Tragedy as Rochdale man travelling to Pakistan 'shot and killed' on way to 'surprise his family'

Labour have chosen the leader of Lancashire county council to fight the Rochdale by-election sparked by the death of sitting MP Sir Tony Lloyd. Coun Azhar Ali had been named on a shortlist of three to succeed Sir Tony who died on January 17 aged 73, alongside Rochdale-born Paul Waugh, chief political commentator for the i newspaper, and Wigan councillor Nazia Rehman.

A Salford councillor who sparked controversy and calls for his resignation after winning a seat 160 miles away in the Cotswolds has finally revealed when he will give up his seat on the city council - nine months after winning the seat and moving to the wealthy Tetbury with Upton constituency in Gloucestershire.

What To Watch. Today we recommend a mix of new releases and newly available titles, from movies and shows, all available to stream on the most popular platforms.What to Watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week - Jan 12What to Watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week - January 19Sofia Vergara is back on TV, with “Griselda” premiering on Netflix over the past week. The series follows the rise and fall of Griselda Blanco, one of the most successful drug lords in history.“Queer Eye” is back for its eighth season, set in New Orleans.

Manchester City are back in FA Cup action on Friday night as they take on Tottenham in the fourth round of the competition.

Chicharito Hernández is going back to his roots. The Mexican player has just signed a contract with the Mexican team Chivas. Hernández launched his professional career with Chivas, first signing with the team in 2006.Chicharito Hernández confirms he’s leaving LA GalaxyChicharito Hernández and Peso Pluma have a blast at NBA gameThe news were on press release issued by Chivas.

Former Manchester United star Javier Hernandez has signed for a new club after leaving LA Galaxy.

A young man was tragically found dead in woodland at a golf club in Bolton on Wednesday morning (January 24). Police were called to a concern for the welfare of a man on Broadford Road, in Bolton, at around 8am.

Powers to expand Greater Manchester Police powers to stop and search individuals in some parts of the city have been extended and expanded, following an altercation outside a shop yesterday (January 22). After the altercation, one teenager was arrested.

Tributes have been paid to a doctor who looked after patients in Stockport for over four decades. Dr Sikander Malik worked at four GP practices and two hospitals during his 43 years spent working in the borough.

Jadon Sancho has admitted a return to Borussia Dortmund was 'always on his mind' during his time with Manchester United.

A number of flights have been cancelled at the Manchester Airport as the country prepares for Storm Isha. Departures and arrivals from London, Scotland and Ireland have seen disruption ahead of the storm.

A man stabbed his wife to death before turning the knife on himself.

English Teacher have announced their debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’ and shared new single ‘Albert Road’.The Leeds four-piece will release their first full-length record on April 12 via Island, and the new track follows previous singles ‘Mastermind Specialism’, ‘Nearly Daffodils’ and ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’.Speaking of the album, vocalist Lily Fontaine said: “I want this album to feel like you’ve gone to space and it turns out it’s almost identical to Doncaster.

Brooklyn Beckham will be launching a pop-up restaurant exclusively available on the Uber Eats app, later this month. The aspiring chef, 24, has created a selection of his favourite comfort food, which will be available in London for two days. Prices start at £10 and the menu includes popular dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, Wagyu Bolognese, and a very special English Breakfast Sandwich.

Variety Staff Follow Us on Twitter Known for “Chinatown,” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Pianist,” Roman Polanski is one of the most acclaimed directors in cinematic history. He is also a convicted child rapist who has faced several sexual assault allegations over the course of his career. In “Disgraced Genius,” the fifth episode of Variety and iHeart Podcasts’ true crime podcast “Variety Confidential,” host Tracy Pattin and co-host Matt Donnelly, Variety’s senior entertainment and media writer, examine Polanski’s downfall after decades of Hollywood reverence.

David Quinti only used to gamble on the weekends with his friends. It started out as a few quid here and there. It was just a bit of fun.

Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend after progressing to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Monday night.

ITV is welcoming in the new year with a huge line-up of gripping dramas. Their latest offering, After The Flood, focuses on the secrets of a quaint village devastated by high waters.

The Traitors is back on BBC One with its second series this week, and a new group of contestants are competing for a prize fund worth up to £120,000.The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, takes place at the Ardross Castle estate in Scotland. Among the contestants is Diane Carson, 63, who has already become a fan favourite on social media. Family life It's understood Diane, originally from Northern Ireland, lives in Lancashire with her husband, and she's a parent and grandparent.

Police searching for a missing Scots woman have been speaking to members of the public in the area where she was last seen over two weeks ago. Laura Wilkie, 43, was last spotted sitting on a bench near the Millennium Bridge in Ayr at around 8.30pm on Monday, December 18.