Commissioners will oversee parts of Liverpool City Council, the local government secretary says.

Alan Edwards denies killing his partner and says he is still "waiting for her to come back".

Jurors hear cannabis farmer Brian Waters was beaten, bound and held upside down in a four-hour attack.

Government-appointed commissioners are earmarked to oversee some Liverpool City Council activities.

South Yorkshire's Chief Constable Stephen Watson is set to take over at Greater Manchester Police.

Royle Family actor Ricky Tomlinson, who was jailed for his union activism, says he has no regrets.

A body found on a beach on the Wirral on 12 March is identified as Ross Ballantine, 39.

A man accused of killing his partner Susan Waring denies other alleged attacks dating back to the 1990s.

Christopher Guest More Jr denies murdering Brian Waters, 44, over a £20,000 drugs debt in 2003.

About 4,100 candles are being lit at Blackburn Cathedral to remember those who have died in the county.

The departure comes as the government prepares to unveil plans for the future of the authority.

The 14 men, including actor Ricky Tomlinson, were among 24 charged following pickets in Shrewsbury.

People share photos of life before lockdown to mark one year since restrictions were imposed.

On the first anniversary of the Covid lockdown, six people discuss how their lives have changed.

Dracula fans, takeaway lovers and thwarted drinkers are all counting the cost of flouting the rules.

Industrial action is halted after the University of Central Lancashire agrees to suspend job cuts.

In a new BBC three-part programme, Football's Darkest Secret, survivors of child sexual abuse in football talk about the impact on their lives and about speaking out.

Lancashire sign India top-order batsman Shreyas Iyer for the group stages of the One-Day Cup.

BBC local radio will continue to broadcast ball-by-ball county cricket commentary for the next four seasons.

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