BBC North West political editor Annabel Tiffin hosts a debate of the key issues in the Makerfield by-election by candidates ...

In separate cases, Alnour Mohamed Ali, 26, was sentenced to 27 months in prison and Mohammad Tajik, 32, was jailed for two years.

Police have used a water cannon to disperse crowds in Newtownabbey, though other gatherings have taken place peacefully.

THERES no excuse for abuse – thats the message from West Midlands Police who want everyone to enjoy the football this summer.

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror ...