Why councils spend millions on big projects but still say they have no money
In five years time many councils across the country could go bankrupt, according to local government experts who believe funding reform is desperately needed to stop this.
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I watched Man City discover a dazzling selection alternative for Treble chase - and fans will love it
Jeremy Doku has a new position, and with it he could have finally convinced Pep Guardiola where he fits into this Manchester City system.
Huge plot in Greater Manchester town to be sold off for 400 homes and 120-bed hotel
Bolton council plans to sell a prime town centre site to a developer to build more than 400 homes and a 120-room hotel. Long held plans to develop the cleared area at Church Wharf have stalled.
Top 10 baby names for 2024 as parents look to the heavens for inspiration
UK parents seem to be looking to the heavens for cool baby names this year. Choosing a name for your baby can be a huge task. There's an almost unending list to consider.
Boxing great Roberto Duran receiving care for heart problem - ESPN
PANAMA CITY, Panama — Boxing great Roberto Duran, 72, was receiving medical care for a heart problem, his family said Saturday.
Welsh Labour leadership Live: Vaughan Gething wins contest to succeed Mark Drakeford
Vaughan Gething has won the contest to be the next Welsh Labour leader. The son of a Welsh vet and a woman from Zambia, the Cardiff South and Penarth MS is now set to be Wales' first black leader.
Greater Manchester town to build 11,500 new homes as part of controversial housing plan
More than 11,500 new homes are due to be built in Oldham by 2037 as part of a hotly debated Greater Manchester housing plan. After a decade of discussions, the council voted to accept the ‘Places for Everyone’ (PfE) plan at a full council meeting on Wednesday March 13.
Shohei Ohtani - Seoul games to provide 'great memories' - ESPN
SEOUL, South Korea — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says the upcoming Major League Baseball season opener against the San Diego Padres in Seoul will provide «great memories» for him and his wife, but he will attempt to focus on baseball.