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
Crime1 Aug 2024
Teenager appears in court charged with murder of girls
The boy, 17, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court charged with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.
UK
Prime Minister thanks emergency services after Southport attack response
Sir Keir Starmer also laid a floral tribute at the scene on Hart Street in Southport.
30 Jul 2024
UK
Family of man kicked by police officer want to see ‘calm prevail’
Roads and tram lines were blocked in Manchester city centre on Thursday night during a protest after a police officer was suspended.
26 Jul 2024
UK25 Jul 2024
Burnham calls for calm as police officer is suspended over video
Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, said the situation had been complicated but it was right that a policeman had been suspended.
Crime
Woman denies murder of baby found in woodland 26 years ago
Joanne Sharkey, 55, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court.
25 Jul 2024
UK
Police officer suspended after footage sparks protest
Video on social media appeared to show an officer kick and stamp on the head of a man at Manchester Airport.
25 Jul 2024
UK
Police officer removed from duty after ‘shocking’ airport kicking video
Four men were arrested at Manchester Airport for affray and assault on emergency service workers, police said.
24 Jul 2024
UK
House fire which killed couple not suspicious, police say
Josh Pearson, 28, and Danielle Bamber, 24, died in the blaze in Blackpool.
24 Jul 2024
UK
Amphibious vehicle has final checks in Liverpool with dock tours set to return
Splash Tours Liverpool is due to begin operating within weeks.
19 Jul 2024
UK
Barber who shaved St George cross into his hair among fans in Berlin
Fans of England and Spain gathered near the Brandenburg Gate on Sunday as excitement built ahead of the match.
14 Jul 2024
UK13 Jul 2024
England fans spend thousands to reach Berlin ahead of Euro final
Football fans spend thousands to watch England in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin
UK
William reunited with flying instructor on ‘nostalgic’ return to RAF base
The Prince of Wales served at RAF Valley in North Wales for three years.
9 Jul 2024
UK
Prince of Wales to return to former airbase as honorary air commodore
On Tuesday, William will visit RAF Valley in Anglesey, North Wales, as its Royal Honorary Air Commodore.
9 Jul 2024
UK
Millionaire midwife still delivering babies a decade on from lottery win
Her first purchase following the win was a pair of Jimmy Choos.
8 Jul 2024
Crime
Schoolgirl who died in coach crash was one of few wearing seatbelt, inquest told
Jessica Baker, 15, was on her way to West Kirby Grammar School in Wirral, Merseyside, when the coach crashed on the M53.
4 Jul 2024
Crime
Former headteacher jailed for 17 years for sexual abuse of girls
Neil Foden, 66, was convicted in May.
1 Jul 2024
UK28 Jun 2024
Appeal for expert volunteers to join ‘massive search’ for Jay Slater
The 19-year-old, from Lancashire, disappeared following an attempt to walk back to his accommodation in Tenerife on June 17.
Crime
Student who stabbed stepfather given indefinite hospital order
Benjamin Moglione was suffering from postictal psychosis, which occurs after seizures, at the time of the incident.
27 Jun 2024
Politics20 Jun 2024
Nigel Farage sings along to Eminem on stage in Blackpool
The song Without Me features the lyrics ‘Guess who’s back, back again?’.
Politics
Nigel Farage enjoys clay pigeon shoot on campaign trail
He met supporters at Catton Hall in Frodsham, Cheshire, before trying out some clay pigeon shooting at the outdoor activity centre.
20 Jun 2024