Matt Hancock has just announced that because of rising case numbers, Herefordshire will have its restrictions raised to tier two and Cheshire to tier three.

Annelise Sanderson died at HMP Styal in Cheshire on Tuesday, the Ministry of Justice confirms.

The mother of Helen McCourt, who the law is named after, says it could have "gone further".

Greater Manchester Police officers will be retrained in crime recording and victim care, the mayor says.

Manager Willie Kirk signs a new two-and-a-half-year contract at Women's Super League side Everton.

Lancashire's director of public health says "just because we can, doesn't mean we should" see others.

Areas of England outside the South East say the new variant of Covid-19 is likely to be circulating.

Stephen Murphy brandished the bogus weapon before fleeing with a woman's handbag outside a shop.

David Allan was killed in a "horrific attack" which "escalated" from a row with three boys, police say.

A 25-year-old man from Catterall is charged with rape, sexual assault and threats to kill.

The latest news, sport, travel and weather across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

Abayomi Ajose was shot dead in a crowd of 400 people - but his murderer has still not been caught.

Three teenagers are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder while the victim recovers in hospital.

A 25-year-old man is arrested after a woman is attacked in the early hours of Saturday.

Ian Hopkins says he will step down from Greater Manchester Police with immediate effect.

Ali Algdaner attacked a waitress and claimed he was a terrorist who had planted a bomb.

Lancashire County Council is calling on the government to help save almost 500 jobs at risk.

Andy Burnham is facing a call to stand down as Greater Manchester Police is put in special measures.

Matthew Mason admits beating 15-year-old Alex Rodda to death with a spanner but denies murder.

Police issue a warning after four elderly people were persuaded to hand over thousands of pounds.