North West news

• Leigh seal top-six spot to end Saints' play-off bid

  04-09-2026 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.
  
  Read more

• Maiden Flintoff fifty keeps Lancs in hunt with Glos

  10-09-2026 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rocky Flintoff is unbeaten on 57, his first Championship half-century, as Lancashire end on 120-6 in pursuit of 248 to beat Gloucestershire.
  
  Read more

• Fans pay their respects at Sir Billy Boston's funeral

  10-09-2026 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The funeral of rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has taken place in his beloved Wigan.
  
  Read more

• Family fears for IPP prisoner sent back to jail

  10-09-2026 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thomas White has been transferred from a secure psychiatric hospital back to prison, his family say.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Leigh forward Hughes to retire at end of season

  10-09-2026 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Leopards forward Jack Hughes is to retire at the end of the season.
  
  Read more

• Warrington hooker Powell to retire

  10-09-2026 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves hooker Sam Powell is to retire at the end of the season and join the club's coaching staff.
  
  Read more

• Library books overdue by 116 years returned in 'excellent condition'

  10-09-2026 12:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peter O'Sullivan found the books among his late grandfather's belongings and said returning them was "the right thing to do".
  
  Read more

• Man held over alleged hit-and-run after collision

  10-09-2026 11:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s is seriously injured after being struck by a car in Salford, police say.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• New Etihad link in 'floating walkways' plan

  10-09-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The walkways will connect parts of Manchester city centre to other places, including the Etihad campus.
  
  Read more

• Princess Anne reunited with childhood riding teacher

  09-09-2026 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barbara Rosen, 94, cared for Princess Anne's childhood ponies at Windsor Castle in the 1950s.
  
  Read more

• Best figures for Williams as Lancs & Glos struggle

  09-09-2026 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gloucestershire's Will Williams relishes his return to Old Trafford with a career-best six-wicket haul against his former county Lancashire.
  
  Read more

• Parents, teachers and pupils have their say on restricting phones in schools

  09-09-2026 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales' largest teaching union is calling for a national ban on phones in schools.
  
  Read more

• Wigan boss Peet pays tribute to retiring Farrell

  09-09-2026 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors boss pays tribute to his captain who is calling time on a trophy-laden playing career at the club.
  
  Read more

• Hospital workers suspend strike after talks offer

  09-09-2026 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UNISON union said the Northern Care Alliance has agreed to fresh talks.
  
  Read more

• 'We're exhausted after sleeping on airport floor'

  09-09-2026 16:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kelly Fewery and Alan Jones say they are "absolutely exhausted" after being stranded in Turkey.
  
  Read more

• Woman's rape lies sentence 'unduly lenient'

  09-09-2026 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stacey Sharples, who falsely accused 10 men of rape, has her sentence increased to seven years.
  
  Read more

• Queen bee killed after vandals attack community hive

  09-09-2026 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A replacement queen is being introduced after vandals overturned a community beehive.
  
  Read more

• Eight-year-old boy runs 32 miles and scales 15 summits in a single day

  09-09-2026 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Benji, from Llanberis, finished the Welsh 3000s challenge in less than 16 hours.
  
  Read more

• Is 15-year-old Gabriel set to become Man Utd's youngest ever player?

  09-09-2026 12:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel has scored two magnificent goals in two Premier League 2 appearances for Manchester United - is he ready to make his senior debut?
  
  Read more

• Council condemns attacks on bin crews and traffic wardens

  09-09-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A bin wagon had a brick thrown through a side window while out on its rounds in Oldham.
  
  Read more

• Writer hopes Oasis film can help end family feuds

  09-09-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Steven Knight says the Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger film was "incredibly emotional".
  
  Read more

• Dad's death inspired my cancer research, says scientist

  09-09-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prof Petra Hamerlik is leading a study using tear fluid to test for brain tumours at the University of Manchester.
  
  Read more

• Where is Warrington Council planning £50m of cuts?

  09-09-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How will Warrington Council cut its costs by about £50m?
  
  Read more

• Suicide prevention charity enters administration

  08-09-2026 21:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 3 Dads Walking, who raised £1.5m for Papyrus, say it is "very difficult to accept" its closure.
  
  Read more

• Growth deal to create 4,000 jobs in north Wales by 2036, councillors told

  08-09-2026 21:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Multimillion investment project will deliver on 4,000 jobs pledge by 2036, council meeting hears.
  
  Read more

• Balderson burst gives Lancashire edge over Glos

  08-09-2026 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three wickets from George Balderson help Lancashire shade day one of their match with Gloucestershire.
  
  Read more

• Wigan hooker Leeming rejoins Huddersfield Giants

  08-09-2026 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield Giants re-sign Wigan Warriors hooker Kruise Leeming on a three-year contract for next season.
  
  Read more

• House explosion leaves man critically injured

  08-09-2026 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is fighting for his life in hospital and nearby properties were evacuated after the blast.
  
  Read more

• Russo and Greenwood nominated for Ballon d'Or

  08-09-2026 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England stars Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are among 30 players nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or.
  
  Read more

• Coogan backs 'great things' to come from mill revival

  08-09-2026 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The actor says local people should help shape the regeneration of his hometown.
  
  Read more

Follow @northwestuknews on Twitter!