News from Regional North West
Helen Flanagan 'shaken' by break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her Cheshire home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed. The actress, who also appeared in I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! last year, had raiders at...
Ex-police boss guilty over points
A former police authority chairman has been convicted of persuading a friend to take three penalty points for him so he avoided a driving ban and furthered his career. Dave McLuckie, who was Cleveland Police Authority chairman, was convicted of pervertin
Helen Flanagan 'shaken' by break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her Cheshire home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed. The actress, who also appeared in I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! last year, had raiders at...
Cumbrian rapist sentenced to 12 years in prison
A Cumbrian pensioner has been jailed for a series of sex attacks carried out over more than 30 years. Brian Hamilton Brian Oswald Hamilton, 75, of Barnett Drive, Seaton, near Workington, was today sentenced to 12 years in prison. Carlisle Crown Court hea
Boss of Cumbrian takeaway admits breaking immigration law
The manager of a Chinese takeaway in Cleator Moor has admitted breaching immigration law. Adi Chen Adi Chen, 35, pleaded guilty to facilitating the breach of the law by knowingly transferring the Taste of China restaurant to a man called Ting He, who he
Schoolboy and girl killed by train
An 18-year-old schoolboy and a 15-year-old girl have died after being struck by a passenger train. The boy and the girl, a fellow pupil believed to be Charleigh Disbrey, were killed after being hit by a First Capital Connect (FCC) service just outside El
Ex-police boss guilty over points
A former police authority chairman has been convicted of persuading a friend to take three penalty points for him so he avoided a driving ban and furthered his career. Dave McLuckie, who was Cleveland Police Authority chairman, was convicted of pervertin
Crowds cheer Queen at Royal Ascot
Cheering crowds and ecstatic racegoers have greeted the Queen as she made a grand entrance to Royal Ascot. She rode in a carriage with the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the head of a procession which travelled along the course past stand
Helen Flanagan 'shaken' by break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her Cheshire home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed. The actress, who also appeared in I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! last year, had raiders at...
Ex-police boss guilty over points
A former police authority chairman has been convicted of persuading a friend to take three penalty points for him so he avoided a driving ban and furthered his career. Dave McLuckie, who was Cleveland Police Authority chairman, was convicted of pervertin
Helen Flanagan 'shaken' by break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her Cheshire home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed. The actress, who also appeared in I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! last year, had raiders at...
Youth mayor up for challenge
A NEW voice of Oldham's youth has taken office. Student Emma O'Donnell (19) was appointed Youth Mayor of the borough at a prestigious mayor-making ceremony at Oldham Civic Centre last night. Over the next year Emma will carry out civic duties alongside t
Fresh fields launch
MAJOR works to improve Churchill playing fields - the largest in Saddleworth - are nearing completion. The site has long suffered from poor drainage and flooding. A new layout was also needed to increase the flexibility of the facilities and boost bookin
Morecambe has the ex-factor!
The iconic Midland Hotel in Morecambe has been searching for Oldhamer Carol Richmond, who entered the Miss Great Britain contest there as a 21 year old in 1968. The hotel was recently given a set of photos showing competitors and judges at the event and
Change of direction for drinks supremo
AS Royton-born born Diageo chief executive Paul Walsh toasts the end of his phenomenal career in the drinks industry, he is believed to be heading for the other side of the consumption business - food. Mr Walsh (57) is expected to become chairman of cate
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