Midland Hotel owner loses almost £60m despite sales nearly doubling
The owner of one of the most luxurious hotels in Manchester lost almost £60m despite its turnover nearly doubling, new documents have revealed.
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The free festival promising views of the ‘northern lights’ over Bolton
The ‘northern lights’ flickering over Bolton town hall is not something you would expect to see but a light festival coming to the town is promising just that. With a nod to the well known Lancastrian phrase heard in households across the region, the free ‘Put Big Light On’ festival will take place across Bolton town centre from November 30 to December 9.
Argentina know what knock-out footy is as they turn sights to New Zealand
PARIS : When Argentina lost their opening match against England after their opponents played the game with 14 men, few would have bet on the Pumas going deep in the World Cup, yet the initial defeat proved to be a blessing in disguise for the Pumas.
Live: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, October 15)
Hello, and welcome to Wales Online's live blog for Sunday, October 15. We will be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel.
College Football Playoff picks after Week 7 - ESPN
With a little more than two weeks remaining until the first College Football Playoff rankings on Oct. 31, Week 7 provided some clarity at the top.
'Jimmy Savile invited me in... then what he said chilled me'
In 2005, then Manchester Evening News features writer Simon Donohue travelled to Leeds to interview Jimmy Savile in his penthouse apartment to discuss rumours of an appearance on I'm a Celebrity... and a Jim'll Fix It comeback. Following the broadcast of a new BBC drama depicting the life of the disgraced TV star, here Simon looks back on an 'unsettling' encounter he describes as among his 'oddest professional experiences'.
Ohio State, Stanford lead Week 7 college football trolls - ESPN
The Week 7 college football slate brought top-ranked rivalry matchups and social media trolls.
No fairytale ending for Ireland's Sexton as All Blacks prevail
PARIS : Flyhalf Johnny Sexton said Ireland gave it their all as he missed the chance to end his career with a World Cup win after his side were beaten 28-24 by New Zealand in their quarter-final on Saturday in the 38-year-old's final game.