Supermarket sandwich maker Greencore has agreed a possible £1.2 billion takeover deal for rival Bakkavor in a move set to create a food-to-go giant. The pair have reached an agreement in principle on ...

The Leicestershire firm said homeowner sales ‘remain subdued’ amid caution over spending heavily on major DIY projects.

Researchers found antibodies in those who reported the most positive moods were 16 higher when compared to those with lowest level of positivity.

In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes confirmed the 65-year-old actor had died from pneumonia.

The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...

The finale of ITV’s Protection aired on Monday night and some fans have been left disappointed by the ending – but hoping there will be a second series to clear things up. Starring Oldham-born Siobhan ...

Around 100 people gathered outside the University of London’s Senate House Library in central London on Tuesday evening.

A railway YouTuber has posted a detailed video of the work taking place in Uppermill as part of the ongoing Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).  The seven-minute video, posted by Sarah Bell, was filmed ...

Oldham MP Jim McMahon has said hundreds of social homes will be built in Oldham as a result of new funding from the government.

Black smoke was seen pouring from an industrial unit in Broomlee Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Tuesday. A total of ...

The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...

The Met Office has predicted that Oldham will be hotter than Istanbul from today, with temperatures surpassing the Turkish city for three days.