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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:16 +0000Five invasive plants that can spread aggressively and damage your home
Some of the UK's most popular plants could potentially be doing serious damage to your home if left unchecked
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:14:29 +0000Major train disruption LIVE as person dies on tracks
Journeys could be delayed up to 60 minutes
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:25:09 +0000Zoo owner's wife 'jumped in crocodile enclosure' to save injured 3-year-old boy
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was found seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure at Johnson's of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdonshire
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000Seaside town gets new Greggs with new jobs on offer
The Merseyside shop has created more than 12 jobs for the area
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:40:34 +0000Keir Starmer congratulates Andy Burnham after rival's 'final chance to change' warning
The result was announced just after 3am on Friday
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000Monty Don warns gardeners against key job before June 21
BBC Gardeners' World host Monty Don has urged gardeners to hold off on a key gardening task until after June 21 — warning it could do more harm than good
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000Gardeners should plant one flower to look after bees this summer
If you're keen to ensure your garden is a haven for creatures great and small, experts say this simple addition to your garden can attract bees and support UK wildlife all summer
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Irresistible' Channel 5 period drama 'better than Call the Midwife' is 'perfection'
Aptly dubbed 'one of the best feel-good shows in a long time', this period drama hailed a 'masterpiece' is a balm to the soul, and viewers can’t stop raving about it.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000Crime drama hailed 'one of the best ever made' streaming on BBC now
A mystery detective drama on the BBC has been praised as "nothing short of extraordinary" with fans impressed by the acting performances, the well written scripts and the stunning scenery
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000David Attenborough urgent gardening task to attract wildlife this summer
There's one key addition you can make to your backyard garden this summer to keep it thriving and attract wildlife — and it's approved by legendary naturalist David Attenborough
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Masterpiece' war film hailed 'unmatched epic' better than Saving Private Ryan
The war drama has been labelled 'criminally underrated' and viewers are hailing it as the 'greatest war film ever made' — now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000'I've visited every service station in the UK - these red flags stood out'
Rich Cross, known as the 'Service Station King', has spent over a decade visiting all 97 official UK service stations - these are the red flags he's noticed and his top picks
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:22:00 +0000Doctor shares shiny hair washing routine and key mistakes you could be making
A doctor has shared a simple hair washing routine to help people get the best results without breaking the bank
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000Liverpool Empire Theatre explains 'technical difficulties' after latest show interruption
Theatre director Diane Belding said similar situations were "very rare"
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:26:12 +0000Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election victory speech stopped as he's rushed off stage
Dramatic scenes unfolded during Andy Burnham's victory speech at the Makerfield by-election after he secured a comfortable win, as rival candidates interrupted his address
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0000Work to begin on new Wirral plan to address increased housing targets
Increased housing targets could create 'speculation about the green belt' a councillor warned
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:57:48 +0000Makerfield by-election live results as Andy Burnham wins seat for Labour Party
We are reporting live from the counting room of the most significant by-election for a generation - with the result potentially set to change who runs the country.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:52:58 +0000Burnham brings back the Labour smiles after monster Makerfield win, next stop Downing Street
On the floor of Wigan's Edge Centre, Labour figures couldn't hide their delight as the Merseyside-born candidate defied expectations to land a thumping win, writes Liam Thorp
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:47:05 +0000Full list of results from Makerfield by-election after astounding Andy Burnham victory
Burnham's victory could set up a potential leadership contest
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:42:31 +0000'Big change needed': Andy Burnham's full statement after historic by-election victory
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:28:22 +0000When Andy Burnham could come to Liverpool as Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is now expected to to step down from his role as Greater Manchester Mayor
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:18:30 +0000What happens next to make Andy Burnham Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is the newly elected MP for Makerfield and is now expected to launch a bid for the leadership of the Labour Party
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:10:20 +0000Andy Burnham wins historic Makerfield by-election as countdown begins to possible leadership bid
Mayor of Greater Manchester sees off challenge from Reform UK to win crucial vote - and will now be favourite to be the new Prime Minister later this year
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0000Man who battered housemate with truncheon says 'I'm not a criminal'
The former Ocado delivery driver told the ECHO: 'He's lied. They don't care. Nobody believes me, and they think I'm the criminal'
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0000Rare animal arrives at Chester Zoo and he's 'quite the catch'
The rare animal has been brought to Chester Zoo for "matchmaking"