Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he held telephone talks with US President Donald Trump and agreed to hold “productive” discussions at an upcoming tariff talks between the two sides.

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Ashton Berkhauer, energy expert at MoneySuperMarket, comments on the news today that the energy price cap will fall to £1,720.

Lostock captain James Evans has revealed how returning professional Akbar Ur Rehman is desperate to help the club repeat last season’s ...

The Key PE Cup final saw two outstanding teams go head-to-head as St Peter’s Smithills Deane took on St Thomas of Canterbury in a gripping ...

Former Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt says he is ready to return to the game four months on from his departure at the Toughsheet Stadium.

Retail sales volumes were up 1.2% in April 2025, following a rise of 0.1% in March 2025 (revised down from 0.4%). April’s retail sales growth surpassed expectations, with analysts having predicted a 0 ...

A fire has broken out at an industrial estate off St Helens Road Crews were called at around midnight to the fire Surrounding roads are shut including part of St Helens Road ...

Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July, Ofgem has confirmed. The typical bill will drop by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator’s new price cap – which sets the limit on how much firms ...

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage to his right knee during a clash with Arsenal in September. One month later, the Spain international was named men’s Ballon ...

This week's pub is in a village that sits on the shores of the River Irwell and has a "good group" of regulars.