'It brings a sense of bonding'published at 10:42 British Summer Time 26 May 2018
Muslims in Manchester are sharing food with homeless people as they break their fast during Ramadan.
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'It brings a sense of bonding'published at 10:42 British Summer Time 26 May 2018
In the papers: Pensioner's home ransackedpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
The main stories today on the Crewe Chronicle website include:
Davies and Cole sign new Tranmere dealspublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Tranmere goalkeeper Scott Davies signs a new two-year deal and striker Larnell Cole signs a one-year deal at the club.
Read MoreFresh report into Northern rail disruptionpublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Plans for the review come after Northern was criticised by political leaders over widespread cancellations.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 25 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.
Liverpool's potential victory parade route extendedpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
A win in tomorrow's Champions League final for Liverpool will see the team parade through the city via a route which has now been extended.
Image source, Liverpool City CouncilThe Mayor of Liverpool agreed with Merseyside Police to lengthen the original 3.5 mile route by 1.5 miles after confirmation that emergency cable repairs would be completed in time to enable the parade bus to go further.
Liverpool face Real Madrid in Kiev tomorrow at 19:45.
The potential victory parade would be held on Sunday from midday and last a couple of hours, ending at the Green Lane roundabout.
'We are here because we are Liverpool' - Klopppublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Real Madrid's success in Europe's elite club competition may give them confidence prior to kick-off, according to Liverpool manager Klopp.
But, speaking at the pre-match press conference in Kiev, Klopp pointed out that Liverpool's own record in Europe is not to be sniffed at.
Image source, ReutersQuote MessageIt is very important and I am pretty sure in a second before the game, Real Madrid will be more confident than we are. But the game doesn't end in that second, it only starts.
Quote MessageWhen you see Real Madrid play you say 'wow they are really strong' but they never played us.
Quote MessageNobody expected us to be here, but we are here because we are Liverpool. We are not only a really good football team. This club has it in its DNA that it can really go for the big things.
Jurgen Klopp, Manager, Liverpool FC
Weather: Cloudy night, with heavy showerspublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with showers - some heavy at times. Highs of 15C.
Liverpool train ahead of Champions League finalpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Here's a picture the BBC's football correspondent John Murray took of the Liverpool team training ahead of the Champions League final on Saturday.
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End of twitter postLiverpool play Real Madrid in Kiev in their first Champions League final in 11 years.
Salford fire deaths: Serious case review orderedpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
A serious case review is to be carried out into the way the family of four children who were killed when their Walkden home was petrol bombed were dealt with by "various agencies, including the council", Salford Cllr David Lancaster said.
Image source, Police handoutHe said Salford Children’s Safeguarding Board "will look at all interactions with the Pearson family".
There are also further investigations by the coroner’s court and the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
In a statement Cllr Lancaster said:
Quote MessageWe are aware of issues raised both before and during the trial about how all the various agencies, including the council, interacted with the Pearson family.
Quote MessageSalford City Council will co-operate fully with that investigation."
Demi Pearson, 15, her brother Brandon, eight, and sisters Lacie, seven, and Lia, three, were killed in the blaze in Walkden, Salford on 11 December 2017.
Zak Bolland, 23, and David Worrall, 26, were given life sentences for their murders.
Scout gear stolen from Blackburn activity centrepublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Thieves broke in to the Canalside Activity Centre in Mill Hill in Blackburn and stole scout gear, prompting a police appeal for information.
Image source, Katie Louise ParkerThe centre was broken into after 21:00 last night.
According to a Facebook post, two BMX bikes and 15 whittling knives belonging to St Georges Scout Group were among the items stolen.
Anyone with information should contact police on the non-emergency number 101.
Liverpool will refund tickets for fans who had flights cancelledpublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Fans who had their flights to the Champions League Final cancelled and bought their match tickets directly from Liverpool Football Club have been offered full refunds.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn a statement on the club's website, external, Liverpool FC said:
Quote MessageSupporters who were booked on flight numbers ET8704 and ET8706, and those who were unable to travel on the rearranged ET8700 flight booked through World Choice Sport, will be able to claim the refund."
