Ashley Rowen admitted the manslaughter of Ryan Lowry on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

Lyndsey Alcock died from "mixed depressant drug toxicity with pneumonia", a post-mortem finds.

Over 800 personnel will help people who work in high-risk environments such as care homes get tested.

Tributes are paid to the You'll Never Walk Alone singer who died on Sunday at the age of 78.

The latest news, sport, travel and weather across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

More local authorities are calling for delays to the start of term as cases of coronavirus rise.

A man suspected of making an explosive device is bailed after items found were part of a firework.

Bomb disposal officers are sent to a property in Fallowfield after suspicious items were found.

A man who fell on a road and was later hit by a car is in a life-threatening condition, police say.

Greater Manchester Police issues 105 fines for breaches of coronavirus restrictions.

Police describe the event with 80 as a "shocker", noting a "predictable increase in house parties".

As 2020 draws to a close temperatures in the UK drop and parts of the country are bathed in snow and frost.

Businesses which would usually be preparing for New Year's Eve parties are having to remain closed.

New Year is the "worst time" to have tougher Covid-19 rules imposed, says Cheshire's hospitality sector.

The non-league club stands to lose £100,000 as their FA Cup clash with Spurs goes behind closed doors.

Martyn Davies earned praise for the way he helped protect residents during the coronavirus pandemic.

Musicians and promoters on the "slowly rolling panic" of dealing with Covid and their hopes for 2021.

The Wallasey MP is recognised in the New Year Honours List for her parliamentary service.

Bodyguard writer Jed Mercurio and Morecambe's motorcycling star John McGuinness receive honours.

David and Christine Bagley are honoured for their 30 years of charity work in Bolton.