Join us for today's live news coveragepublished at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2018
Good morning! We'll be with you until 18:00 today with the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates from across the North West of England.
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Merseyside man killed in Kabul attack was 'brave warrior'
Manchester man arrested in Egypt accused of 'spying'
Police officer hit by stolen car treated in hospital
Winter Hill: First trees to be planted at moorland blaze site
Weather: Sunshine, strong winds and blustery showers
Join us for today's live news coveragepublished at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2018
Dyche expects questions about poor formpublished at 00:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2018
Burnley boss Sean Dyche knows "questions will be asked" after his side's poor start to the season but says their mentality is intact.
Read More'Vicious' attack on man by strangerpublished at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsAn elderly man has suffered serious injuries in a "vicious and unprovoked" attack by a stranger., external
Image source, GoogleCheshire Police said the 71-year-old was with his wife on West Street, Crewe, on Saturday morning when they noticed a man following them.
They asked him to stop when they got to Derby Docks at which point, officers said, he assaulted the victim, leaving him with injuries to his face which needed hospital treatment.
British heavyweight a 'big hairy baby'published at 18:41 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
BBC SportUndefeated British heavyweight Nathan Gorman has been described as a "big hairy baby" by his next opponent Alex Leapai
Image source, Getty ImagesGorman, 22, from Nantwich, Cheshire, takes on the Samoa-born Australian at Manchester Arena on 22 December.
The bout represents a step up in class for the Briton, who is the cousin of former world champion Tyson Fury.
"Nathan is just a baby in the game," said Leapai, 39. "I'm coming to burst the bubble of the latest hype job.
"A lot of these British heavyweights are overhyped without really beating anyone. He looks like a big hairy baby to be honest.
"I'll be coming over to put this baby to sleep."
Cat wedged between two houses rescuedpublished at 18:30 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
The ginger tabby, named Simba, became wedged in a narrow space between two walls.
Read MoreBomb memorial 'should be a tranquil space'published at 18:29 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
The location and design of the memorial will not be decided until after a public consultation closes.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
That's it from us until 08:00 on Tuesday, when we'll be back with more news, sport, travel and weather updates from across the region.
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Weather: A cold and foggy nightpublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
Tonight will be dry with clear spells, but areas of low cloud, mist and fog will develop.
The south-easterly breeze will pick up by dawn, helping to lift some of the fog. Quite a cold night.
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Christmas lamp design chosen for MP's cardpublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
An 11-year-old's picture of a Christmas lamp will feature on the front of Bolton West MP Chris Green's festive cards, after it was chosen as the winner of a design competition.
Image source, Holly BalongoHolly Balongo's painting, which was chosen from hundreds of entries, will be sent to other MPs, local dignitaries and even the Queen, Mr Green said.
He said it was "always so difficult to choose a winner... but Holly’s Christmas lamp really stood out".
Eight-year-old Joshua Berry Brabbin’s "Tree Rex" design and 10-year-old Amelia Hawkin’s "Rotund Robin" were named as the runner-up.
Image source, Joshua Berry Brabbin
Image source, Amelia HawkinCat gets 'well and truly stuck' in gappublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
A cat which got "well and truly stuck" in a narrow gap between two houses has been rescued by firefighters.
Image source, RSPCAThe ginger tabby, named Simba, became wedged in a space a few inches wide between two walls on Hartford Avenue in Heywood, the RSPCA said.
A spokeswoman said the cat was heard "crying in distress", but the charity's inspectors were unable to reach it.
However, firefighters removed bricks from the walls and, with a "burst of adrenaline", Simba was freed, she said.
Underworld duo 'murdered in gangland feud'published at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
A gangland feud led to an underworld "Mr Big" and a mob "fixer" being shot dead, a court has heard.
Image source, BBC/GMPPaul Massey, 55, from Salford, and his friend, John Kinsella, 53, from Liverpool, were "notorious" within gangland in Liverpool and Manchester, jurors were told.
Both were gunned down during a deadly clash between rival north-west gangs, Liverpool Crown Court heard.
Mark Fellows, 38, and Steven Boyle, 35, both deny the murders.
