The boy, named locally as Jordan Banks, was taking part in a football coaching session in Blackpool.

Pub and cafe owners in Bolton are apprehensive about reopening amid a rise in the Indian variant.

Lee Roberts is jailed for duping the DVLA to obtain a licence in his twin brother's name.

Government inspector Max Caller says staff at Liverpool City Council felt intimidated to speak out.

Hull-based MediMusic's app creates playlists designed to help reduce pain, anxiety and stress.

Lancashire's new police and crime commissioner promises to "rip up" his predecessor's plans.

The mayor of Greater Manchester says a "worrying" spike of cases in Bolton is a "cause of concern".

Inside the Alder Hey Children's Hospital unit treating young people with mental health conditions.

The University of Chester's site in Warrington town centre will be fully operational by September.

A detective constable is jailed over inappropriate contact with five female crime victims.

Inspectors criticise Sefton Council for leaving children in high-risk situations for "too long".

Figures show 11 Greater Manchester Police officers breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Relatives of Susan Waring, whose body has never been found, say a memorial will help give "closure".

Andrew Snowden takes over from Labour's Clive Grunshaw who has held the PCC post since 2012.

Josh Downie's mother describes him as the "kindest boy" and "beautiful, inside and out".

Andy Burnham says he will bring Greater Manchester's bus network back under public control in 2024.

A man died after being found unconscious at his home shortly after intruders were seen to leave, police say.

A gang who stole from Beeston Castle and Roche Abbey are ordered to give up their metal detectors.

Lucy Letby is accused of killing eight infants while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Phillippa Williamson will take over from Geoff Driver after the Conservatives held control of the council.