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
Horse that collapsed after Grand National dies
Jockey Michael Nolan was suspended after riding Celebre D’Allen.
8 Apr 2025
Politics
Nigel Farage serenaded in the street on campaign visit
The Reform UK leader was in Runcorn ahead of the by-election.
7 Apr 2025
UK
Thousands cheer on Grand National winner at Aintree
Two of the horses were assessed on course by veterinary teams after the race.
5 Apr 2025
UK
Racegoers arrive at Aintree for ‘great day out’ at Grand National
The famous steeplechase will be held at 4pm.
5 Apr 2025
UK
Racegoers soak up the sun at Aintree’s Ladies Day
More than 48,000 people were at the Merseyside racecourse on Friday.
4 Apr 2025
UK
Nine-year-old hopes to be lucky charm for Grand National runner
Joshua Duckworth rubbed a ‘lucky medal’ on the nose of his favourite horse, Iroko, ahead of the steeplechase.
4 Apr 2025
UK
Woman to commentate on Grand National for first time in more than 70 years
Gina Bryce will take the third leg of the commentary from Aintree racecourse.
4 Apr 2025
UK
Crowds arrive for opening day of Aintree
More than 150,000 people are due to attend the three-day race meet.
3 Apr 2025
UK
Drones banned from flying above racecourse during Aintree festival
The temporary flight restriction zone has been put in place by police.
2 Apr 2025
UK
Family ‘devastated’ following death of great-grandfather attacked by XL bully
John McColl, 84, died more than a month after the incident in Warrington, Cheshire.
1 Apr 2025
Crime
Man sentenced for stalking Strictly judge Shirley Ballas
Kyle Shaw, of Birkenhead, Wirral, admitted the charge at an earlier hearing.
1 Apr 2025
UK31 Mar 2025
Pensioner, 84, attacked by XL bully dog dies in hospital
The victim died on Sunday after being taken to hospital following the incident in Warrington on February 24
UK
Woman identified a year after body found in river
Laura Stanley’s body was found by a member of the public in the River Mersey near Chorlton Water Park in Manchester.
31 Mar 2025
Tech
NCA officer charged following alleged Bitcoin theft
According to the force, the cryptocurrency was worth nearly £60,000 in 2017.
13 Mar 2025
UK
Cunard searches for stories behind photos in anniversary exhibition
To mark its anniversary, the luxury shipping company has collected images from former guests, employees, celebrities and newspaper archives.
13 Mar 2025
UK
Merseyside police chief announces retirement
Chief Constable Serena Kennedy will retire from the force at the end of August.
13 Mar 2025
Politics
No misconduct case for officers who tried to ‘deflect blame’ after Hillsborough
Families bereaved by the stadium disaster in Sheffield in 1989 have been sent a letter from the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
12 Mar 2025
Crime
Teenager murdered sister after telling her he wanted to practise a headlock
Mali Bennett-Smith was sentenced to a minimum term of detention of 10 years and five months.
10 Mar 2025Crime
Teenager jailed for stabbing 19-year-old sister to death
Mali Bennett-Smith attacked Luka Bennett-Smith at their home in Bristol in October.
10 Mar 2025
Crime
Gang who posed as electricity workers to power cannabis farms jailed
The firm was registered on Companies House and both McGinn and Roberts had LinkedIn profiles.
7 Mar 2025