Bolton game back on after IT problemspublished at 07:20 British Summer Time 6 April 2019
Bolton's Championship game with Ipswich on Saturday is back on after officials resolve a "critical IT failure" at their ground.
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Latest updates on Friday 5 April
Bolton game back on after IT problemspublished at 07:20 British Summer Time 6 April 2019
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
That's all from the live team for now, but we'll be back from 08:00 on Monday with more of the latest news, sport, travel and weather from around the region.
In the meantime, this page will be updated automatically with content from across the BBC.
Have a great weekend.
Weather: Calm and bright for the Grand Nationalpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherThere will be plenty of cloud tonight with clear spells in the early hours. Lows of 4C.
Media caption, More spinglike over the weekend
It will feel more like spring with calmer weather over the weekend. It's not looking too bad for The Grand National on Saturday or the Manchester Marathon on Sunday.
Maximum temperature 14C.
Pinstickers' guide to Grand National runners & riderspublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
BBC SportDo you pick your horse by the name? Or maybe you just like the jockey colours?
BBC Sport have included all the details of runners, riders, trainers and form to help you decide who you will back at Saturday's big race at Aintree.
Grand National 2019: Pinstickers' guide to Aintree runners & riders
Textile mill museum to reopen after three yearspublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
A museum with the last surviving 19th Century steam-powered weaving mill in the world is to reopen for the first time in three years.
Image source, Queen Street MillQueen Street Mill Textile Museum in Burnley was closed with other museums in Lancashire to save money.
Despite finding funding for other museums last year, Lancashire County Council could not reopen the former mill because of problems with its chimney.
The Grade I-listed building will open next week with certain areas closed to the public for safety reasons.
It is hoped the steam engine will run once the chimney repairs are complete.
Funding threat in Chester hospital patient rowpublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
Wales will no longer provide funding to Countess of Chester hospital if it refuses to take in its patients, the country's first minister has said.
The hospital made a decision on Thursday that will impact thousands of people in Flintshire who use its services.
Welsh patients can still use its A&E department and it will still accept maternity cases.
The hospital said it would not be responding to Mark Drakeford's remarks.
What would winning the Premier League title mean to the people of Liverpool?published at 15:48 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
BBC SportLiverpool are chasing their first league title since 1990, but what would it mean to the people of the city?
Our colleagues at BBC Sport have been asking them.
Paul Tremarco has run The Arkles pub, which is 200 yards from Anfield, for the past 10 years. A Liverpool season ticket holder for the past 45 years, it is the same job he did between 1990 and 1993.
He said:
Quote MessageI work downstairs and live upstairs. Every morning, I open my curtains and there is Anfield. I am passionate about the club and this is the perfect job at my time of life.
Quote MessageWe may be in the last eight of the Champions League, but everyone wants the Premier League, without a doubt. You can hear it in the conversations.
Image source, Les LawsonToxteth resident Les Lawson has been to every Liverpool home game since the start of the 1976-77 season and is the chairman of the Merseyside branch of the official Liverpool supporters' club.
He said:
Quote MessageIt's been that long since we won the league that it's the one trophy all Liverpool fans want to win.
Quote MessageFor the generations who haven't seen Liverpool win the league it would be an amazing experience.
Quote MessageIt is a priority, but we are battling against a magnificent Manchester City team so it's going to be difficult.
Question Time accused of bias over movepublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
The BBC has rejected claims of bias after it moved live filming of Question Time from Bolton to London.
Image caption, The panel discussion was moved from Bolton to Dulwich "due to ongoing Brexit votes", said the BBC
The programme said Thursday's show was broadcast from Dulwich to allow politicians attending Brexit debates at Westminster to take part.
Some social media users said moving filming from Bolton, where 58% voted to leave the EU, ensured a pro-EU audience in London, which voted to remain.
The BBC said it was looking for a new date to return to Bolton.
Ticketmaster hack: Widnes firm launches damages claimpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
More than 650 people are claiming for damages of up to £5m against Ticketmaster after the firm was a victim of hackers.
Image source, TicketmasterTicketmaster admitted it had suffered a security breach which affected up to 40,000 UK customers in June.
Many claimants had "suffered multiple fraudulent transactions", while a third endured "significant stress", Widnes-based Hayes Connor Solicitors said.
Ticketmaster has been approached for comment.
The claim was issued at the High Court in Liverpool on Wednesday.
