Hull-based MediMusic's app creates playlists designed to help reduce pain, anxiety and stress.

Lancashire's new police and crime commissioner promises to "rip up" his predecessor's plans.

The mayor of Greater Manchester says a "worrying" spike of cases in Bolton is a "cause of concern".

A firearms officer says he was desperate to get more help in to treat the Manchester attack victims.

Inside the Alder Hey Children's Hospital unit treating young people with mental health conditions.

The University of Chester's site in Warrington town centre will be fully operational by September.

A detective constable is jailed over inappropriate contact with five female crime victims.

Inspectors criticise Sefton Council for leaving children in high-risk situations for "too long".

Figures show 11 Greater Manchester Police officers breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Relatives of Susan Waring, whose body has never been found, say a memorial will help give "closure".

Team-mates and coaches explain how Dean Henderson's unshakeable self-belief meant he always appeared destined for Manchester United's first team.

Andrew Snowden takes over from Labour's Clive Grunshaw who has held the PCC post since 2012.

The first female mayor of Liverpool says she is surprised she is not more nervous about the job.

Manufacturers based in the new economic zones could miss out on key markets, Labour says.

Josh Downie's mother describes him as the "kindest boy" and "beautiful, inside and out".

Andy Burnham says he will bring Greater Manchester's bus network back under public control in 2024.

A man died after being found unconscious at his home shortly after intruders were seen to leave, police say.

David Myerscough says dealing with constant important calls after the Arena bomb was "horrendous".

A gang who stole from Beeston Castle and Roche Abbey are ordered to give up their metal detectors.

Lucy Letby is accused of killing eight infants while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital.