Eleanor Barlow
Crime
Driver and passenger sentenced over fatal crash after car topped 130mph
Uways Hussain was driving a VW Golf GTI belonging to his friend when he ran a red light and crashed into another car, killing Sylvester Abayomi.
29 May 2026
UK
Families of surviving Southport children say they fear they are being forgotten
The attack took the lives of three children at a dance class in July 2024.
22 May 2026
UK
Man ‘abducted’ by mother at 11 tells documentary of ‘complicated’ relationship
Alex Batty went missing in 2017 after going on a trip to Spain.
13 May 2026
Environment
Record-breaking hydroplane Bluebird K7 returns to Coniston Water
The restored boat returned to the lake where it crashed in January 1967 killing its driver, Donald Campbell.
11 May 2026
UK
Prince of Wales speaks of ‘fond memories’ on return to airbase
William visited RAF Valley in Anglesey to mark the station’s 85th anniversary.
28 Apr 2026
Crime
XL bully owner jailed after dog savaged pensioner in fatal attack
John McColl, 84, died from severe injuries around a month after the 45-minute attack in Warrington in February last year.
17 Apr 2026
Crime
Southport families’ lawyer calls for individuals to lose jobs after failures
A public inquiry found the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe ‘could and should have been prevented’.
14 Apr 2026
UK
Crowds cheer on as Grand National winner crosses the line
I Am Maximus, who won in 2024, became the eighth horse to win the race twice.
11 Apr 2026
UK
Crowds brave the elements at Aintree ahead of Grand National
Umbrellas, coats and handbags were used as cover for racegoers who had dressed in their finest.
11 Apr 2026
UK
Racegoers hoping for sunshine and good luck ahead of Grand National
Crowds arrived at Aintree racecourse in Merseyside on Saturday before the world-famous steeplechase, due to take place at 4pm.
11 Apr 2026
UK
Ladies Day hats turn heads at Aintree
Among the expected crowd of 50,000 at the Merseyside racecourse was Zara Tindall, wearing a cream trouser suit with matching hat.
10 Apr 2026
Crime
Former footballer Joey Barton denies assault outside golf club
He pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
7 Apr 2026
UK
King presents Maundy gifts as service is held in Wales for only the second time
The King presented Royal Maundy gifts to 77 men and 77 women at St Asaph Cathedral in North Wales.
2 Apr 2026
Crime
Man convicted after XL bully savaged pensioner in fatal attack
John McColl, 84, died a month after he was attacked by the dog in Warrington, Cheshire, last February.
31 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
LS Lowry artwork goes on display in school
It is the first time the Tate has loaned a work from its collection to a school.
27 Mar 2026
Crime
Owner of dog which killed OAP says he wouldn’t wish attack on ‘worst enemy’
John McColl, aged 84, died after the incident in Warrington last February.
27 Mar 2026
Showbiz27 Mar 2026
Olivia Dean cleans up at Mobo awards with three wins
London singer continues her awards ceremony dominance as she wins song and album of the year gongs and is named best female act
Crime
Former footballer Joey Barton denied bail over assault charge
He is accused of attacking Kevin Lynch near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on March 8.
20 Mar 2026
UK
Ex-footballer Joey Barton appears in court charged with assault
He has been remanded in custody and the case sent to crown court.
10 Mar 2026
UK
Former footballer Joey Barton arrested after assault claim
A man was taken to hospital with injuries to his face and ribs after the incident in Merseyside.
10 Mar 2026
Crime
Southport families express alarm after ‘copycat’ teenager avoids custody
The court heard the boy described Rudakubana as a ‘hero’ with similar interests in ‘genocides and that’.
10 Mar 2026