North West weather: Dry with sunny spellspublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
Most of the afternoon will be dry with the occasional bright or sunny interval. Just a small chance of a little rain, and warmer than recent days with highs of 13C.
Media caption, Most of the afternoon will be dry with the odd bright or sunny interval. Highs of 13C.
Silva 'not happy' with keeper Pickfordpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
Everton manager Marco Silva says he is "not happy" with Jordan Pickford after he was allegedly involved in a street fracas.
Read MoreGlitz and glamour aplenty at Grand National Ladies Daypublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
From fabulous frocks to fantastic fascinators, it's all about the glitz and glamour of Ladies Day at Aintree today - as these happy punters will attest.
Image source, PAThe pink carpet has been rolled out and there are big prizes up for grabs in the "best dressed" competition as well as plenty of celebs to spot.
Image source, PATV star Alison Hammond, who broadcasts for ITV's This Morning programme, was spotted taking a selfie with Tanya Bardsley from Real Housewives of Cheshire.
Image source, PAMore than 50,000 people are expected at today's races despite a somewhat cloudy and breezy start to the day.
Image source, ReutersAnd let's not forget about the actual horse racing of course! The horse will be under starters orders at 13:45.
The main one to watch is the 15:25 Melling Chase, while they'll be going over the national fences in the 16:05 Topham Chase.
Bassini 'close' to deal to buy Boltonpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
Ex-Watford owner Laurence Bassini says he is very close to striking a deal to buy struggling Championship club Bolton Wanderers.
Read MoreDisgraced breast surgeon victims still coming forwardpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
Victims of disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson are still coming forward two years after he was jailed following hundreds of botched operations.
Image source, PAThe "sheer volume" of patients giving evidence to an independent inquiry has pushed back a report into his malpractice, an official said.
Paterson is serving a 20-year sentence for 17 counts of wounding with intent.
About 150 patients gave evidence last year and dozens more are understood to have since come forward.
Frocks, hats and champers at the ready as Ladies Day opens at Aintreepublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
The gates are open at Aintree for the biggest day in Merseyside’s social calendar - and dozens of glamorous punters are already showing up donning their most stunning attire.
Image source, PAA crowd of 50,000 is expected at the course for the popular day of racing action - when more than a few proseccos may be sampled of course.
Image source, PATraditionally today is more about the fashion than the racing.
But it's not all about the best-dressed competitions, as the role women play in the sport will be celebrated today in the form of a Grand Women’s Summit.
Image source, PARacing starts at 13:45 with the big race of the day being the JLT Melling Chase worth £250,000 in prize money.
Image source, PAChester hospital says no to Wales patientspublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
Countess of Chester hospital has said it will no longer take in patients from Wales except emergencies and maternity cases.
Image source, PAThe decision will impact on thousands of people in Flintshire who currently use the hospital, with immediate effect.
It follows a row over payments to the hospital for caring for patients from Wales.
A Welsh Government spokesman said limiting access to Wales' patients on financial grounds was "not acceptable".
Blackpool Victoria Hospital: Four released after poisoning probe arrestspublished at 10:00 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
Four people arrested in connection with allegations of mistreatment and neglect at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have been released under investigation.
Image source, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustOne man and three women were arrested yesterday on suspicion of administering any poison or noxious thing with the intent to injure and ill treatment or wilful neglect.
Police are investigating after concerns were raised about the care provided to some patients on the stroke unit.
Two women and a man previously arrested as part of the inquiry were released under investigation.
The seven suspects, who are all healthcare professionals, have been suspended as part of safeguarding procedures while investigations continue.
From broken back to Aintree triumphpublished at 09:24 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
Jockey Tabitha Worsley, who broke her back in a fall 18 months ago, wins over the Grand National fences at Aintree on Top Wood, and there are victories for Supasundae and Kemboy.
Read MoreHillsborough memorial cancelled after Duckenfield trialpublished at 08:50 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
An event marking the 30th anniversary of Hillsborough has been cancelled after a jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of the match commander.
Image source, Liverpool City CouncilFormer Ch Supt Duckenfield, 74, had denied the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans in the 1989 disaster.
Lawyers for Mr Duckenfield have said they will oppose an application from prosecutors for a retrial.
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson took the decision to avoid any legal risk.
North West weather: Mainly dry with risk of rainpublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 5 April 2019
This morning will be fairly cloudy with the slight chance of a spot of rain. This afternoon will be mostly dry with occasional bright or sunny spells breaking through. Warmer than recent days with highs of 13C.
