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Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea.
The man is in hospital after Merseyside Police received reports he had been shot twice in the leg.
Independent shop on the rise of people swapping online buying for a traditional shopping experience.
Harry Murphy, 72, died from his injuries following a crash between two cars in October, police say.
Stephen Bates drove at his girlfriend's brother after a drunken row in Liverpool.
St Joseph's Hospice in Thornton receives one of 49 saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree.
Luke Littler says he is delighted to bring a bit of happiness to patients going through tough times.
A father speaks of the moment his son called him to say he had been hit by driver Paul Doyle's car.
The 'magical' interactive festive trail in Calderstones Park runs throughout December.
Two unsafe tower blocks in Kirkby, Merseyside, were closed down by the fire service in July.
Schoolchildren carry their handmade festive lanterns through Chester's ancient streets.
Liverpool's new tourist tax could fund a Beatles version of the Abba show in London, says the metro mayor.
The Football Association rejected Everton's appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card without providing an explanation, David Moyes says.
Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.
Hull KR forward Kelepi Tanginoa leaves the treble winners for a two-year contract with Warrington Wolves.
St Helens re-sign back rower Paige Travis after her one-season stint in the NRLW with Parramatta Eels.
Under-pressure Liverpool manager Arne Slot says talks with the club's owners after the defeat by PSV Eindhoven were the "same conversations" he has had with them since arriving at Anfield.
After a dismal run of form, Arne Slot's job as Liverpool boss is starting to come under question - just six months after winning the Premier League title.
Blackpool manager Michael Appleton says Liverpool are interested in Thomas Ince but denies a deal has been done.
Peter Moores will continue to help young, local talent progress after extending his contract as Lancashire coach.
Warrington's Tyrone McCarthy writes to the RFL with his ideas to make the international game more competitive.
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Liam Palmer is set to stay at League One leaders Tranmere for the rest of the season.
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's game between Swindon and Tranmere in League One.
Kidderminster sign winger Sean Clancy on non-contract terms after his exit from Blue Square Bet North leaders Chester.
The High Court quashes the original inquest verdicts returned on 96 Liverpool football fans who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Liverpool are closing in on the signings of Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge and Blackpool winger Thomas Ince.
Martin Murray says he will be fighting the "best middleweight on the planet" in Sergio Martinez when they meet in April.
Teenager Max Power hopes to play a big part in Tranmere's festive programme after making his first start of the season.
British heavyweight David Price will take on American fighter Tony Thompson at Liverpool's Echo Arena in February.
Southport manager Liam Watson says a serious injury to Aaron Chalmers marred his side's FA Trophy win over Stockport.
Head coach Peter Moores will remain with Lancashire until the end of the 2014 season after extending his contract.
Former Nottingham Forest academy player Joshua Travis is remembered as having "incredible energy".
The 07:00 GMT train will only carry staff to London following a decision by the rail regulator.
Demonstrations were co-ordinated in cities including Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.
Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea.
Solicitors say they are getting calls every day about the County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust.
The Albanian national was first deported after being convicted of drugs offences, Leeds Crown Court heard.
Donda Michaelas, from Bearsted, went on a date with Jenni Falconer in 1994 on the popular TV show.
Visitors to a Cotswolds hotspot are becoming "disillusioned" due to overcrowding, locals say.
Heather Allmond is sentenced for drink driving after getting behind the wheel of her car at a station.
Franklin Francis, 56, died in hospital two days after he was found unresponsive, police say.
Officers are questioning a 31-year-old man who was arrested at Manchester Airport on Thursday.
The display includes reindeer on the roof, huge glittering snowflakes and a Santa figure.
