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Theatres, churches, and warehouses feature on a new list of 18 heritage gems at risk in Greater Manchester. The old head office of a brewery and a 1930s hotel are also included.

A woman who had her brother's baby said she enjoyed it so much she would do it again for him.

A dad was hailed as a "legend" after flying an easyJet plane to Spain when the pilot didn't show up. Michael Bradley was hoping to jet off to Alicante in Spain with his family in 2019, however they were hit with delays after boarding the aircraft.

The Hollywood News Run by film fans for film fans! The Hollywood News Last night, the London premiere of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes took place at the famous BFI IMAX in the Waterloo area of town – quite literally the biggest and one of the best screens in the country. The cast and filmmakers arrived on the red carpet to talk about the new film ahead of its release later this month and we have some footage featuring the two main stars, Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth to share.This new film is set 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem.The film follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.

Volunteers have come together in an inspiring tribute to our fallen heroes ahead of Remembrance Day.

When three local people first joined forces to save an abandoned Salford theatre, reopening it to the public seemed a far-off idea – now, they’ve been given a lifeline.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, ahead of its UK release on 17 November.The movie – which is a prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy, based on the novel series by Suzanne Collins – is set 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteers to partake in the Hunger Games, a dystopian fight to the death between children. The premise focuses on the origin story of the future president, Coriolanus Snow, played by Tom Blyth.With a budget of $100 million, the generational impact of the original trilogy, and famous faces including Viola Davis (The Help, The Suicide Squad), Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) and Peter Dinklage (Game Of Thrones, Avengers: Infinity War) anticipation around the prequel was high.However, the critical response to the first screenings has been largely negative.

It is difficult to visit any news outlet right now and not see coverage of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. As you may have noticed, we have yet to publish anything on the situation. This has been intentional, though not because of a lack of care.

Perth’s Georgie Williams brightens the days of hospital patients and care home residents with her radio request show.

Blackburn’s Community Shop celebrated its first birthday with customers celebrating by sharing the cake.

A Scots pensioner is facing a £1,000 bill to have a telecom company's mast wires moved in her garden.

Brave women who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer put on their glad rags to strut their stuff at a fundraising fashion show.

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Every young person should have the opportunity to thrive – no matter their background or experiences. They’ve suffered more than most as a result of the pandemic, and in some cases, it’s knocked their confidence and made it more difficult for many to find routes into work.

The chief executive of older people’s charity Food Train is to step down from leading the organisation after 21 years.

Kippford RNLI’s Christmas coffee morning raised more than £1,000 for the charity.

EXCLUSIVE: Freeform is in early development on drama series RUSH. Written by Royal Pains co-creator Andrew Lenchewski and Kevin O’Hare and to be directed by Alexis Ostrander (Mayfair Witches), RUSH is based on the Israeli series The Station, whose third season aired earlier this year.

The woman behind plans for a new centre offering vital addiction support has admitted she has faced threats and abuse over the plans.

Michael Mosley has explained how a daily dose of laughter can sharpen your memory and even improve heart health.

Kate Middleton is often seen talking to young kids during her royal visits as she answers their curious questions and doubts about her life as a royal.

The Big Brother house was thrown into chaos on Sunday night when a surprise nominations twist left the contestants in tears.The drama unfolded during the latest episode, which saw the housemates wake up to find out it was Jenkin's birthday and they would be participating in the Big Brother Hunger Games. Noky joked as they got into their costumes: "We're going to look like we're in a space film!" The housemates were split into two teams - District A with Chanelle, Henry, Matty, Noky and Tom, and District B with Jenkin, Jordan, Olivia, Trish and Yinrun.They then took part in a series of challenges that tested their skills and endurance. But there was a twist - one housemate was nominated for eviction while another won immunity from the next eviction.

Heptonstall is a small village nestled within the Calderdale borough of West Yorkshire, just up the hill (a very steep hill) from the popular market town of Hebden Bridge.

Halloween might be over - but it doesn't feel like it.

The UK’s first ever multi-charity pre-loved fashion store has opened its doors in Greater Manchester, and you can find a tonne of hidden gems inside including trendy Nike Air Max and a designer handbag from Balenciaga for just £10. Ahead of the pop-up shop’s first full day on Friday, today’s (Nov 2) special preview gave an insight for those eager to get their hands on the most stylish second-hand garments.

Members of Whitburn Rotary Club are celebrating after winning two awards thanks to their hard work transforming a West Lothian train station.

The 2024 Be Proud Awards are back for contention and residents of Manchester have the opportunity to celebrate notable people in their community. The awards are celebrated every year by Manchester City Council for people who volunteer or work within the community to help those around them.

Michaela Zee Ady Barkan, an attorney and liberal activist whose story was featured in the 2021 documentary “Not Going Quietly,” has died. He was 39. His wife, Rachael Scarborough King, shared the news on X/Twitter Wednesday, noting that Barkan “died from complications of ALS.” “You probably knew Ady as a healthcare activist.

This week marks National Befriending Week – with a local group urging people to help change lives by giving up just a few hours of their own time.

K.J. Yossman Trinity Creative Partnership have snapped up U.K. sales rights for historical war film “Love, Courage and the Battle for Bushy Run,” which is launching at AFM.

Greater Manchester is home to its fair share of haunted locations, from pubs with levitating pint glasses to music venues with reports of paranormal activity. But there’s one place which is particularly creepy, especially at Halloween when ghostly beings come out to play.