School headteacher and ex-Olympic swimmer Helen Smart dies, aged 43
A primary school has announced the sudden death of its headteacher, with tributes flooding in for 'a wonderful teacher and a beautiful soul'.
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Huge water and adventure park to open just an hour from Greater Manchester
A new water sports park and leisure facility will be opening just an hour away from Greater Manchester after planning permission has been. The development – on the edge of the River Ribble and close to Preston Marina – will involve a radical revamp of the existing Trax Motor Centre site and will offer sports including canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding and water-skiing.
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BREAKING: Urgent search for woman last seen being dragged into car
Police are trying to find a woman who was dragged into a car by a man in Failsworth.
Pervert pensioner loses appeal after exposing himself to school girl as she got off bus
A pervert pensioner found guilty of exposing himself to a school girl has lost his appeal against his conviction.
Teacher jailed for having sex with pupil, 15, accused husband of destroying marriage
The ex-husband of a teacher who was locked up for having sex with a 15-year-old pupil has told how she accused him of destroying their marriage.
Tesco is making a huge change to all its Express stores
Tesco has announced it is making a big change to all its Express stores amid the cost of living crisis.
The town ruling out low emission zones and congestion charges and taking a different approach
A seaside town has ruled out controversial low emission zones and congestion charges to improve air quality and will instead take a different approach. Blackpool will look at other measures such as supporting more use of electric vehicles, and encouraging people to switch to public transport or to walk or cycle.