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A London-listed building products company which was bailed out by investors during the pandemic is weighing a further cash call in the wake of a stinging profit warning.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole" in the public finances.

Competition among fuel retailers is "failing consumers" because drivers are still paying too much to fill up, according to regulators.

NatWest has an increasingly confident air about it.

The founder of TalkTalk has pledged a £400m package to the company's lenders in a bid to win their support for a wide-ranging refinancing.

Olympics officials have "deeply apologised" for announcing South Korean athletes as North Korean during the opening ceremony of the Paris games on Friday.

Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.

The Paris Olympics is officially under way after a spectacular opening ceremony featuring the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Zinedine Zidane.

Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.

When it comes to artistic swimming, Russia is an Olympic powerhouse. The national team has won every single event - team and duet - for the last six games in a row.

Hundreds of people attended Rochdale Borough Council’s first ever Rochdale in Rainbows Pride parade, on Saturday 13 July.

Bury FC fans are being invited to share their stories of what it’s been like to support their favourite football club.

Radcliffe Library will remain open while work to build brand new facilities at the Civic Hub takes place.

Over the next year, hundreds of Bury council homes will receive new and upgraded kitchens, bathrooms and windows.

Bury School Catering, Bury Council’s school dinner service, has achieved Food for Life Served Here Silver certification and the Green Kitchen Standard award from the Soil Association for serving healthy and sustainable meals.

Renowned local hospitality business The Royal Toby has renewed their support of Rochdale Feel Good Festival and are an official partner of this summer’s event.

Wheels are in motion to bring an exciting bespoke play area to Castleton, which will see bicycle-themed vibrant floor graphics and multiple play features for younger children.

Visitors to The Rock Shopping Centre had to look twice when they spotted live mannequins in store windows at the retail destination over the weekend.

A 24-hour transport pilot will get underway in parts of Greater Manchester from September 1 as the Bee Network looks to support the region’s night-time economy and those who work within it, from hospitality staff to health and logistics workers.

Bury FC fans are being invited to share their stories of what it’s been like to support their favourite football club.

Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are delighted to announce the return of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat to the Manchester Opera House having played to packed audiences in 2022. The sensational London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical returns to Manchester next year where it plays from 26th Feb – 9th March. Tickets go on General Sale June 14th at 10am. Further casting to be announced.

Ramsbottom will be the home of the latest 3G football pitch in the Bury area.

“On stage with KSI at Manchester Academy, that was the first time I ever touched a stage in my life.” 

Helen Pervaiz, 52, recently began work at Broughton House Veteran Care Village, after 30 years of working in the NHS as a community psychiatric nurse.

After a landslide victory for the Labour Party across Greater Manchester and a devastating loss for the Conservatives with not one seat secured in the county, we look at how well the Reform Party fared in Bury, Bolton, Oldham and Rochdale.

Bury's conservative group have reacted to last week's election defeat in Bury North.

The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner. 

A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.

A common type of bacteria has been found to make some cancers "melt", according to researchers.

The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind. 

The parents of three children who died in a house fire in east London have paid tribute to them, saying: "Your lives were a blessing."

A criminal investigation has been launched into an incident in which a police officer was filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.

A prison worker has admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate. 

Subway carriages being flogged for £5,000 each could become houses and even a sauna, it has been revealed.

Bury FC fans are being invited to share their stories of what it’s been like to support their favourite football club.

Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are delighted to announce the return of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat to the Manchester Opera House having played to packed audiences in 2022. The sensational London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical returns to Manchester next year where it plays from 26th Feb – 9th March. Tickets go on General Sale June 14th at 10am. Further casting to be announced.

Pep Guardiola says he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City.

Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.

Canada Women's gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics has been called into question by new information brought to light around the spy drone scandal which has seen head coach Bev Priestman suspended from the Paris Games, according to the country's Olympic Committee chief.

The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?

Curtis Jones has provided an insight into how Liverpool's style of play will change under Arne Slot, revealing a more patient, possession-based approach is on the cards.

A hockey player chose to have part of his finger amputated so he could compete at the Paris Olympics.

A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympic football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended.

A six-acre island off the Devon coast - complete with private beach, fortifications and planning permission for a luxury hotel - has been put up for sale.

Sharks in waters off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.

A tortoise miraculously managed to escape its home and climb on to train tracks, sparking delays for commuters.

Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).

Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.

Sometimes nothing compares to the real thing - as Dublin's wax museum discovered after it unveiled a figure of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.

Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.

A former Strictly Come Dancing star has told Sky News she believes show bosses have sometimes prioritised looks, rather than teaching ability, when it comes to picking professionals - and that dancers can be "brutal" to each other behind the scenes.