Ashton in Makerfield

Drivers face one-hour delays after crash closes M6

The M6 has been shut near Newton-le-Willows after a crash between a van and a lorry.

Protestors walked on to a private estate in Wigan as part of their calls for the right to roam.

A Catholic church is given upgraded listed status for its "architectural and historic significance".

The former Greater Manchester mayor is seen as favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.

Residents react after the now ex-mayor of Greater Manchester stormed to victory in Makerfield.

Reform UK's Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat "any other [Labour] candidate"

Fourteen candidates dream of becoming the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?

People living and working in Ashton-in-Makerfield say youth antisocial behaviour is still a problem.