North West weather: Warm and sunnypublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
A dry, cloudy start to another warm day with sunshine later and highs of up to 20C.
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Latest updates on Friday 25 May
North West weather: Warm and sunnypublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Join us for today's live news coveragepublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Good morning. We'll be with you until 18:00 today with the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates from across the North West of England.
Family recalls arena blast aftermathpublished at 07:14 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
David Lambert took his son to the Ariana Grande concert to celebrate his 14th birthday.
Read MoreManchester 'miracle lad' vows to play rugbypublished at 02:38 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Robby Potter spent three weeks in a coma following last year's terrorist attack at a pop concert.
Read More'I must've died 200 times in my nightmares'published at 01:50 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
A year since the Manchester Arena attack, those caught up in the atrocity reveal the impact on their lives.
Read MoreRochdale ban Oldham fan for lifepublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
Rochdale ban an Oldham fan for life after he ran on to the pitch during their goalless League One draw in April.
Read More£22m Wigan takeover deal agreedpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
The Chinese investors preparing a £22m takeover of Wigan Athletic say they plan to spend on players.
Read MoreHuman body found in shed firepublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
Greater Manchester Police say it's "very early" in their enquiries.
Read MoreJodrell Bank set to build new £20.5m gallerypublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeA new gallery is to be built at Cheshire's Jodrell Bank , externalafter the Discovery Centre was awarded more than £16m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and central government.
Image source, University of ManchesterThe project is called "First Light at Jodrell Bank" and will celebrate its place in the history of astronomy.
The University of Manchester, which owns the site, says the scheme will cost a total of £20.5m, take three years to finish and create 19 jobs.
Councillors defend 'vital' train servicepublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
A plea to save a "vital" direct train service from Norwich to Liverpool has been made to government.
Image source, N Chadwick/GeographNorfolk County Council's environment, development and transport committee has written an open letter to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, emphasising how important its sees the direct Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street service.
It comes after a central government consultation, external into the future of the East Midlands franchise questioned whether the service would be better off split in either Nottingham or Sheffield.
Terry Jermy, Labour councillor, said more journey connections could only result in problems for travellers.
"It only takes one train to be late and the rest of the connections are affected," he said.
The franchise is currently run by Stagecoach-owned East Midlands Trains but this expires in August next year. The Department for Transport has yet to comment.
First horizontal fracking plans submittedpublished at 18:11 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
Cuadrilla's application comes after the government proposed a relaxation of fracking planning laws.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
That's all from the live team for today, but we'll be back from 08:00 on Tuesday with more of the latest news, sport, travel and weather from across the region.
In the meantime, this page will be updated automatically with content from across the BBC.
Weather: Fairly mild with thundery outbreakspublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
A mixture of sunny spells with the odd sharp shower or thunderstorm this evening. It will turn dry overnight with some long clear periods. Lows of 10C.
'Reds bravery can match Real experience', says Liverpool bosspublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
BBC SportJurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's "desire, attitude and work-rate" can help them beat "experienced" 12-time European champions Real Madrid.
Image source, Getty ImagesFive-time winners Liverpool face the Spanish giants, who are attempting to win their third straight Champions League, in Saturday's final in Kiev.
The Reds are into the final for the first time since 2007.
"Real Madrid are more experienced," said Klopp. "Experience is important in life, but it is not the only thing."
He added: "You can level it with desire, attitude and work-rate and that is why I love football."
Probe after body found following shed blazepublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
A body has been found after a shed fire in Manchester.
The discovery was made during a search of the outbuilding on Mossdale Road in Northern Moor at about 13:00.
The next-of-kin have been informed, said police.
Image source, GoogleQuote Message“It’s very early in our investigation, but we’re working closely with the fire service to find out exactly how this happened. I would ask anyone who saw something, or who has information about what happened earlier this afternoon, to please contact police.
Insp John Picton, Greater Manchester Police
Jodrell Bank: £15m funding confirmed for new visitor centrepublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
A new science heritage project at Jodrell Bank observatory in Cheshire is to go ahead after the necessary £15m funding was confirmed.
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End of twitter postThe £20.5m First Light Project will see the visitor centre being extended with a new building that tells the story of the site's pioneering role in the history of astronomy.
The funding award from the government and the Heritage Lottery Fund was confirmed by the prime minister on a visit to the Cheshire observatory.
Quote MessageIt’s great to be here at this iconic home of British innovation to personally congratulate the team on this funding award, which will enable Jodrell Bank to continue to inspire scientists in Britain for generations to come.
Theresa May, Prime Minister
Liverpool to mark Manchester terror attack anniversarypublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
Flags will fly at half-mast in Liverpool tomorrow as the city remembers people affected by the Manchester Arena terrorist attack.
Image source, GoogleTwenty-two people were killed and 800 people suffered physical and psychological injuries after a home-made device was detonated outside an Ariana Grande concert on 22 May 2017.
The council said its employees have been encouraged to observe the national one minute’s silence at 14:30 and flags on civic buildings will fly at half-mast.
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral will host a live screening of a special service, external from Manchester Cathedral between 14:00 and 15:00.
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said:
Quote MessageThe attack on Manchester Arena struck at the heart of the principles we as a society hold dear.
Quote MessageThe people of Manchester reacted magnificently to this tragedy. They refused to bow to these horrific acts and met hatred and fear with compassion and love.
Quote MessageIn the days, weeks and months following the bombing, Liverpool stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Manchester and we continue to do so today.
Manchester Cathedral memorial service for terror anniversarypublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
A memorial service will be held at Manchester Cathedral tomorrow to mark the first anniversary of the Manchester terror attack.
Image source, David Dixon / GeographTwenty-two people were killed when a homemade device was detonated outside an Ariana Grande concert on 22 May last year.
The service will take place between 14:00 and 15:00 for an invited congregation, including the families of those who lost their lives, those injured, first responders, civic leaders and senior national figures.
The service will also be screened in Cathedral Gardens in the city, York Minster, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and Glasgow Cathedral.
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End of twitter postTwo jailed for murder of Merseyside man in North Walespublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
Two men have been jailed for life for the murder of a 19-year-old Merseyside man in a drugs dispute in Flintshire.
Mr Cassidy, from Huyton, was stabbed nine times on the stairs of a block of flats due to a drugs turf war in Connah's Quay last May.
David Woods, 20, from Liverpool, and Leslie Baines, 48, from Deeside, were found guilty of murder at Mold Crown Court.
Both were given life sentences, with Woods ordered to serve a minimum of 27 years and Baines a minimum of 26 years.
Fans charged thousands for final ticketspublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
BBC SportFans seeking tickets for Liverpool's Champions League final against Real Madrid in Ukraine are being asked to pay "ridiculous" prices online.
Image source, Getty ImagesSome are on sale for more than 20 times face value, with one ticket on a resale website priced at more than £14,000.
Liverpool sold out their allocation of 16,626 tickets for Saturday's match.
"The situation is ridiculous. Third parties have seen the chance to make a profit," said Reds fan Neil Atkinson, host of the Anfield Wrap podcast.
Capacity for the match at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev will be 63,000.