Labour's Steve Rotheram, who was elected as the area's first metro mayor in 2017, retains his post.

A BBC sound engineer climbed a watch tower and recorded what he saw during the World War Two Blitz.

Liverpool's new Labour mayor makes history as the first black woman to lead a British city.

Most Greater Manchester councils were held by Labour, while Sean Fielding lost his seat in Oldham.

Warrington Wolves' first-half display punishes Catalans Dragons errors to book a Challenge Cup semi-final spot.

Labour hold on in Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Chorley, but lose control of Rossendale.

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Labour's Joanne Anderson has become the first black woman to run a major UK city after winning the mayoralty of Liverpool.

She succeeds Joe Anderson, who is subject of an ongoing police investigation. The city council was also subject of a highly critical report and some services will be run by government appointed commissioners.

Ms Anderson says she is "wholeheartedly determined to put our city on a restorative path after a difficult year".

Jimmy Anderson claims three for 40 but Glamorgan still reach 344 against Lancashire, who finish on 22 for no wicket in reply.

The ruling Labour group on St Helens Council agrees in principle to support a deal to devolve more powers to Merseyside.

Ch Insp Dale Sexton was the duty officer in the control room on the night of the Manchester attack.

Co-chairman Joel Glazer is planning his first meaningful discussions with Manchester United fans by the end of the month.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is "not my problem" if he distorts the battle for Champions League places by fielding under-strength teams.

It would seem automatic for Manchester United to reward manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a new contract after taking them to the Europa League final, says Simon Stone.

Results of and reaction to council, mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United's fixture schedule over the coming days is "physically impossible" after his side reach the Europa League final.

Jimmy Anderson's first appearance of the season sees him dismiss Marnus Labuschagne cheaply as Glamorgan reach 117 for three against Lancashire.

An animal sanctuary asks people to "check the long grass" and make their gardens safe for hedgehogs.

Ch Insp Dale Sexton says "everyone did their absolute best" at the scene of the 2017 bombing.

An animal sanctuary offers advice how to make a garden safe for hedgehogs waking from hibernation.

Eight men who were sexually abused by former coach Barry Bennell are suing Manchester City.