As companies and start-ups flock to the Valley, the demand for a highly skilled workforce is at an all-time high.

Democrats are growing more confident of winning a majority in the House in the November elections. But the party's agenda remains a work in progress.

Key players have gone, the manager is leaving and has criticised the club and upset fans - yet Crystal Palace's chaotic campaign could still end in European glory.

Ballot papers are tipped out of boxes during the vote count for the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, Britain ...