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CNN has dropped plans to hold a Republican debate on Sunday, after former UN ambassador Nikki Haley said that she would only participate in the event if former President Donald Trump did. That left Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as the only candidate who had committed to participate.

Searchlight has a population of less than 500 people. And it is such a relic from the past. LOVE that this mining town is still around and being cared for by stewards of its rich history!

Being close to a bustling town centre is a key priority on many families’ property check list.

A man is set to appear in court over 24 alleged shoplifting offences.

A popular seaside town has had a helping hand - or paw - with its tourism in recent years, in the form of a much-loved local cat. Parsley has built up a huge social media following for his antics in Oban, and has even had visitors from all over the world.

Town hall bosses in Wigan have hailed the success of a ‘cultural manifesto’ which has seen £35million flood into the town since its launch five years ago. The manifesto, badged The Fire Within, kicked off in 2019 with the aim of attracting external investment into Wigan to strengthen and grow its cultural organisations.

Dozens of new affordable homes could be built in Ashton following an application for a three-storey apartment block.

A couple who went searching for a forever home in the countryside had their dreams 'ruined' by a small town 'with everything'. Pauline and David, from High Wycombe, appeared on a recent episode of BBC's Escape to the Country, a property show which sees the hosts help people living in the city move out to the country.

Tony Murphy has seen first-hand the devastating impact that ketamine can have on young people and their families.

A town "with everything" ruined a couple's experience on BBC's Escape to the Country property hunt.

Every time Kevin Croft needs to visit a bank, he hops on a double-decker to Bury. He hasn’t had a choice since the last one closed in Radcliffe three years ago.

Eight elderly people in one town have been targeted in 24 hours in a scam in which fraudsters pose as police officers. All the incidents happened yesterday in Warrington.

Grantchester star Robson Green lives a quiet life in an idyllic market town, a place which has an average house price of £297,643.The new series of Grantchester returns tonight (Thursday, 11 January) as we welcome back the Cambridgeshire village and its crimes taking place during the 1950s. Actor Robson, 59, is best known for his role as Detective Inspector Geordie Keating on the ITV detective drama, which he has held since 2014.

Protesters briefly interrupted a Fox News town hall with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who in campaigning in Iowa in the final days before that state’s caucuses.

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.

of almost 20 years, was photographed smiling and holding hands with her actor husband as she left HBO's afterparty at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.The mother of three for the special occasion, stepping out in a sultry black bustier dress with a high slit and molded cups. Since the evening was rather chilly, as so many red carpet guests noted, Barroso topped everything off with an oversized black tuxedo jacket.

Locals are being asked to nominate "soul-destroying" towns in Scotland and the UK in the hunt for the most "depressing" place to live.

Ellie Leach has enjoyed a glitzy night on the town with her mum.The Coronation Street actress, who won Strictly Come Dancing with Vito Coppola in 2023, celebrate her mum's birthday in style. Both Ellie and her mum, Karen, visited 20 Stories in Manchester for food and then headed to One Eight Six for drinks.The 22-year-old looked stunning in a sheer top and black flare jeans, paired with a leather-look trench coat Mum Karen, wore a dazzling black suit, featuring a diamante encrusted blazer and matching pants.

A total of 26 new flats could be coming to the Rochdale high street in the place of the old Poundworld.

Maya Jama has touched down in Cape Town, South Africa ahead of the Love Island All Stars launch.The spin-off show will start on Monday, 15 January, and it will see some old Love Island stars from across all series enter a villa for a second chance at love. Maya, 29, is once again the host of the show and she's already in South Africa, as she gave her fans plenty of updates from her journey.

Manchester City is gearing up to defend their title in the FA Cup as they face Championship strugglers Huddersfield Town in what appears to be a favourable matchup for the defending champions. Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has shown great respect for every competition and will undoubtedly treat the FA Cup with the same level of seriousness.

The residents of the poorest town in the UK have revealed that children walk the streets barefoot, and those who abuse drugs hang around on the streets.

Demand for new homes in Rochdale is high - so much that the council declared a housing emergency in the borough in October after it was revealed that there are 10,000 rehousing applications and a wait of up to five years for a new home.

Bolton’s claim to be the ‘Hollywood of the North’ is ringing increasingly true with production crews for various television and movie projects spending 88 days filming at locations in the town in 2023. The town’s locations, in particular the cobbles and grand, curved architecture of Le Mans Crescent, have featured in dozens of productions over recent years.

Fox News will host a town hall featuring former President Donald Trump on January 10, counter-programming to CNN‘s Republican debate from Iowa that same evening.

Morecambe is preparing for the much-anticipated arrival of the Eden Project - with business and locals hoping 2024 will be a key period of regeneration in the bay.

A huge clean-up operation is continuing after a 'tornado' ripped through Stalybridge. Residents are counting the cost of the extreme weather event, said to be the strongest tornado seen in the UK for almost 20 years, after it caused widespread damage across the town.

An old bank in Atherton has been transformed into a new cocktail bar following planning approval.

Bosses of Altrincham’s town centre shopping hub the Stamford Quarter are predicting a vibrant 2024 after reporting a five percent uplift in visitor numbers. Landlord and property company Bruntwood says it's had a successful 2023 following an influx of new stores joining national brands and independent boutiques.

Drivers in Rochdale could be fined for "moving traffic offences" around the borough as part of a new scheme due to come into force by summer.

It was once a thriving local community, but now one of Scotland's so-called 'ghost towns' lies empty and forgotten.

Ayr has been given an early Christmas present as Station Bridge Road reopened today for the first time in almost three months.

Altrincham’s £70million town centre development Altair - including an ice rink and multiple leisure outlets - which has stalled for more than a decade may yet move forward in the New Year. Plans to transform 4.5-acre piece of land off Oakfield Road have been submitted to Trafford council’s planners three times in recent years, but work has never started on the site that has been mainly used as a car park.

Final touches of the £16m refurbishment of Rochdale town hall are being carried out ahead of its reopening next year. Work on the Grade I-listed landmark has been ongoing since 2021.

The game between Bournemouth and Luton Town match has been postponed after player Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch.

Wham!‘s ‘Last Christmas’ at a recent match, potentially ruining the game ‘Whamaggedon’ for thousands.In the cult game ‘Whamaggedon’, players try and avoid the Wham! classic until Christmas Eve, and are knocked out of the game when they hear it.In Northampton Town’s game against Portsmouth on December 2, DJ Matt Facer made the unfortunate decision to spin the track. “I never knew people took it so seriously,” he said.