Services for children with special needs criticised for ‘unacceptable’ waiting times and years-long delays

An 'industrial scale' cannabis farm packed with plants worth £500,000 - and two quails - were found in a town centre police raid, GMP revealed today.

Bosses at two Greater Manchester hospitals with dangerous crumbling concrete have assured that 'patient and staff safety is paramount'. Both Salford Royal and Royal Oldham hospitals have been confirmed to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete - RAAC - in their roofing.

He brought zing to a sleepy Comic-Con, and he’s raising the humidity levels here at TIFF. SAG-AFTRA Chief Negotiator and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland took the stage at the festival to give a post-Labor Day update on talks; and still it’s the same old story: The actors haven’t heard zip from the studios about moving forward.

The Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre, the largest arts and entertainment synagogue in the U.S., is offering complimentary seating to striking members of the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA and their immediate families for its High Holy Day Services on Rosh Hashanah (September 15 and 16) and Yom Kippur (September 24 and 25). Tickets for non-Temple members for both services normally cost $500 each.

EXCLUSIVE: The Veterans is launching international sales on upcoming UK period comedy Fackham Hall at Toronto and has unveiled first members of the ensemble cast.

People in parts of Greater Manchester will be able to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows on Friday.

Ruth Langsford has given an update on her health after being forced to miss out on the NTAs with her Loose Women co-stars due to illness.The 63 year old TV star has been suffering with a nasty cough and chest infection for a week now, and she took to Instagram to share some homemade remedies to help her battle it. She posted a video of health foods such as lemons, oranges and ginger, before she was seen concocting them into a drink.

Gogglebox star Izzi Warner said 'it's unbelievable' as she and co-star Sophie Sandiford were flooded with messages. It followed the show's triumph at the National Television Awards.

Gayle Hunnicutt, whose best-known work came as Vanessa Beaumont, the mother of J.R. Ewing’s illegitimate son, in the final three seasons of Dallas, has died per multiple U.K. reports. Hunnicutt died last Thursday at a hospital in London, according to her ex-husband Simon Jenkins. She was 80 years old.

The cast of Vanderpump Rules took a trip to San Francisco for season 11 — and unsurprisingly, things got very heated!

Rail passengers in Scotland may face some disruption this weekend as a bout of industrial action is set to take place.

A driver who fled after leaving three people with life-changing injuries in a hit-and-run returned to his smashed-up car to grab suitcases - before flying off to Tenerife. Taylor Moss ploughed his BMW into an oncoming car while attempting to overtake a taxi, before hitting another vehicle.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape as part of an investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation in Oldham.

Proposals to create a new ‘enhanced’ public space in Oldham town centre to hold outdoor art and culture events have been submitted by chiefs.

Ruth Langsford has been flooded with well-wishes from her concerned fans as she shared how she's been struck down. The Loose Women star has received support from her online following after sharing on social media that she is suffering from the "lurgy".

Passengers on board a car were taken to hospital after a police vehicle crashed into their motor.

UK airspace has been hit by a network-wide failure for air traffic control systems expected to disrupt flights to and from Scotland.

David Ayer feels done in by the “Fast & Furious” franchise.

Tom Sandoval wants to pay for his mistakes. In the new season 2 trailer for Fox's intense reality series, Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, the star is seen having a physical altercation that leads to him getting a bloody nose.

The Government has today confirmed plans for Eton College to launch a new sixth form in Oldham - and announced two new free schools will also open in Manchester. They are among 15 new free schools given the go-ahead in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country.