Aged 85, the actor and musician - best known as Jim in beloved sitcom The Royle Family, Bobby Grant in Brookside and the film Mike Bassett: England Manager - is relishing his role in Irish Annie's, ...

Paula Chapman, who is at the helm of the Black Bull in Clayton - our Telegraph & Argus Pub of the Week - says the inn is renowned for being friendly. “It is very welcoming to locals and visitors.

The King hosted a special reception for cancer charities at Buckingham Palace, revealing his appreciation for the "profound impact of ...