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Strictly Come Dancing star forced to pull out of show Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has been forced to miss this week of Strictly Come Dancing due to illness.

Strictly Come Dancing star forced to pull out of show

'Don’t buy this horrible wine' say experts, as Aldi launches new ranges Aldi’s latest 'horrible' wine hit has caused chaos after stealing the show on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen and shoppers can’t get enough.

'Don’t buy this horrible wine' say experts, as Aldi launches new ranges

How fast can I drive before triggering a speed camera? Car expert explains What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists

How fast can I drive before triggering a speed camera? Car expert explains

The minimum temperature your heating should set at to avoid condensation & mould Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

The minimum temperature your heating should set at to avoid condensation & mould

£119m 'parking fine nightmare' as wardens like 'pirates in a sea of cars' Parking fines are hitting not just tradespeople but consumers and firms in all sectors, say business owners and consumers.

£119m 'parking fine nightmare' as wardens like 'pirates in a sea of cars'

Bottomless Traitors-themed brunch launches in Manchester Motley in Manchester has launched Sinners Brunch, a new bottomless dining experience based on the hit TV show The Traitors

Bottomless Traitors-themed brunch launches in Manchester

Tried and tested: The best 2025 beauty advent calendars for every budget We have tried and tested beauty advent calendars from M&S, Aldi, Lookfantastic, Sephora, Lush and more and ranked our favourites for 2025.

Tried and tested: The best 2025 beauty advent calendars for every budget

Appeal launched to trace man police want to speak to after car damaged in Sale An image has been shared of a man police want to speak to in connection with a car being damaged in Sale

Appeal launched to trace man police want to speak to after car damaged in Sale

Toilet limescale can be gone in a flash if households use this one 30p item Lemons and lemon juice can be used to help clean those stubborn limescale spots in your toilet - here's how.

Toilet limescale can be gone in a flash if households use this one 30p item

Unite warns of more Bee Network strikes without pay agreement Unite the Union has warned of more Bee Network bus disruption later in October if an ongoing pay row is not resolved with Stagecoach and Metroline.

Unite warns of more Bee Network strikes without pay agreement

The Streets are heading back on tour to play iconic album in 2026 Mike Skinner and The Streets are heading back on tour, performing their iconic 2004 album A Grand Don’t Come For Free

The Streets are heading back on tour to play iconic album in 2026

‘I still believe we can change the world’ says music legend Graham Nash As a songwriter Graham Nash has never been one to shy away from pointing out the inequalities in the world, letting his music introduce a different perspective

‘I still believe we can change the world’ says music legend Graham Nash

New running event with £1,800 prize coming to Trafford next year The Endure Relays, a new team running event, will debut at Sale Water Park in Trafford

New running event with £1,800 prize coming to Trafford next year

Free food market coming to Altrincham to take the 'stress out of Christmas' A free food market is launching in Altrincham, offering visitors the chance to meet top regional food and drink producers

Free food market coming to Altrincham to take the 'stress out of Christmas'

What will the weather be like in Trafford this weekend? The Met Office has forecast a mostly sunny and mild weekend in Altrincham and acrossTrafford

What will the weather be like in Trafford this weekend?

What time are builders allowed to make loud noise in a residential area? For retired neighbours or people working from home, this can present a whole host of problems.

What time are builders allowed to make loud noise in a residential area?

Liam Gallagher message sparks new Oasis tour dates theories among fans Rumours have been swirling that there could be more Oasis tour dates in 2026.

Liam Gallagher message sparks new Oasis tour dates theories among fans

5 spooky horror films you need to see in UK cinemas this October The Conjuring: Last Rites, Good Boy and The Strangers: Chapter 2 are among a set of horror films you can see in UK cinemas in October 2025

5 spooky horror films you need to see in UK cinemas this October

Festive fun as stunning visitor attraction to transform into 'winter wonderland' A popular garden destination is set to host a festive light and sound experience

Festive fun as stunning visitor attraction to transform into 'winter wonderland'

Baby Loss Awareness Week: Trafford Palazzo to host remembrance event The Wave of Light remembrance event will return to Trafford Palazzo on Wednesday, October 15

Baby Loss Awareness Week: Trafford Palazzo to host remembrance event

United Utilities to begin £1.4m water network upgrade in Sale A £1.4million water network upgrade is set to begin in Sale next week

United Utilities to begin £1.4m water network upgrade in Sale

People arrested in connection with synagogue terror investigation released People arrested following the terror attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue will be all be released without charge, counter terrorism police have confirmed.

People arrested in connection with synagogue terror investigation released

Synagogue killer rang 999 pledging Islamic State allegiance during attack Synagogue killer Jihad Al-Shamie rang 999 during his deadly attack pledging allegiance to the so-called Islamic State terror group, police have said.

Synagogue killer rang 999 pledging Islamic State allegiance during attack

Brits warned of five-day rule they should follow amid new Covid strains Stratus and Nimbus are the two latest variants of Covid, with experts warning that a key symptom can be found in many of those infected

Brits warned of five-day rule they should follow amid new Covid strains

Louis Tomlinson breaks silence on 'impossibly difficult' death of Liam Payne The 33-year-old singer has reflected on the death of his late One Direction bandmate almost a year on from the tragedy.

Louis Tomlinson breaks silence on 'impossibly difficult' death of Liam Payne

What time is Celebrity Traitors on tonight and how many episodes are there? Stars such as Alan Carr, Sir Stephen Fry, Clare Balding and Paloma Faith are among those heading to Ardross Castle in Scotland for the BBC series.

What time is Celebrity Traitors on tonight and how many episodes are there?

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Number of assaults on council workers reported in Trafford between 2022 and 2025 Almost 6,000 council workers have reported assaults and abuse in the last three years across Greater Manchester - with more than 400 incidents taking place in Trafford.

Number of assaults on council workers reported in Trafford between 2022 and 2025

UPDATES: Men brought to major trial facing 'terrorism' charges Three men have been brought before a trial accused of terrorism related offences.

UPDATES: Men brought to major trial facing 'terrorism' charges

How to win a day a London design studio and help shape women's golf fashion American Golf launches a competition inviting golfers to design a new women’s polo for the Stromberg collection

How to win a day a London design studio and help shape women's golf fashion