-Credit:Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images Manchester United will spend New Year’s Day just seven points above the relegation zone after a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions. The 2-0 loss to Newcastle United was their third successive in the Premier League, with meetings against Liverpool, Arsenal and Southampton to come in the next few … Read more
Carlisle’s Street Pastors will hang up their hats after 14 years on New Year’s Day as the long-running project comes to a close. The group announced in October that it would be closing in 2025 following their final night out on New Year’s Eve. Kathy Howe, area coordinator, said that there has been a ‘perfect storm’ of … Read more
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is investigating the death of Alex Davies 08:11, 31 Dec 2024Updated 09:05, 31 Dec 2024 HMP Styal in Wilmslow An investigation has been launched following the death of a young woman at HMP Styal. Alex Davies, who goes by the name Ashley, died at the Cheshire prison on Christmas Eve. … Read more
NHS leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria have warned the public to brace themselves as temperatures are expected to plummet heading into 2025. They are urging people to take extra care, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, amid chilly weather. People with long-term health conditions, such as respiratory and heart issues, are … Read more
-Credit:Liverpool FC via Getty Images Jamie Carragher hailed Ryan Gravenberch as the ‘biggest surprise of the season’ on Monday night as both he and fellow pundit Gary Neville selected the Liverpool midfielder in their Premier League Teams of the Season at the halfway stage. Gravenberch has enjoyed a transformational campaign under fellow Dutchman Arne Slot, … Read more
-Credit:Sky Sports Jamie Carragher was left in disbelief after seeing Gary Neville’s Premier League team of the season so far, despite four Liverpool players being included. The Reds lead the way in the title race at the halfway point in the season, having gone eight points clear before the turn of the year following the … Read more
Blackburn is set to be battered by wind and rain today (December 31) and a weather warning come into force this evening. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for rain, which comes into force at 6pm. It is set to end at 6pm the following day. It covers all parts of East Lancashire. … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Manchester City and Manchester United fans are asking for help from football broadcasters as they look for fairer ticket pricing in 2025. Supporters across the Premier League are trying to avoid being priced out of attending matches as the cost of attending football continues to increase, with a nationwide campaign from … Read more
-Credit:Sky Sports Gary Neville has highlighted Christian Eriksen and Casemiro’s midfield partnership as a major weakness for Manchester United during their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle on Monday. Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton condemned Ruben Amorim’s side to another damaging loss at Old Trafford. And part of the reason behind why United were beaten was … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images Wayne Rooney says ‘Plymouth Argyle will always hold a special place in my heart’ after he parted ways with the Championship strugglers. The Manchester United legend, who was appointed as Argyle’s new head coach in the summer, has lost his job following a woeful run of form. The Devon-based club have not won … Read more