Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Manchester - review Rock god Slash launched his UK tour with an electric and energetic performance in Manchester last night. Music
Police hunt armed robber who terrorised elderly borough couple in their own home Officers are appealing for information after an elderly couple were threatened and robbed in their home in the early hours of this morning. Crime
Roadworks update North West: All planned works Monday, February 18 to Sunday, February 24 Here are the planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week. Transport
Masterchef - A love/hate affair with the gruesome twosome of the BBC kitchen I have a love/hate relationship with Masterchef (BBC1, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays), which was back this week, for an incredible 15th season. Arts
Bolton Wanderers player Jason Lowe signs as new ambassador for Derian House in Chorley Professional footballer Jason Lowe has become ambassador for Derian House Children’s Hospice. News
Lancashire pair jailed for life after stabbing vulnerable man to death and burning his body A man and a woman from Skelmersdale have been jailed for life for beating and stabbing a vulnerable man to death, before setting fire to his body. Crime
Recipe for chocolate mousse dessert with caramel glaze and salted caramel popcorn Head Pastry chef at Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Ian Cooper, shares his recipe for a decadent chocolate mousse dessert with caramel glaze and salted caramel popcorn. News
REGIONAL: Man left fighting for his life after hit and run by thieves who stole his car A man is fighting for his life after thieves stole his car and struck him at speed as they made their getaway in Ashton-under-Lyne. Crime
Here is how to beat urinary tract infections Medical herbalist Jenny Logan writes about effective treatments to flush bad bacteria out of the urinary tract. News
Here is how to be smart when buying treats Dan Donohue, of Fitness Formation, writes about making eating healthy a habit, rather than a chore. News
Jimmy Cricket pays tribute to June Whitfield Columnist Jimmy Cricket shares his memories of his good friend, comedy actress June Whitfield, who died at the end of last year. News
Someone has destroyed a Manchester Arena attack memorial tree just days after it was planted Heartless vandals have destroyed a tree that was planted in tribute to the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack. News
Lancashire foster carers celebrated Lancashire foster carers who have looked after children for many years have been honoured with a lunch at County Hall. News
Borough MP invites Amazon boss over to discuss tax affairs Borough MP Jo Platt has invited one of Amazon’s bosses to her constituency to address her concerns over its tax affairs. Politics
The top six questions people are asking Google about Brexit We've taken a look at the top six topics people have been Googling in relation to Brexit. News
Revealed: Wigan's most antisocial areas - according to the police The worst hotspots for reports of ASB in Wigan have been revealed. News
Councillors could be suspended without pay for bad behaviour Badly behaved councillors could be suspended without pay by their town halls under new proposals. Politics
Inseparable gay penguins tie the knot at lavish wedding ceremony Two devoted showbiz penguins have got married in style, with their lavish big gay wedding day captured in a special video. News
CE marking after Brexit The current CE safety certificate symbol, which shows consumers that an item meets legal requirements, belongs to the EU. Business
Understanding the transition period in the case of a no deal Brexit Will there still be a transition period if we leave the EU without a deal? News