Mr Fellows, of Warrington, and Mr Boyle, of Heywood, Greater Manchester, also deny the attempted murder of Kinsella's partner Wendy Owen.
Rats and insects force care home closurepublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
A Manchester care home has shut down after inspectors found rats, insects, soiled bedding and "a strong odour of urine".
Image source, GoogleThe Care Quality Commission found "widespread systemic failures" and a "disregard for the human rights" of residents at Overton House.
During the visit, an inspector found an insect crawling on their trouser leg.
The operator of the home in Longsight blamed management for the failures and said "residents deserve better".
Work resumes on stalled £335m hospitalpublished at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
Work to finish the building of Royal Liverpool Hospital has resumed.
Construction of the already delayed £335m, 646-bed hospital - due to have opened in March 2017 - was halted in February after Carillion's collapse.
New contractors Laing O'Rourke have started to clear the site ahead of the resumption of building work. It is now estimated the hospital will be ready to open by the end of 2020.
Trust chief executive Aidan Kehoe said it had been "a turbulent 11 months".
"We are looking forward to the New Year with fresh optimism," he added.
Pupils and staff tested for TB at Manchester schoolpublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
Pupils and staff at a primary school are being tested for tuberculosis after it was confirmed that one person had contracted the disease.
Image source, Google Public Health England (PHE) said it is "working closely with" St Cuthbert's Primary School in Withington, Manchester.
Precautionary TB screenings for pupils took place last week and staff are also being tested, said head teacher Mylene Maguire.
Tuberculosis, which can cause fever and coughing, is easily treated with antibiotics.
PHE said the patient was responding well to specialist treatment. The school is open as normal.
Alley gate plans for Oldham streets in bid to tackle crimepublished at 15:52 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceAlley gates are set to be installed in some Oldham streets in a bid to tackle crime.
Image source, GoogleOver 100 residents in Werneth and Medlock Vale were consulted over the plans to install the gates, which will close the alleys to pedestrians and traffic.
Residents and people with private right of access will be given keys to the locked gates.
All residents responded in favour of the gates, which they hope will reduce burglaries, anti-social behaviour, damage and flytipping.
The council will install gates on Chester Street, Dorset Street, Warwick Street, Langham Avenue and Burlington Avenue and cover alleyways on Bath Street, Oxford Street and Tamworth Street.
The total cost of installing the gates is £16,124 and will be met by the local district partnership.
Man Utd top Premier League pay scalepublished at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
Manchester United's average player wages top rivals Manchester City by half a million, according to new data.
Read MoreSt Helens stab death: Victim named as 29-year-old motherpublished at 15:12 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
A woman found stabbed to death at her home in St Helens has been named.
Samantha Gosney, a 29-year-old mother of two young children, died from multiple stab wounds, a post-mortem examination found.
Image source, Merseyside PoliceA man and two women have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Police are continuing to hunt for Adam Brettle, 23, from Warrington, in connection with the murder and the public are advised not to approach him.
Ms Gosney was found dead at Swan Avenue just before midday on Saturday.
North West weather: Sunny spells this afternoon and feeling chillypublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
This afternoon will have sunny intervals and areas of cloud with just the chance of an isolated shower. Chilly, with a light breeze and highs of 8C.
Lancashire council care cuts 'could cost lives' says oppositionpublished at 14:24 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
A £77 million package of council cuts to services for vulnerable adults and children "could cost lives", it is claimed.
Lancashire County Council's plans include stopping breaks for children with educational needs, and community-based alternatives to residential care.
Council leader Geoff Driver said the aim was to make vital services "sustainable" at the authority.
Opposition leader Azhar Ali said the most vulnerable would suffer.
Preston's Robinson out for three monthspublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2018
BBC SportPreston's top goalscorer Callum Robinson could require surgery on a hamstring injury that will keep him out for a minimum of three months.
Image source, Tim WilliamsRepublic of Ireland striker Robinson, 23, netted his 10th goal of the season in Saturday's 4-1 win over Blackburn but limped off in the second half.
Boss Alex Neil said:, external "We are gutted. Callum is having the season of his life. He's been our talisman this year.
"We will get an opinion this week as to whether he will need surgery."
