The recent by-election in Rochdale, won not by Labour or Conservative but George Galloway, raised questions about whether the Gaza vote could impact broader election outcomes
Bolton elects one third of the council each year, with a rest year every four years, and Labour will be hoping to reclaim control
There are 21 seats up for grabs in Bolton’s local elections on 2 May - but all parties will be ultimately trying to deliver a reasonable service on 'totally savage' budget cuts
No change in control of Bolton - but plenty of isolated drama, and the Green Party winning its first ever seat
Panic and greed fuel spike in tenants being evicted under the infamous "Section 21" - but the stage for the crisis has been set by decades of bad policy.
More and more people are paying rent to their mates - but this leaves occupiers unprotected and unsure of their rights.
The division between "freehold" and "leasehold" is a monster hybrid of medieval law and postwar housing booms, unique to England and Wales. The cross-party move for reform has been stymied by Tory leadership convulsions. Now campaigners hope it can get back on track.
Yes, prices could crash. No, it won’t help you.