People are taking advantage of an apparent loophole to enjoy prime Manchester city centre parking.

Four people died in the explosion at Wood Flour Mills in Bosley, Cheshire, in 2015.

Two previous Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioners prepare to battle for the role again.

First transmitted in 1980, Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire to mark the 150th anniversary of the world's first inter-city railway and the Stephensons' legendary Rocket locomotive. On display are 'celebrity' engines from across the country, including the 'Green Arrow', the 'Flying Scotsman' and the record-breaking Mallard-class train that bore its designer's name, 'Sir Nigel Gresley', as well as the king of the modern electric railway, the Advanced Passenger Train (APT).

Leo Meek is charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a boy was killed in a hit-and-run.

John Foxley committed the offences against pupils while teaching at a former Norwich private school.

The review of Greater Manchester Police was ordered after the force went into special measures.

The 74-year-old banged his head and was left "freezing cold" after entering the river on Sunday.

Liverpool's docks were a primary German target in the Blitz. Liverpool actor Ricky Tomlinson, who was born in 1939, goes up in a plane to look at the effect it had on his home city. In an emotional journey, he talks to survivors, family members and old friends like comedian Stan Boardman, whose brother was killed in an air-raid shelter. Ricky finishes the programme back in the plane, with a tearful tribute to the bravery of those who lived and worked through the Blitz.

Jordan Monaghan, 29, is accused of killing three-week-old Ruby and 21-month-old Logan in 2013.

Karen Reissmann was fined for the rally against a proposed 1% pay rise for NHS workers.

Manchester's Owen Baugh, who was died in a crash near Huyton, was "kind-hearted", his family say.

Former counter-terror investigator Mark Roberts has taken the helm at Cheshire Constabulary.

Dr Haydar Al Nageim claimed the £42,000 he received was given as "a safety net", a court is told.

Firefighters say they have contained the huge blaze "the size of a football pitch" in Bury.

The Ramblers want the next Greater Manchester mayor to improve public transport to the countryside.

Jorden Rowbottom knocked down Andrew Dean, 46, after they had an altercation in the road.

Two men held on suspicion of murder are released with no further action over the death in Southport.

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

Matt Parkinson takes 7-126 to bowl Lancashire to an innings victory as Kent lose their last six wickets for 46.