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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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