5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (211+ words) FORMER footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial next year after a bail application was refused. The 44-year-old, of Widnes, had been due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court last week accused of causing grievous bodily…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (205+ words) The WSL has launched an investigation after Crystal Palace “breached competition rules” in their opening-day win over Everton at the VBS Community Stadium. Lexi Lloyd-Smith’s first-half strike ensured Palace made a winning return to the top flight, but they could…...

4+ week, 12+ hour ago   (562+ words) Charlton manager Nathan Jones is hoping to secure match winner Tyreece Campbell on a new contract. The 22-year-old winger, whose current terms expire next summer, scored the 80th-minute goal to seal a 2-1 victory over Derby on the opening day. It…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (259+ words) AN inquest has opened into the death of a man at a Runcorn hotel. Brian Taylor was found dead in his room at the Campanile Hotel on Lowlands Road, near Runcorn railway station, on Friday, July 17. An inquest into the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (238+ words) THE Silver Jubilee Bridge is closed this weekend for filming of the hotly anticipated Batman sequel. After months of speculation and test shoots, crews are using using the iconic landmark for the Hollywood movie. The crossing closed on Friday for…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (242+ words) POLICE have confirmed that a man has been arrested following multiple reports of racist graffiti at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Between December 2024 and May 2026, Merseyside Police received 35 reports of criminal damage, with the graffiti described as being ‘both racist and…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (341+ words) Chelsea are close to appointing Xabi Alonso as their new manager, the Press Association understands. The former Real Madrid boss has emerged in the last few days as the leading candidate to replace Liam Rosenior and though a number of…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (243+ words) FORMER footballer and Widnes resident Joey Barton has denied seriously assaulting a man outside a golf club. The 43-year-old, wearing a grey zip-up fleece and with glasses on, appeared via videolink from HMP Liverpool for the plea hearing at Liverpool…...