The Merseyside club said about 650 supporters have been left without a flight to the Ukrainian capital.
Fans who made the journey to Kiev have been speaking of their anger.
Salford fire deaths: Grandmother slams authorities' 'inaction'published at 16:21 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
The grandmother of four children murdered in a house fire has accused authorities of "doing nothing", as a police watchdog inquiry resumed.
Image source, Police handoutMichelle Pearson, the dead children's mother, had reported threats against the family to Greater Manchester Police before the blaze.
Zak Bolland and David Worrall were sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for the murders of Lia, Demi, Brandon and Lacie in December 2017.
The children's grandmother, Sandra Lever, asked why police had failed to act after Bolland's earlier arrest for damaging the family's house in Walkden.
She said: "They all knew about it and they all did nothing about it. They dropped the charges, I don't know why."
Miss Lever also said Salford City Council had told Mrs Pearson she was not in danger when she asked to be rehoused and told her to "go back home."
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating contact between Mrs Pearson and the force and the council has ordered a serious case review into its handling of the case.
M60 wider lanes opened for Bank Holiday weekendpublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Temporary narrow lanes on the M60 near Prestwich have been removed in time for the bank holiday, Highways England said.
The four-mile stretch is part of ongoing smart motorway roadworks, which are due to be completed in summer.
The wider lanes are expected to help with traffic flow.
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End of twitter postStretford man wanted over handgun found in gardenpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
A man is wanted by police over the "alarming" discovery of a handgun in a garden where children had been playing.
Image source, NCANational Crime Agency (NCA) officers found the weapon while searching a home in Stretford, Greater Manchester, in October 2017.
Ammunition and a silencer were also uncovered.
NCA regional head of investigations Greg McKenna said police "urgently" need to speak to 30-year-old Dean Anthony Kirby about the finds.
Turn Moss plans formally withdrawn, council sayspublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Plans to build football training pitches on green belt land in Stretford have been withdrawn, the leader of Trafford Council said.
In a tweet this morning, Andrew H Western said the council "formally withdraws" the planning application at Turn Moss.
Last week, former Manchester United captain Gary Neville said he would take plans to create a new football training centre for Salford City FC elsewhere after conceding defeat to campaigners.
Ed Sheeran fans fume over invalid ticketspublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Hundreds of fans turned up to the first night of Ed Sheeran's UK tour in Manchester on Thursday to discover their tickets were invalid and they had to buy new ones.
Sheeran's promoters have cancelled all tickets bought through Viagogo in an attempt to crack down on touting.
Many affected fans were frustrated to find they couldn't get in at the Etihad Stadium and had to buy new face-value tickets, before seeking a refund from Viagogo.
"I was fuming," said Samantha Dutton from Stoke-on-Trent, adding:
Quote MessageI paid £400 for two tickets, now I've got to pay £150 to go and see him, and then I'll get my money back within five days, apparently.
Quote MessageIf you haven't got a spare £150 to pay for your tickets again, then you can't get in - and it's my girl's 21st birthday."
Fleetwood midfielder Sowerby signs dealpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Fleetwood Town midfielder Jack Sowerby signs a new undisclosed-length contract, described as "long-term" by the League One club.
Read MoreWeather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rainpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
A cooler and unsettled afternoon, with outbreaks of rain. Highs of 15C.
Two Liverpool fans injured in Kiev attackpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 25 May 2018
Two Liverpool football fans have suffered minor injuries after an assault in Kiev, Merseyside Police say.
Image source, EPAThe two fans involved were treated for minor cuts and scratches at the scene after the assault in a restaurant in the Ukranian capital. Two Ukrainian men have been arrested.
Merseyside Police Ch Supt Dave Charnock said:
Quote MessageWe are liaising with Ukrainian Police, the British Embassy, UEFA, the Football Intelligence Unit in the UK and Liverpool Football Club, who are all working to keep fans safe and ensure an enjoyable experience in Kiev.
Quote MessageI would also encourage people to look after their own personal safety by taking some simple precautions – look after your money and belongings, stay together in groups, drink sensibly and give yourself plenty of time to get to the ground."
