Merseyside

Nathan Muat treated Peter Seeclear "like a dog" and lying to cover up his murder, a court hears.

Team news as Wigan Warriors face Warrington Wolves in Saturday's Super League Magic Weekend fixture at Anfield (19:00 BST).

Police are trying to trace potential witnesses following the fatal stabbing of a man in Liverpool.

Are red and white stripes cursed? Who is likely to go up? Sports analyst Simon Gleave takes a closer look at what might happen in the play-offs.

A biker left badly injured in a crash meets the heart surgeon who saved his life at the roadside.

David Cain said he was struck by the "humanity" and "beauty" of inquest evidence into 96 deaths.

Joseph McCann is due to appear next at the Old Bailey on 26 July.

Ex-Liverpool striker John Aldridge will be torn watching Saturday's League Two play-off final, thanks to his strong ties with both Tranmere and Newport.

No party has overall control of Cheshire East Council after the Conservatives lost 19 seats in local elections.

John O'Brien says he was "deeply grateful" to all those who helped save him.

Lancashire hold their nerve to beat early promotion rivals Worcestershire by six wickets at Old Trafford.

Former Southport and Salford City player Mike Phenix is banned from football for four years after failing a drugs test.

A row over payments to the hospital for caring for Welsh patients is resolved.

Warrington and England full-back Stefan Ratchford will be sidelined for three months after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Lancashire enjoy late breakthroughs against Worcestershire as 14 wickets fall on day two at Old Trafford.

Salford Red Devils' learning disability team pulls out of a major event after its minibus is stolen.

A red double decker bus is seen being driven erratically through Liverpool in the early hours.

A Newport County fan and a Tranmere Rovers fan walk into a bar at Wembley. "The usual?" the barman replies.

Everton Ladies manager Willie Kirk targets up to eight new signings as they bid to "kick on" up the Women's Super League table.

As a teenager, Josh Taylor was bullied for daring to dream of playing for St Helens - now he wears the shirt with pride.