Summary

  • Cammell Laird strike action 'suspended' for four weeks

  • Rail chaos report: 'Put passengers first', says regulator

  • North West MEP Paul Nuttall quits UKIP

  • £300m plan to regenerate Blackpool unveiled

  • Tributes pour in for Buzzcocks singer Pete Shelley

  1. Injury prevents Bird from joining Lancspublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 13 April 2021

    Australia seamer Jackson Bird is ruled out of a County Championship stint with Lancashire as he recovers from a neck problem.

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  2. Duke's memorable carriage ride over Morecambe Baypublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    In May 1985, Prince Philip crossed the bay at low tide expertly accompanied by Cedric Robinson.

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  3. Liverpool and City Region mayoral candidatespublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Elections for mayors in Liverpool and the wider Liverpool City Region take place on 6 May.

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  4. 'Misogynistic' mother-in-law tweet investigatedpublished at 19:18 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Liverpool's domestic abuse strategy leader apologises for a post about a mother-in-law drowning.

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  5. Greater Manchester and Salford mayoral candidatespublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    People in Greater Manchester and Salford will head to the polls on 6 May to elect mayors.

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  6. Lockdown easing 'lifts everyone's spirits'published at 17:43 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    From haircuts to a pint in the pub, people in the North West make the most of the lockdown easing.

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  7. Murder arrests after man stabbed to deathpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of a 41-year-old man, police say.

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  8. Duke of Edinburgh's Award 'gives you resilience'published at 13:26 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Young people share their experiences of tackling challenges and treks that tested friendships.

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  9. Duke of Edinburgh's Award 'gives you resilience'published at 13:06 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Participants share their experiences of doing charity work and treks that tested friendships.

  10. Partygoers fined after bottles thrown at policepublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    One officer suffers a minor injury as the party organiser in Liverpool is fined £10,000.

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  11. Midlands Live: Breaking news and local storiespublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

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

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  12. Lancs accept weather-hit draw with Sussexpublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    Lancashire and Sussex shake hands on a draw after only 36 overs are possible on the final day at Old Trafford.

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  13. Party murder suspect released under investigationpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    A suspect has been released under investigation over the murder of Stuart Lubbock in 2001.

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  14. Hillsborough Family Support Group disbandspublished at 07:13 British Summer Time 11 April 2021

    Victims' families will mark the 32nd anniversary of the stadium disaster privately on Thursday.

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  15. Bad weather stalls Lancashire & Sussexpublished at 18:16 British Summer Time 10 April 2021

    Lancashire will look to take quick wickets on the final day of their game against Sussex after much of day three was lost to bad weather.

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  16. Wedding venues: 'It's costing me £250,000 a month'published at 10:09 British Summer Time 10 April 2021

    Wedding industry professionals rue their loss of income as the economy slowly reopens after lockdown.

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  17. Looking back on Prince Philip's visits to regionpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 9 April 2021

    The Duke of Edinburgh has visited the North West many times in his life.

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  18. Vilas hits ton for Lancs against Sussexpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 9 April 2021

    Lancashire captain Dane Vilas hits an unbeaten 158 as the hosts take control against Sussex.

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  19. Cricketers pause to join tributes to Philippublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 9 April 2021

    The Lancashire team observe a two-minute silence as the county reacts to the Duke of Edinburgh's death.

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  20. Aintree holds silence in tribute to Philippublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 9 April 2021

    Jockeys competing in the Grand National festival are also being invited to wear black armbands.

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