Rochdale town hall, the old chemical works and a new town square: Plans that could change the town in 2024

Plans for a massive 35-bedroom shared house at a former glass showroom have been thrown out after dozens of neighbours objected. Plans published last month revealed the intention to convert the former Finefit premises on Church Street West, Radcliffe, into a huge house of multiple occupation, (HMO), with double occupancy meaning it could house up to 70 people.

Trafford council is considering closing its town hall one day a week as well as ‘changes’ to the borough’s children and adult services as it prepares to finalise its budget for 2024-25. A meeting of the authority’s executive will on Monday (January 29) consider a review by Trafford’s scrutiny committee chair Coun David Acton of the budget proposals.

The morning before the first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary, the atmosphere at the media center of gravity in Manchester was busy but hardly frenetic — muted may be more like it.

Kalvin Phillips has barely played 90 Premier League minutes this season with the midfielder fully on Pep Guardiola’s back-burner.

Kate Middleton is known for impeccable style choices, from her ongoing love affair with Alexander McQueen, to her decade long support of British designer, Erdem. And one thing about the Duchess of Cambridge is that she's no stranger to repeating some of her favourite pieces from her to-die-for wardrobe that incorporates both designer and luxury brands, as well as the likes of Marks and Spencer and Boden.

A super cheap property has come on the market in Greater Manchester and has huge potential as a doer-upper home. The terraced house in Tyldesley, Wigan is up for sale with a guide price of just £25,000 - making it the cheapest house currently up for grabs in the region.

With more snow on the way, drivers are being warned of a motoring error that could result in a seriously damaged vehicle.

December may be over but that doesn’t mean we’ll be seeing warm weather anytime soon, with the temperatures constantly dropping and reminding us that we’re still firmly in the middle of winter. With winter weather comes winter clothes, and nothing is more important than outerwear when it comes to protecting yourself from the chilly British climate right now, and the right coat or jacket can make or break your outfit.

Labour leader Keir Starmer will work 'hand in glove' with Andy Burnham and give him more power if he becomes Prime Minister. Sir Keir told the Manchester Evening News that more power will be put in the hands of local leaders in Greater Manchester under a Labour government.

Simon Jordan has called for a change of Financial Fair Play rules that could impact Manchester United in the future.

Gillian Anderson has confirmed the real reason behind the subtle but effective dress she wore to the Golden Globe Awards.The Sex Education star arrived on the red carpet in a white dress, classic in its silhouette and seemingly simple in design. However, a closer look reveals a skirt embroidered with vaginas, sewn in a thread of a similar colour to the dress, minimising the visibility of the design.Speaking to Deadline on the red carpet, she drew attention to the designer and of course, the hidden detail on the dress.The X Files actor said: “My dress is designed by Gabriela Hearst, and it has vaginas on it.”When asked the reason behind the choice, she replied: “Oh for so many reasons, so many reasons.

To outsiders, it was a no-brainer. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the decision to pedestrianise a street in Ramsbottom town centre brought a taste of European café culture to the foothills of the West Pennines.

, we're twice as excited.And she didn't disappoint, wearing a delicate custom Louis Vuitton gown with a plunging neckline and high slit. Oh, and thanks to the floral embroidery, she blended in with the rose backdrop on the red carpet.As for her beauty look, Stone went for flipped-out bob, a.k.a.

Good sleep is priceless but falling - and staying - asleep can be an impossible task.

The makers of an access-all-areas documentary about Andrew Tate have revealed that the controversial influencer imposed only one condition on their filming.

Noah Kahan has opened up about the reality of loneliness that can come with success and fame.Kahan went viral with his track ‘Stick Season’ after teasing it by uploading it to TikTok two years before its official release. His third album of the same name was released at the end of 2022.

Bring Me The Horizon have shared details of a new song titled ‘Kool-Aid’, and teased a reunion with producer Dan Lancaster.The new track comes following the band teasing fans with the idea of a new release last month – sharing an Instagram Story, containing details of three new songs and sharing a snippet of ‘Kool-Aid’.They went on to build hype for the track again earlier this week, sharing an official newsletter, stating that the song is “coming soon” and available to pre-save/pre-add.Now, frontman Oli Sykes and co.

Alliance of Women Film Journalists have announced the winners of the annual AWFJ EDA awards. “Barbie” took home multiple awards in the “Best Of” category, including Best Director for Greta Gerwig, Original Screenplay for Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling, and the film’s casting directors Lucy Brava and Allison Jones also took home an award.

As we welcome in the New Year, we can reveal our annual (non-exhaustive) list of U.S. and international movies we think could grace the festival circuit in 2024. We’ve stuck to our criteria that the project must already be in production and have not already been announced for a festival. More than 70% of our selections last year went on to debut at a major festival. Those that didn’t were largely delayed by the strike or are still in post-production. If the titles below make the cut, it will be a thrilling year on the festival circuit once again.

Bury continues to move forward with various town centre projects, with several other major developments in Radcliffe and Prestwich. Developers also continue to table plans for schemes that catch the eye and promise to bring new homes, leisure and medical facilities to the borough.