Grace Emery is able to hold six-month-old Xander now Covid lockdown rules have been relaxed.

Kevin de Bruyne will miss Manchester City's game with Aston Villa as the club determine the severity of an injury to his right foot and ankle.

Greater Manchester Police has warned of flouting restrictions after gathering in Platts Field Park.

The book club will see 50,000 books distributed across 850 primary schools in England and Scotland.

Mason Greenwood scores twice as Manchester United beat Burnley to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Lancashire beat Northamptonshire by 206 runs in the final hour of the match, despite a brilliant last-day effort from Luke Procter.

The latest news and updates from across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

Emile Anderson, 50, died in hospital following the attack on Friday, police say.

Ticket-holders for the outdoor concert in Liverpool will have to provide a negative test beforehand.

Chelsea reach the FA Cup final with a narrow victory to end Manchester City's hopes of a historic quadruple.

Steven Croft scores a superb century as Lancashire close in on victory over Northamptonshire, who are 59-3 at stumps.

The 50-year-old victim was stabbed in the chest after a row, police say.

Chloe Kelly's hat-trick helps Women's FA Cup holders Manchester City overwhelm Aston Villa to reach round five.

Large events are going ahead this weekend as part of trials to reopen the economy, but some are receiving hate for participating.

Shows by Alicia Keys, Haim and Mrs Brown's Boys won't go ahead as planned this June.

The pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a car, police say.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says he "couldn't care less" about Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's criticism of his management.

Lancashire dismiss Northamptonshire for 177 on day two as the Red Rose take control of their match at Emirates Old Trafford.

Handforth Parish Council's Brian Tolver apologises but stands by his claims about Jackie Weaver.

Financier Lex Greensill plans to create a "natural sanctuary for wildlife" in a Cheshire village.