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Environment
Chance to see Northern Lights before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather
Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said Friday night’s skies will offer a chance for the Northern Lights to be seen.
By
Eleanor Barlow
10 May 2024
UK
Two charged after homes evacuated in former pit village
More than 100 houses in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, were cleared after an Army bomb squad was sent to a property on Wednesday.
By
Eleanor Barlow
10 May 2024
Crime
Former head teacher denies sexual abuse of children
Neil Foden, 66, denies preying on five youngsters.
By
Eleanor Barlow
9 May 2024
Science
Impact of music on people with dementia to be analysed in three-year project
It is hoped the therapy could reduce the need for health and care services and improve people’s quality of life.
By
Eleanor Barlow
8 May 2024
Celebrity News
Bernard Hill was ‘looking forward’ to reaction to final TV performance
Hill played the father of Martin Freeman’s character Chris Carson in the show.
By
Eleanor Barlow
7 May 2024
Politics
Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk
Figen Murray will spend the next 16 days walking to Downing Street where she will call for the implementation of Martyn’s Law.
By
Eleanor Barlow
7 May 2024
Crime
Two protesters fined after attempting to block road on day of Grand National
Animal Rising said their actions ‘helped shine the spotlight onto our broken relationship with animals and the natural world’.
By
Eleanor Barlow
3 May 2024
Business News
Starmer pledges crackdown on shoplifting in speech to retail workers
The Labour leader put shoplifters ‘on notice’ as he pledged 13,000 extra neighbourhood police on the beat.
By
Eleanor Barlow
30 Apr 2024
UK
Police name murder victim after human remains found in nature reserve
Greater Manchester detectives believe the torso found in Kersal Dale Wetlands, near Salford, was that of 67-year-old Stuart Everett.
By
Eleanor Barlow
30 Apr 2024
UK
Teenager composes theme tune and score for police drama
Patrick Bennett, 19, has provided the musical accompaniment for the second series of Granite Harbour, which is due to air on Friday on BBC One.
By
Eleanor Barlow
29 Apr 2024
UK
Two charged with murder after torso discovered in nature reserve
Formal identification is ongoing, but the remains found at Kersal Dale Wetlands are believed to be of a local man in his 60s.
By
Eleanor Barlow
29 Apr 2024
Celebrity News
Japanese tea service bought by George Harrison goes on display at Beatles museum
The set was one of three bought by Harrison in 1966 when touring Japan.
By
Eleanor Barlow
25 Apr 2024
UK
Lottery winners give back to hospital that saved son’s life
The group of 23 winners helped out with some gardening, planting borders alongside a new walkaway around the Alder Centre bereavement unit.
By
Eleanor Barlow
23 Apr 2024
Crime
Woman charged with murder of Baby Callum is granted bail
Joanne Sharkey is accused of murder and concealment of the birth of a child.
By
Eleanor Barlow
23 Apr 2024
Crime
Curtis Warren denies breaching serious crime prevention order
The 60-year-old, of Boldon, South Tyneside, entered not guilty pleas to 18 counts of failing to comply with a serious crime prevention order.
By
Eleanor Barlow
23 Apr 2024
UK
Woman arrested after car crashes through wall of primary school
Merseyside Police said a 39-year-old woman from Walton, Liverpool, had been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and careless driving.
By
Eleanor Barlow
22 Apr 2024
Showbiz
Peter Kay ‘gutted’ as opening performances for new arena postponed
Manchester’s Co-op Live was due to officially open this week with performances from the comedian
By
Eleanor Barlow
Lisa McLoughlin
22 Apr 2024
UK
Car crashes through wall of primary school
A white Mercedes appeared to have gone through the wall of the school and could be seen inside a classroom.
By
Eleanor Barlow
22 Apr 2024
Crime
Trial date set for woman accused of murdering baby found in woodland in 1998
Joanne Sharkey is accused of murdering ‘Callum’, who was discovered close to the Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington 26 years ago.
By
Eleanor Barlow
18 Apr 2024
Crime
Woman appears in court charged with murder of baby found in woodland in 1998
Joanne Sharkey, 54, of West Derby, Liverpool, has been charged with murder and concealment of the birth of a child.
By
Eleanor Barlow
16 Apr 2024
UK
Minute’s silence held to mark 35 years since Hillsborough disaster
Flags were flown at half mast on civic buildings and football club sites throughout the day.
By
Eleanor Barlow
15 Apr 2024
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