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
Crime26 Nov 2024
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
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
UK26 Nov 2024
World's oldest man dies in Southport care home aged 112
John Alfred Tinniswood became the oldest man in the world in April
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
Showbiz11 Nov 2024
Rita Ora pays tearful tribute to Liam Payne at MTV awards
Tributes have poured in since the former One Direction star died in October
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
UK29 Oct 2024
Southport stabbing suspect charged with terror offence
Axel Rudakubana, 18, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court by videolink on Wednesday.
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