boston following his death yesterday (Tuesday August 25) at the age of 92.

WiganWigan Today19h ago

Wigan Warriors: The 18th Man - 'A giant of our club, a respected ambassador for our sport and a gentleman'

Our panel of Wigan Warriors review the win over Wakefield Trinity and pay tribute to the iconic Sir Billy Boston

WiganWigan Today19h ago

Do you know where this Wigan sex offender is? Police are after him, saying he should be back behind bars

The mugshot of a Wigan sex offender has been issued by police who are trying to find him after he had his prison licence revoked

WiganWigan Today19h ago

A judge will deal with the case of a Wigan man accused of savagely attacking and throttling a woman

Charges of intentional strangulation and the most serious form of assault after attempted murder have been brought against a Wigan borough 50-year-old.

WiganWigan Today21h ago

The ultimate baby and toddler shopping experience comes to Wigan this week

Families in Wigan and the surrounding areas are invited to a free one-day event at Pramworld's 6,000ft sq showroom, featuring expert advice, trusted brands, and exclusive savings on baby and toddler p

WiganWigan Today21h ago

Wigan’s green-belt decision is welcome – but who is measuring the mental cost?

What impact do massive, life-changing planning applications have on Wigan people’s mental health?

WiganWigan Today21h ago

State of Mind - The Launch

State of Mind is a Liverpool-born music and events brand built around feel-good music, community, connection and giving back.

LiverpoolSkiddle21h ago

Second Speed: blk. Liverpool

Final Release tickets now on sale

LiverpoolSkiddle21h ago

BebingtonWirral Globe21h ago

Wirral volunteer group named as finalist at BBC Make a Difference awards

COMMUNITY volunteer group Love Bebington has been named as a finalist in the BBC Radio Merseyside Make a Difference Awards 2026.

LancasterLancaster Guardian21h ago

£5k bill for owners of derelict Lancaster pub

Owners of a former city pub have been ordered to pay fines and costs of more than £5,000 for failing to comply with planning enforcement requirements.

Johnny Cash Roadshow

The Prison Years Tour

OrmskirkSkiddle21h ago

Stax Of Soul Still Groovin'

UK's No.1 live 9 piece soul band, performing the very best of Motown, Stax , Northern Soul, plus tributes to the Blues Brothers & James Brown.

OrmskirkSkiddle21h ago

BirkenheadWirral Globe21h ago

Free festival brings fitness, food, talks and dog shows to Birkenhead Park next month

A WELLNESS festival will return to Wirral next month in a free event featuring fitness, family activities, talks and community events.

BirkenheadWirral Globe23h ago

Birkenhead couples invited to share proposal stories and win £1,000 jewellery

Beaverbrooks Birkenhead is offering engaged couples the chance to win wedding jewellery worth up to £1,000.

AccringtonLancashire Live1d ago

Accrington shops targeted as police seize fireworks and prescription drugs

Officers uncovered thousands of pounds worth of illicit goods during inspections

A Wigan motorist who almost hit a pedestrian when driving appallingly is sentenced after a plea U-turn

A Wigan man, previously denying dangerous driving, has been sentenced following a guilty plea in Bolton Crown Court.

BoltonWigan Today1d ago

These rarely seen old pictures show a remarkably different Lancaster in the 1950s

Today we present some images of Lancaster in the Fifties – the rock ‘n’ roll era and the start of a new Elizabethan age.

Bitches in Stitches Presents: Bitchin' Below | Creatures Comedy

Manchester's HOTTEST all-female comedy show is coming to Creatures Comedy Club every month!

ManchesterSkiddle1d ago

Live Republic presents Luke Combs UK | O2 Ritz, Manchester

This September, Live Republic is bringing Luke Combs UK to O2 Ritz, Manchester for an unforgettable night of country magic!

ManchesterSkiddle1d ago

The Plastic Cabaret: The Vampire's Ball

The Plastic Cabaret returns to ON Bar Manchester on Friday 18 September with 'The Vampire's Ball'

ManchesterSkiddle1d ago

Lancaster City reap the rewards of their hard work with three points in midweek

Lancaster City collected three points in the NPL Premier on Tuesday.

Two vape shops in Lancaster ordered to close after selling illegal tobacco

Police have ordered two vape shops in Lancaster city centre to close.

BirkenheadWirral Globe1d ago

Birkenhead School celebrate superb A Level results

Students at Birkenhead School are celebrating superb A Level results. Almost half of all grades achieved were A*/A, with 76% at A*-B, comfortably the highest figures on Wirral.

Lancaster Greens welcome judge's ruling in 'terrorism' protest case

Members of North Lancashire Green Party joined around 200 supporters outside Preston Crown Court as a judge ruled that the ‘Barclays Five’ would not be sentenced under terrorism legislation.