The idyllic Cheshire village that's like paradise for families - and rated among best places to live in UK

The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and housing are two of the main issues that the local election in May is going to come down to, not ‘Partygate’, Leigh’s MP has said. James Grundy believes that those two issues are going to be what his constituents and those across Wigan are most concerned about when it comes time for them to hit the polling stations on May 5.

DONALD Trump has claimed that during his administration, he threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin “like he’s never been threatened before”. Speaking to Piers Morgan on TalkTV, the former US President agreed when asked if Mr Putin was a genocidal monster. He also claimed that the conflict would’ve been avoided had he been in office.

Stevie Nicks has announced a string of solo shows for this summer – tickets will be available from here.The Fleetwood Mac singer was already due to play various US festivals in 2022, including Bonnaroo, Sound On Sound, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Eddie Vedder‘s Ohana Festival.Nicks has now confirmed four new headline concerts, which will take place throughout June. She’ll play in Ridgefield, Washington (June 10), Mountain View, California (12), Salt Lake City, Utah (16) and Noblesville, Indiana (21).Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time this Friday (April 29).

A schoolboy teased by his own mum for looking like 'Boris Johnson's offspring' was left red-faced after hacking off his own fringe. George-Henry Denton, who hoped to one day grow his long locks into a man bun, took matters into his own hands after getting annoyed with the comparison to the messy-haired prime minister.

A rare Star Wars toy bought for 99p from a Tesco bargain bin has sold at auction for £2,000. The Yak-Face figure from Return of the Jedi, reduced from £1.59, was bought from the supermarket at some point during the 1980s.

A blood-soaked top. Blood-spattered trainers. These are the shocking keepsakes that the family of stabbing victim Yousef Makki want all parents to see, to encourage a conversation with their kids and prevent another family suffering the devastation caused by knife crime.

Tess Daly has delighted fans with a series of photographs taken during her recent holiday in France. The Strictly Come Dancing presenter escaped to the neighbouring country alongside her husband, Vernon Kay, and their two daughters, Phoebe, 17, and 12-year-old Amber - and judging by the snaps, they had an idyllic time away.MORE: Tess Daly steals the show in striking golden top on night outThe mother-of-two shared several gorgeous snaps, one showing her looking stunning by the sea in a black mini skirt, white shirt and black Mint Velvet sandals, another of Vernon looking summery in white shorts and a navy T-shirt, and then a rare photo of Vernon posing for the camera next to their two daughters, who are looking away.WATCH: Tess Daly looks flawless as she tackles intense workout"So grateful for a few family days away in one of my favourite places, for a little mini-break.

Emmerdale spoilers can reveal that she soon has good reason to worry. Next week, Emmerdale favourite Gabby returns home and finds no sign of Thomas or Amelia.The young mum immediately begins to worry as she secretly fears Jamie has taken baby Thomas away from her.Luckily, Dawn Fletcher is on hand to reassure her and tells her that Jamie will not be returning back to the village any time sooon.Despite Dawn's reassurance, she is privately wondering about the possibility of Jamie returning to herself and later decides not to reveal some news she's learnt to Gabby.Does Dawn know more about where Jamie is that she's letting on?A few weeks ago, during Thomas' christening, Gabby was left shocked when she heard Millie talking to Thomas and telling the baby that their dad can't wait to see him.Hearing Millie talk through the baby monitor, Gabby now feels assured that Jamie is alive and well but still has no clue where he could be.The following week, Gabby and Dawn tried to hunt Jamie down but had no luck but they did discover his watch.Actress Rosie Bentham, who plays Gabby recently spoke to Digital Spy about whether Gabby's scheming side will resurface if Jamie makes an appearance.She said: "Right now Gabby is just enjoying motherhood and her status at Home Farm.

Emmerdale fans have been beside themselves watching Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) trying to recover since sadly suffering a stroke. But his partner Rhona Goskirk, played by Zoe Henry, has been there every step of the way. However, next week, just as Marlon’s health seems to be getting better, things take a turn for the worse.

Katy Perry and Luke Bryan after reaching a tie in the inaugural Judge's Song Contest picked Lady K to advance on Monday's episode of American Idol on ABC.The season 20 episode featured a contest within the competition as each judge picked songs for the top 11 to perform and earned a point if they chose their song.Katy, 37, and Luke, 45, each finished with four points during the two-hour episode, while Lionel Richie, 72, racked up three points. Inaugural contest:Katy Perry and Luke Bryan after reaching a tie in the inaugural Judge's Song Contest picked Lady K to advance on Monday's episode of American Idol on ABCSince Katy and Luke tied, they decided together which of the bottom two contestants should advance and chose 25-year-old Alabama singer Lady K.Fellow Alabama singer Tristen Gressett, 17, was eliminated from the competition.

Naomi Ackie is saving all her love for the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”!

Donald Trump has taunted Prince Harry by claiming he made the Queen smile 'like she never has before'. It comes after Prince Harry told the Today show that his grandmother has "always got a great sense of humour" in their conversations when he was asked about his surprise visit to see her at Windsor Castle earlier this month.

Afrofuturistic hairstyles to the condom she wore over her eye to promote safe sex to her purple leather looks, she constantly raised the bar across fashion and beauty. At the time of her passing in 2002, she was working on a clothing line in collaboration with her uncle, Kyle Young. The two were developing an extension of Young’s brand, called, Kyle Young: The Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes collection.

Naomi Ackie is saving all her love for the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, TheStar Wars actress is embodying the late diva in the film, due out this December, and fans got a first look at her portrayal of the legendary vocalist when the poster was released on Monday. The biopic is directed by director Kasi Lemmons and written by Anthony McCarten.On the poster, Ackie's Houston is standing facing the heavens with her arms outstretched.

Blac Chyna, ex-boyfriend Rob Kardashian, and his family.Chyna, whose real name is Angela Renée White, took the court to the Kardashians to convince the jury that she is owed $300 million in damages due to the alleged interference with her reality show’s future. While the case is still open, people started wondering what other celebrities have been at the center of some of the most high-profile lawsuits.

Fox News personality Tucker Carlson celebrated Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter today with a two word tweet.

Kylie Jenner took the stand on Monday in the ongoing civil trial between her famous family of reality TV royalty and their foe — Rob Kardashian‘s ex, Blac Chyna.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has announced she has split from husband Richie Myler. The TV star shared the heartbreaking news in an Instagram post on Monday night. It comes just four months after Helen,38,welcomed her third child, daughter Elsie Kate, with Richie, 31. They are also parents to son Ernie, six, and Louis, four. In her short statement, Helen told her followers: ‘Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.

Left Eye, TLC’s forward-thinking rap diva who died in a car accident on April 25, 2002. To Raina, she was Lisa, a fun-loving sister-friend with a heart of gold. This high regard is the backbone of a forthcoming, untitled documentary about the musician.

Helen Skelton has split from her husband Richie Myler. The Countryfile presenter, 38, announced the news that her marriage is over on instagram tonight, just four months after she and the rugby player, 31, welcomed a third child.

Downton Abbey star Allen Leech, 40, is expecting his second baby with wife Jessica Blair Herman. The loved-up couple shared their news when the latter debuted her pregnancy at the premiere for the new movie, A New Era, where the star was attending in support of her husband - whom she got engaged to in 2018.The pair looked happier than ever as they posed and grinned on the red carpet, and in almost all of the snaps mum-of-one Jessica, 34, cradled her growing baby bump. Wearing a black long-sleeved velvet gown, the star looked incredible in her fitted glamorous dress for the occasion.