Lancashire sign India top-order batsman Shreyas Iyer for the group stages of the One-Day Cup.

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

The charity fears that pets could be abandoned as lockdown eases and people return to work.

Bury councillor Tamoor Tariq shares his experience of catching coronavirus twice.

A year ago, Tamoor Tariq published a distressing video of himself gasping for breath with the virus.

Leicester City move into the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1981-82 as they eliminate Manchester United at the King Power Stadium.

A rumoured takeover of Liverpool City Council would see commissioners take control of the authority.

Operators in northern England and the Midlands get grant as they continue with low passenger numbers.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he does not regret England international Jadon Sancho leaving the club.

Arsenal boost their hopes of a Champions League place next season by beating Manchester United in the Women's Super League.

The Manchester City winger took a month to realise his bank card was being used, a court hears.

Sgt Kam Hare says some people injured in the Manchester Arena attack "didn't have anyone with them".

Councillors will launch a public consultation on the creation of a clean air zone in the city centre.

Joshua Molnar is cleared of having a knife in public after a review of the case by prosecutors.

Building will not be allowed on 100 green spaces in Liverpool, the city council says.

Three paramedics were held back to treat patients outside the Manchester Arena, an inquiry hears.

A campaigner said it was "soul destroying" to see the rubbish after hundreds gathered in Sefton Park.

Lancashire sign Australia seamer Jackson Bird to play in six red-ball matches in 2021, while Finn Allen joins for the T20 Blast.

Paula Leeson drowned in a swimming pool while on holiday in Denmark in June 2017.

Greater Manchester Police has previously been criticised for its handling of child sex abuse cases.