Ashton in Makerfield2 hrs agoGreens can bring 'hope and joy' says Makerfield by-election candidateMakerfield by-election Green candidate Saraf Wakefield pledfdaction on two" big buckets of issues"2 hrs ago6 hrs ago'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister.6 hrs ago6 days agoUK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy BurnhamLabour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right".6 days ago6 days agoFormer Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' postThe Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".6 days ago7 days agoGreen Party candidate pulls out of by-electionChris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate.7 days ago7 days agoGreen Party selects nurse as Makerfield candidateChris Kennedy was selected by local party members following a hustings.7 days ago7 days agoMakerfield by-election contest date confirmedThe by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons who won the seat in 2024.7 days ago6 May 2026Four in hospital after car hits five other vehiclesGreater Manchester Police believe the driver of one of the cars suffered a medical episode at the wheel.6 May 202615 Jan 2026Bus taken off road after boys fell from windowTwo 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old were taken to hospital after falling from the top deck.15 Jan 2026...
