Greater Manchester

Two University of Manchester academics have formulated a six-point plan based on their own research to protect women runners from abuse.

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has issued a joint statement after a consultation to close almost all rail ticket offices in the country ended.

This week, we are told, is the grimmest of the year – a time when we realise that every last piece of chocolate in the house has finally been eaten and that we will, in more ways than one, be paying for the festive fun until the summer.