Calls for new Stockport hospital as MP says Stepping Hill 'not fit for purpose'
There are calls for a new hospital in Stockport after a local MP said Stepping Hill is "not fit for purpose."
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Live updates as vote for Wales' next First Minister to take place
Wales will formally get a new First Minister today. Bar a huge surprise, Eluned Morgan will be named the sixth person to hold the role, and the first woman.
Euroviews. Mobile voting is here and it is transforming democracy
France's snap legislative elections on 30 June and 7 July attracted global attention, as many observers anxiously feared that the ascendant far-right party, National Rally, would achieve a majority in the French legislature — an occurrence without precedent in post-World War II France.
Vandersay heroics help Sri Lanka sink India in second ODI
:Sri Lanka leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay ripped through India's batting line-up with a maiden one-day international six-wicket haul to guide his side to a 32-run win in the second game of the three-match series in Colombo on Sunday.
Terence Crawford ekes out decision to take Israil Madrimov's title - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Terence Crawford scored a tightly contested unanimous decision victory over Israil Madrimov on Saturday at BMO Stadium to capture the WBA junior middleweight title.
Man United sent clear Matthijs de Ligt transfer message as 'horrible' claim made amid fresh 'bid'
Nearly 71,000 Bayern Munich fans have signed a petition urging the club not to sell Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United this summer.
Huge plan for 300 homes on green belt land on outskirts of Greater Manchester borough
A developer is preparing plans to build 300 homes on green belt agricultural land on the outskirts of Bury. Ahead of submitting an outline planning application, housebuilder Wain Estates Ltd has asked the council whether an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is needed for the residential development off Church Street and Scobell Street in the Walshaw area.
Warning over ‘disaster’ price rises as government told ‘save our pubs’
Alcohol bosses are demanding a cut in alcohol tax in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer. They claim this may be the only way to save Britain’s pubs after “disaster” price hikes were forced onto customers last year.