Fred Smith, the FedEx founder who revolutionised the express delivery industry, has died aged 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the US ...

David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61. It was revealed almost exactly a year ago that Lawrence, who took 18 wickets in five Tests ...

John Stones admits there were times he doubted if his career would resume amid a series of injury problems over the past two years. The Manchester City and England centre-back made only six Premier ...

An “urgent” de-escalation is needed in the Middle East, the Irish foreign affairs minister said after the US struck nuclear sites in Iran. Simon Harris said a “dangerous” escalation between Iran and ...

The United States has attacked three sites in Iran, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear programme in ...

Observers fear Tehran could now rush to develop a nuclear weapon, or act against US forces stationed in the Middle East.

Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations after Donald Trump launched US air strikes on the regime’s nuclear facilities. The Prime Minister said Iran’s nuclear programme is a “grave ...

THE building of the former Fazackerley's Furniture Store in Leigh will be redeveloped after being bought by a local investment company.

A four-bedroom detached house in Bradshaw is on the market at £390,000. According to the listing, the property is described as a 'family home' and offers two reception rooms along with a 'lovely ...

Improvements will include creating a new adventure playground at the King George V playing field, also known as Quebec Fields, along with new benches.

Four people have been caught by this camera, driving over the legal speed limit of 30mph, with one other being caught further down the road, between Westhoughton and Hindley. Neil Rothwell, 42, drove ...