Friends who met through their hidden disabilities create group for people with chronic illnesses
“I knew nobody going through something like me. When I found that connection it was a weight off…
Man gives two thumbs up to judge as he’s jailed over what happened at Tesco
Shane Smethurst threatened to stab a member of staff after he was confronted over his shoplifting Shane Smethurst,…
Woman spent her whole life knowing something was wrong
‘I was getting more sick every single day. I was in so much pain every day. Still nobody…
St Helens mum died just months after her own mum from same devastating illness
Julie Hatton knew something was wrong when she began experiencing weakness in her left arm 00:01, 09 Mar…
Motorcyclist seriously injured following police pursuit
The man in his 30s is said to have suffered serious injuries when he attempted to get away…
Darren Gee called a ‘bacon’ by killer as he’s hauled before judge over TikTok videos
A murder trial was paused after the former gangster claimed that defendant Kevin Weetman had tried to set…
Drug dealer told ‘see you rat’ as he’s jailed for life
A drug dealer has been jailed for life after ordering a house fire which killed an elderly couple.…
Killer ‘found dead in wheelie bin’ after ‘taking a lot of drugs’ and having a bath
Paul Smith died only a week after starting the fire which killed 77-year-old Eric Greener and 83-year-old Sheila…
Killers smile and laugh as they’re cleared of murdering elderly couple in house fire
But Kevin Weetman and Kylie Maynard were convicted of the manslaughter of Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson, a…
Police give update about what ‘white powder’ found in human remains probe is
The “suspicious white powder” found as part of a human remains probe has been confirmed as a non-harmful…
‘Very loud’ explosion heard after police evacuation
One man told the ECHO that the controlled explosion was so loud people nearby said their “hearts were…
‘Suspicious powder’ removed from house linked to human remains probe as neighbours evacuated
Police said officers found the white powder while carrying out an “extensive forensic examination” 19:12, 01 Feb 2026Updated…