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
UK

Two charged after homes evacuated in former pit village

More than 100 houses in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, were cleared after an Army bomb squad was sent to a property on Wednesday.
10 May 2024
Crime

Former head teacher denies sexual abuse of children

Neil Foden, 66, denies preying on five youngsters.
9 May 2024
Science

Impact of music on people with dementia to be analysed in three-year project

It is hoped the therapy could reduce the need for health and care services and improve people’s quality of life.
8 May 2024
Celebrity News

Bernard Hill was ‘looking forward’ to reaction to final TV performance

Hill played the father of Martin Freeman’s character Chris Carson in the show.
7 May 2024
Politics

Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk

Figen Murray will spend the next 16 days walking to Downing Street where she will call for the implementation of Martyn’s Law.
7 May 2024
Crime

Two protesters fined after attempting to block road on day of Grand National

Animal Rising said their actions ‘helped shine the spotlight onto our broken relationship with animals and the natural world’.
3 May 2024
Business News

Starmer pledges crackdown on shoplifting in speech to retail workers

The Labour leader put shoplifters ‘on notice’ as he pledged 13,000 extra neighbourhood police on the beat.
30 Apr 2024
UK

Police name murder victim after human remains found in nature reserve

Greater Manchester detectives believe the torso found in Kersal Dale Wetlands, near Salford, was that of 67-year-old Stuart Everett.
30 Apr 2024
UK

Teenager composes theme tune and score for police drama

Patrick Bennett, 19, has provided the musical accompaniment for the second series of Granite Harbour, which is due to air on Friday on BBC One.
29 Apr 2024
UK

Two charged with murder after torso discovered in nature reserve

Formal identification is ongoing, but the remains found at Kersal Dale Wetlands are believed to be of a local man in his 60s.
29 Apr 2024
Celebrity News

Japanese tea service bought by George Harrison goes on display at Beatles museum

The set was one of three bought by Harrison in 1966 when touring Japan.
25 Apr 2024
UK

Lottery winners give back to hospital that saved son’s life

The group of 23 winners helped out with some gardening, planting borders alongside a new walkaway around the Alder Centre bereavement unit.
23 Apr 2024
Crime

Woman charged with murder of Baby Callum is granted bail

Joanne Sharkey is accused of murder and concealment of the birth of a child.
23 Apr 2024
Crime

Curtis Warren denies breaching serious crime prevention order

The 60-year-old, of Boldon, South Tyneside, entered not guilty pleas to 18 counts of failing to comply with a serious crime prevention order.
23 Apr 2024
UK

Woman arrested after car crashes through wall of primary school

Merseyside Police said a 39-year-old woman from Walton, Liverpool, had been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and careless driving.
22 Apr 2024
Showbiz

Peter Kay ‘gutted’ as opening performances for new arena postponed

Manchester’s Co-op Live was due to officially open this week with performances from the comedian

22 Apr 2024
UK

Car crashes through wall of primary school

A white Mercedes appeared to have gone through the wall of the school and could be seen inside a classroom.
22 Apr 2024
Crime

Trial date set for woman accused of murdering baby found in woodland in 1998

Joanne Sharkey is accused of murdering ‘Callum’, who was discovered close to the Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington 26 years ago.
18 Apr 2024
Crime

Woman appears in court charged with murder of baby found in woodland in 1998

Joanne Sharkey, 54, of West Derby, Liverpool, has been charged with murder and concealment of the birth of a child.
16 Apr 2024
UK

Minute’s silence held to mark 35 years since Hillsborough disaster

Flags were flown at half mast on civic buildings and football club sites throughout the day.
15 Apr 2024