Richard Walker said the cost-of-living crisis has sparked an unfortunate rise

The former Countdown host said she has her "fingers crossed" as she stepped in for the Scottish presenter

From beach fronts to beer gardens, let us know where you've been enjoying the warmer weather

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Tuesday, July 12

Michael Owen's daughter admitted the 26-year-old was her "type"

Officers have taped off a scene outside the shopping centre

Viewers were horrified as Tyrone Dobbs and Fiz Stape reignited their romance

The finance guru has urged the government to provide a suitable financial support package

The country is seeing widely above average temperatures for this time of year

A £7.3m underspend has been reported for the last financial year

When the shopping and leisure complex opened, it quickly became a sanctuary for teenagers looking for a safe place to hang out

Costco consistently has the lowest prices - but it's for members only

They were completely stunned when they received the penalty notice letters

Covid cases continue to rise in the UK but who should take a test, and what happens if it's positive?

The readily available item can be bought for as little as 30p in supermarkets

A new Shakespeare theatre is set to open

For 23 years dedicated lollipop man Arthur Snellgrove helped children cross the road safely

An expert has claimed officials are "getting wise" to to the trick

Troubled city council expecting imminent report that could have huge impacts on city

From eating crumpets to playing call of duty, Boy A told a mountain of lies after stabbing Ava White

Many people on social media were shocked by another report of gun crime in the city

Temperatures are set to be very high this week

Sir Mo's wife realised there were "lots of missing pieces to his story"

Some viewers are extremely disappointed and are calling for more to be revealed

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