Eleanor Barlow

Crime

Grandfather of Jesse Lingard dies ahead of trial

Kenneth Lingard, 87, stood trial at Liverpool Crown Court last year, accused of sexually abusing a girl from the age of five.
15 Jun 2026
Woman who kept baby hidden in drawer under bed jailed for cruelty
Crime

Woman kept baby hidden in drawer under divan bed

Court told the mother concealed the baby's presence from her siblings by hiding her in the drawer of her divan bed

26 Nov 2024
UK

World’s oldest man dies in Southport care home aged 112

John Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26 1912.
26 Nov 2024
UK

World's oldest man dies in Southport care home aged 112

John Alfred Tinniswood became the oldest man in the world in April

26 Nov 2024
Music

Furniture linked to the Beatles which was destined for the dump now in museum

The set of chairs and table had been in the dressing room of a venue where the band performed in August 1962.
21 Nov 2024
Crime

Special school staff member jailed for assaults shown in undercover documentary

Elliott Millar was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison after he pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to assaulting three pupils at Life Wirral.
18 Nov 2024
Crime

Southport stabbings suspect due to appear in court

Axel Rudakubana, 18, is charged with the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, in July this year.
13 Nov 2024
MTV Europe Music Awards, in Manchester
Showbiz

Rita Ora pays tearful tribute to Liam Payne at MTV awards

Tributes have poured in since the former One Direction star died in October

11 Nov 2024
Music

Stars arrive on the red carpet for the MTV EMAs in Manchester

The red carpet was in a covered tent, meaning those attending were safe from the city’s typical rain.
10 Nov 2024
Music

Stars to battle it out at MTV EMAs in Manchester

Charli XCX, Raye and Dua Lipa are among the nominees.
10 Nov 2024
Crime

Crackdown on drugs planned for HMP Manchester after damning inspection

The prison, previously known as Strangeways, was found to be in urgent need of improvement, with ‘catastrophic levels’ of drugs and organised crime.
7 Nov 2024
Crime

Four cleared of assisting Christmas Eve gunman

Elle Edwards, 26, was killed when Connor Chapman opened fire outside the Lighthouse pub in Wirral on December 24, 2022.
6 Nov 2024
Crime

Jury considers verdicts in trial of four accused of helping Christmas Eve gunman

Danielle Dowdall, Roxanne Matthews, David Chambers and Paul Owen are accused of assisting Connor Chapman following the murder of Elle Edwards.
4 Nov 2024
UK

Thick smoke and bright flashes seen during fire at nuclear submarine shipyard

Two workers were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation following the incident at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
30 Oct 2024
UK

What is Axel Rudakubana charged with and why does motive matter?

Police have cautioned people against speculating on the motive for the attack.
29 Oct 2024
UK

Southport stabbing suspect charged with terror offence

Axel Rudakubana, 18, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court by videolink on Wednesday.

29 Oct 2024
UK

Timeline of events related to the Southport stabbings

Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, were fatally stabbed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29.
29 Oct 2024
Crime

Man denies assisting killer of beautician shot on Christmas Eve

Paul Owen, 55, said he bought cannabis and cocaine from a man he knew as Curly, but claimed he did not know he was Connor Chapman.
25 Oct 2024
Crime

Gunman’s uncle denies helping him to arrange ‘escape route’ after killing

David Chambers is accused of assisting Connor Chapman who murdered Elle Edwards outside a pub in Merseyside on Christmas Eve 2022.
24 Oct 2024
Crime

Woman spared prison after assaulting police officer in Southport disorder

Ellie Clarke was given a 20-month sentence, suspended for 18 months, for her part in disorder outside a mosque in the Merseyside town on July 30.
22 Oct 2024
Music

Liverpool mayor honours legacy of John Lennon on visit to New York

Steve Rotheram attended a meeting between music leaders from Merseyside and New York to discuss future projects
22 Oct 2024