A child poverty strategy had been due to be published in spring but was subsequently delayed until autumn to align with the Chancellor’s budget.

Care home workers and their families are almost twice as likely to live in poverty as the average UK employee, according to research published as those in the adult social care sector await details on ...

Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam, 47, of Warrington Road in Widnes, Cheshire, has been charged with murder and possession of a ...

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was fatally stabbed in a shop in Bootle. Police attended the scene of the stabbing at Low Cost Food and Wine on Stanley Road shortly after 5.05pm on ...

As the countdown to this year's Ashes series hits 100 days, one of Great Britain's most iconic players insists England can ...

Five folk acts are writing and composing a song about people whose lives have been influenced by - or changed track - thanks ...

FORMER Great Britain rugby league star Gareth Hock has denied raping a woman as his trial commenced this week. The former Wigan, Leigh, and Widnes forward is facing a number of charges including rape, ...

Cheshire Police has issued a public appeal for help in tracing Anthony Abel. The 40-year-old is wanted by officers in relation to an assault allegation. Abel is described by police as being around 6’2 ...

Thousands of children in Widnes and Halewood are living in households affected by the two-child limit, new figures show – as charities urged the Government to scrap the policy.

A CANNABIS farmer has walked free from court – despite being caught by police at two different drug grows. Luke Worsley has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting to growing the class ...

Paul and Pam Walsh forgot to pay for their parking after dropping their daughter off at Manchester Airport - they say they ...

WITTON Albion have boosted their squad with the signing of a new goalkeeper. Cameron Terry has returned to the club, following a brief stint minding the nets in 2018. After spells with Clitheroe and ...