Michelle Pearson died almost two years after the house fire that also killed her four children.

New Lancashire signing Shreyas Iyer is to undergo shoulder surgery following his injury in India's ODI against England.

Liverpool Labour group "totally rejects" ex-mayor Joe Anderson's bid for the city to pay his costs.

Luke Shaw says he regrets "letting down" England boss Gareth Southgate in the past and wants to "focus on the future" after being recalled.

Argentine striker Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

The lifting of lockdown restrictions means outdoor sport facilities have been able to reopen.

Joanne Anderson will represent the party in May's poll after the original shortlist was scrapped.

David Hanson will begin his party's review of Liverpool City Council's "failures" after Easter.

While the public health risk is "very low", officials establish a temporary restriction zone.

The council promises changes within three years following a damning report into the authority's failings.

Liverpool are looking at RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate as they seek to strengthen at centre-back this summer.

CCTV pictures have been released by police after two dogs were untied and stolen from outside a shop.

Image source, Cheshire Police

The two black Labradors were secured by their owner outside the Marks & Spencer store in Beam Street, Nantwich, on Saturday evening, Cheshire Police said., external

Officers said they wanted to speak to the two men in the CCTV footage about the theft.

Det Sgt Vicki Shelton said: "The dogs’ owner is understandably deeply upset. Pets are part of the family and having them stolen is a harrowing and distressing experience."

The latest news and updates from across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

Medical students are refused refunds despite Covid forcing them to cancel global work trips.

But the Kill the Bill protest in Manchester is described as "largely peaceful" by police.

Chloe Kelly scores a late winner against Reading to move Manchester City to the top of the Women's Super League.

Manchester United manager Casey Stoney says Lauren James produced a "really mature" display against West Ham at Old Trafford.

Teenager Lauren James scores as Manchester United beat West Ham in their first Women's Super League match at Old Trafford.

The family made the four-hour round trip after being placed in emergency B&B accommodation.

The club says its plans for a 52,000-capacity stadium to replace Goodison Park can now proceed.