The Alawite Muslim group was seen as privileged during the rule of former leader Bashar Assad but has suffered repeated violence since his fall.

The US is “working very hard” with the UK on negotiating a “great” trade deal, vice president JD Vance has said. US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports to the United States ...

The search for a missing 80-year-old man who was last seen more than three weeks ago has come to an end after police have "exhausted ...

The trial could force Meta to dump Instagram and WhatsApp in the wake of claims the tech giant illegally monopolised the market.

Greater Manchester Police have arrested more than 300 suspected domestic abusers within a week across the county ...

“More shovels in the ground” are needed to solve Bolton’s pressing housing needs, a meeting has heard. This comes with Bolton’s waiting list for housing standing at the tens of thousands with families ...

Three shopworkers have bid a fond farewell to their friends and colleagues after clocking up decades of services between them.

A Radcliffe primary school has been praised for its “authentic and passionate leadership” by CSI education inspectors ...

More than 1,250 meals were handed out to staff and visitors at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust to help those observing Ramadan to break their fast ...

Environment Agency data reveals the extent of sewage pumped into Bolton's waterways in 2024. Figures show that storm overflows spilled a record 3.61 million hours of sewage into rivers, lakes and ...

A stunning installation created by members of the community is taking shape in Andrew Lane Park, Astley Bridge. The 'snake' will be made up of hundreds of colourful pebbles painted by locals and put ...