What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.

Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on Taiwan
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".

Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The family of sixth form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.

Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The victims affected by the data breach were not told for nearly two years.