It made headlines around the world; spawned protests; provoked comment from political leaders and saw British policing come under fire. Then the courtroom drama began. Andrew Bardsley and John Scheerhout report.

The child was rescued after being pulled from the lake by family members

Terry Butcher was left fighting back tears during an appearance on Good Morning Britain as he paid tribute to his son Chris, who died aged 35 after battling PTSD following his army service

Here's everything you need to know about the British actor

Gabriella Goddard chose not to go down a well-trodden path

The girl could sadly not be saved

The Paradise is a British period drama winning over costume drama fans with its Victorian department store setting, 'charming' storylines and 'distinct' characters to rival Downton Abbey

The film is still regarded as one of the best war films ever made — and viewers say it has one of the greatest endings of all time

The Emmy Award-winning series starring Claire Foy is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer

EXCLUSIVE: In his final message to Liverpool fans after leaving the club, Arne Slot writes an open letter in the ECHO

A road safety campaigner says drivers often seen driving at speeds up to three times the limit

Once you try it, you'll understand it's worth every penny - and you'll never look back.

Summer patio cleaning doesn't have to be a daunting task — outdoor dirt removal can be done with just a few simple household items costing as little as 50p per clean.

Fab pictures of Scousers enjoying the start of summer, sporting events and the Queen's coronation are some of our favourite June memories over past decades

The busy city centre street always has something coming or go

June is a busy month in the garden, with four essential tasks recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society to keep your summer garden vibrant and blooming

Five criminals from our region were locked up for a combined 19 years and nine months over the past week

Which? said that 'seemingly innocent items like toys and craft kits can have serious health consequences if there are not proper checks to make sure they comply with safety laws'

The washing machine cleaner I picked up from Home Bargains is designed to remove detergent build-up, grime, and limescale to keep your machine fresh and running efficiently — here's how it performed

The budget airline has been forced to reschedule 723 flights and cancel 32 across its European network

An appliance expert has shared a 50p dishwasher cleaning hack

The Liverpool site has been vacant and derelict for more than two decades, and concerns have been raised about the security and safety of the site

The band will come to the city later this year in October - having last played in the city in 2015

Volunteer crews are urging people to take care in and around water after a busy half-term period

Tara Oswick and her friend were swimming in the sea when they raced to try and save young Chiedza Nyanjowa, who tragically later died