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Suspects named after serious assault in Warrington

A 54-year-old man suffered serious injuries

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Snow could hit UK as 'wintry hazards' warning issued

The temperatures are forecast to drop as we approach the weekend

Sefton Park Meadows future decided as council make pledge

The Fields In Trust initiative has the commitment of Liverpool City Council to permanently protect all of the city's green spaces from future development

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Southport families condemn 'repeated failures' after teen copycat

The families of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar have hit out at authorities after the sentencing

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Girl, 15, who died at holiday park had 'headache' before bed

Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, died at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington

Martin Lewis new tax alert as older savers may want to review their allowances

The expert said the new tax will be a "massive change"

Met Office says snow could hit UK this week as temperatures drop

March is typically noted for its mixed weather conditions

Update after hundreds of Liverpool workers walk out on strike

Employees based at an office in Liverpool's business district joined colleagues from across the country in strike action

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Police update on man seriously injured in alleged attack as Joey Barton charged

Joey Barton and Gary O'Grady have been charged with section 18 wounding with intent

All 70 countries with UK Foreign Office travel warnings from March 10

Brits should take note of updated travel advice, as insurance may be invalidated

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High Court libel hearing told of Joey Barton arrest after call from Liverpool police station

Eni Aluko's representative said Huyton-born Barton "was arrested yesterday and is currently being held in custody"

Latest Foreign Office travel advice for Cyprus, Turkey and Egypt amid Middle East conflict

The Foreign Office has provided travel advice for Cyprus, Turkey and Egypt, and here's what you need to know if you're planning a holiday to any of the popular destinations

Police give update on hoax threats sent to Merseyside schools

A number of Merseyside schools received threats yesterday, which are being treated as hoaxes by police

Dovecot man Lee Hickman wanted by police on recall to prison

Hickman served time in prison for his part in a robbery gang and was arrested after Olivia Pratt-Korbel's murder because of an alleged feud with the intended target

Man found 'covered in blood' in the road as Joey Barton arrested

Police remain at the scene of the assault as Joey Barton and another man are arrested

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Man charged with murder of Ian Huntley

The child killer was found seriously injured in HMP Frankland last month

Joey Barton arrested in connection with alleged serious assault near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club

The ECHO understands Barton was one of two men arrested following the incident on Sunday night

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Coronation Street Maggie star Pauline McLynn's romance with famous partner

Coronation Street actress Pauline McLynn, who plays Maggie Driscoll, has been married for several years to her partner

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Met Office says 'wintry hazards' possible across UK this week

The Met Office has suggested that rain and wintry conditions will be felt from Thursday

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Four flights from Manchester Airport cancelled today

Thousands of people are still stranded in the Middle East after the cancellation of flights

Drunk easyJet passenger found guilty of attempted sexual assault of child

Although Ramiz Idrizi, 38, was cleared of one count of assaulting a woman, he was found guilty of attempting to sexually assault her daughter, as well as assaulting a male passenger

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Glasgow Central fire: Grim travel prediction after big blaze on busy city street

The railway network operator has revealed that no train services will operate to or from the major station on Tuesday in the wake of the devastating fire

Police officer dragged man to safety as he fell from motorway bridge near Chester

"His legs buckled and he closed his eyes and I grabbed his backpack and pulled him backwards"

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Man mown down by speeding Wirral BMW driver as he took eight steps out into the road

James Atkinson died after being struck by a speeding BMW as he crossed the road

Monday, Mar 9

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Coronation Street Leanne actress' husband is soap co-star and fans will be floored

Coronation Street's Jane Danson has played Leanne Battersby since 1997 and her husband Robert Beck is also a familiar soap star

Did anyone win tonight's Set For Life jackpot?

Players could win £10,000 a month for 30 years in the National Lottery's Set for Life draw

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He told woman 'I'm going to rape you now' as he attacked her in Bali holiday villa

Sex beast Damien Lang was jailed for rape in 2014, and went onto attack another woman after he was released

RAF Typhoon jet 'takes out' Iranian drone as UK patrol flights over Dubai stepped up

RAF Typhoon jets took out a drone heading to Jordan and intercepted another heading to Bahrain as the UK temporarily withdrew embassy staff dependents from the UAE

Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, March 9

Set for Life players could win £10,000 a month for 30 years in tonight's draw which starts at 8pm

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Police to be taken to court over 'unlawful' arrest warrants

Four people were arrested after being linked to a probe into a multi-million pound Merseyside company last year