It comes as the government urges people to "play their part" in helping to meet vaccination targets.

The Gerry and the Pacemakers singer died from a blood infection at the age of 78.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after Felicity-May Harvey died in hospital.

The car's occupants, from Greater Manchester, were from three different households, police say.

Ian Roe alleges staff at a caravan firm had to use food banks after payments were not made.

The comedian donated laptops to his school as it was "unacceptable" some children did not have them.

Police and rail bosses condemn a social media post featuring a car parked on a level crossing.

Layla Moran says 300,000 people are now living with the long-term effects of coronavirus in the UK.

The Merseyside borough of Knowsley has seen one of the sharpest rises in Covid-19 cases in England.

Alan Edwards denies murder but there is no evidence to say his partner Susan Waring is alive, court told.

Bentley Motors lost a legal battle with a Manchester-based clothing company of the same name.

Management and unions say the deal secures the long-term future of the factory in east Lancashire.

Grandchildren send messages to grandparents encouraging them to take the Covid-19 vaccine.

Australian superstar Greg Inglis' decision to come out of retirement with Warrington shows his hunger, writes BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods.

Cheshire council leaders warn lockdown guidance leaves too many areas of "uncertainty" for police.

A stranded motorist's decision to enter a river while out for a drive was "disappointing", police say.

How children of South Asian families are helping to overcome misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine.

The new Covid strain affecting younger people is causing a problem, Cumbria's ambulance service says.

Restaurant owner Mohammed Islam, 53, was in the "wrong place at the wrong time", his family say.

Inspectors say HMP Risley is well led but raise concerns about the time inmates are confined to cells.