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A man who went missing after swimming in the River Mersey has been named by police following his disappearance earlier this week.

More victims of rape will be spared the stress of giving evidence during a trial after justice bosses announced courts across Greater Manchester will be allowed to admit pre-recorded evidence.

Transport bosses have issued a warning to the public across Greater 'not to get caught out' as the rail strike enters its third day on Saturday - the first weekend day of the industrial action. The action means Manchester Piccadilly railway station will close at 7pm on Saturday.

Coronation Street star James Caroll has died. He was best known for playing Brian ‘Bumper’ Humphreys on the Channel 4 soap between 1988 and 1991. He appeared as Mary Taylor’s friend Colin in Coronation Street, too.

Brookside and Coronation Street actor James Caroll has sadly died.The late actor was best known for playing Brian ‘Bumper’ Humphreys on the Channel 4 soap between 1988 and 1991. He also appeared as Mary Taylor’s friend Colin in Coronation Street earlier this year. James, who lived in Preston, Lancashire, is thought to have died suddenly.

Coronation Street and Brookside actor James Caroll has sadly passed away.

A wanted man has been arrested in a Scots town.

If there is ever a way to truly escape the hustle and bustle of every day life, it is by visiting a spa. From experiencing calming treatments to dipping your toes in infinity pools and Jacuzzis, spa days or breaks can make you feel completely rejuvenated.

Police searching for a man wanted for "a number of serious offences" believe he may be in Scotland.

Voters in Preston have had their say in the 2022 local elections.

A 'prowling sexual predator' who raped a young woman and sexually assaulted another on the same night has been locked up for more than 12 years. One of Amanuel Tsegay's victims - who was 18 when he raped her - told how he had shattered her life, adding: "This is always there."

A young mum from Lancashire tragically took her own life after experiencing a traumatic event the year before - with mental health services admitting there were 'some failings' in her care.

A mum found out that her son was dead two days after the tragedy when his friend sent her a message asking 'when's the funeral?'.

Seven weeks ago, Kyle Johnson gave up his ordinary life in the North West to travel to the war-torn country of Ukraine. With five years military training and an overriding sense of duty - he felt he had to help.

A popular jewellers which has been a staple of Bury for more than two decades has announced it will be closing. Peter Jackson the Jeweller first opened at The Rock shopping centre in 2010 and has become ‘firmly established’ in the area.

Britney Spears is pregnant and reminiscing about her past. Her most recent Instagram post features a photo of her first pregnancy. Spears had her son, Sean Preston, in 2005.First images of Britney Spears during her third pregnancy emergeBritney Spears will wait until giving birth to marry Sam AsghariA post shared by Britney Spears (@britneyspears)Spears shared a black and white photo of herself and her baby.

A gym boss who lost his job in lockdown descended into crime and took on a 'leading role' in organised drugs gang. Nabeel Issawi worked as a gym manager, but the coronavirus restrictions meant that they were shut for months at the height of the pandemic.

Two children have tragically died following a blaze in which their pregnant mum was also injured, police have confirmed.

Two children have died following a devastating house fire in Lancashire. A girl, aged three and boy, aged five were taken to hospital in a critical condition following the blaze in Preston last Friday (8 April).

Detectives have launched an investigation after a house fire left two small children fighting for their lives. A girl, aged three, and boy, five, are in a critical condition and their mother was seriously injured.

Two young children have been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after a huge house fire. A woman, in her 20s, and the kids - aged three and five - are fighting for life after the blaze in Preston last night.

An inquest jury has concluded that serious and significant police failings contributed to the death of a Bolton woman found unresponsive in a cell.

A jury hearing evidence at an inquest into the death of a woman who grew up in Bolton has been urged to consider the possibility of returning an unlawful killing conclusion.

John Travolta has paid tribute to Bruce Willis following the news of his aphasia diagnosis, describing his Pulp Fiction co-star as a ‘generous soul’. In a statement released by Bruce’s family, they announced that the Hollywood icon would be stepping away from his acting career, as the medical condition was affecting his cognitive abilities. In the message signed by his wife Emma Heming, ex-wife Demi Moore and children Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn, it said: ‘This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support.

Emmy winner Carrie Preston (Claws, Dr. Death) will return to The Good Fight in Season 6—directing one episode, and reprising her fan-favorite role as attorney Elsbeth Tascioni.

Members of a drugs gang who ‘brought misery’ to a small town in Lancashire in a covert drugs supply and money laundering operation have been sentenced to a total of almost 60 years in prison.

Concerns are growing about the whereabouts of a mum and her three-year-old daughter who have been missing for four days. The pair, who are from Lancashire, are also understood to have links to Greater Manchester.

A man has denied murdering his parents who were tragically found stabbed to death at their home.

For almost 70 years St Mary's Catholic church in Cheetham Hill has been at the heart of Ukrainian life in Manchester.