Vera Simcock was one of the best known faces in Liverpool city centre with her street flower stall.

Chester Zoo sees 130,000 donors from 90 countries send funds to help deal with a "£5.5m scar".

Jake Berry tells Nick Robinson the prime minister must give people living under strict Covid curbs "hope".

Students taught near an oil refinery will be relocated after a report found they were at risk of death.

Pastor Mick - who helps the poor on streets of Burnley - was once a violent dealer, covering up painful childhood memories.

Inspectors place England's second biggest police force in an "advanced phase" of monitoring.

The killers were also convicted of kidnap, robbery and possession of a firearm.

It means hospitality venues in Lancashire will continue to be restricted to takeaway service only.

Mayor Andy Burnham says he is "disappointed and frustrated" by the decision.

Matthew Mason, 19, admits beating 15-year-old Alex Rodda to death with a wrench but denies murder.

New recruits will have the chance to work on Tempest jet fighters and Dreadnought nuclear submarines.

It is hoped the vessel will resume service later after seven crew members tested positive for Covid.

Rangzieb Ahmed alleged he was beaten during interrogations in Pakistan, High Court hears.

Jamie Rothwell is arrested in the Netherlands on suspicion of firearms and drugs offences.

Farieissia Martin should face a retrial on the basis of new evidence coming to light, judges rule.

Danny Herman, 85, said he was "delighted" to be the first in Trafford to be given the Covid-19 jab.

Greater Manchester's chief constable says he has had the inner-ear infection for two months.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board took over after administrators received "no viable bids" for the complex.

The vessel was not allowed to leave Birkenhead after six crew members tested positive for Covid-19.

Conservative MP David Morris calls the expected move a "sad but necessary measure".