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North West and Wales: Top News Stories

The latest headlines for the North West and Wales

Local News

Concern For Man Missing After Night In Liverpool

James Bennion last seen at 3am on Sunday morning leaving Baa Bars nightclub

Chester Train Crash Caused By Rain

Virgin Train failed to stop in time last month, injuring two people

Audio Birkenhead Student Returns to Wrexham Uni After Stabbing

Sean Doyle's been telling Heart that his only thought was saving his friend

Gallery North West & Wales Severe Weather Pictures

See just some of the pictures from around the North West & Wales as the bad weather hits. Were you affected - @HeartNWandWales

UK & World

Video Nelson Mandela Tributes From Around The World

David Cameron has led dozens of international tributes to Nelson Mandela, who has died in South Africa aged 95.

Video RBS Fined $100m For Breaking US Sanctions

The Royal Bank of Scotland has agreed to pay $100m (£61m) after US investigations into illegal transactions with Iran, Sudan, Burma and Cuba.

Emma Bennett: Dog Attack Family's 'Devastation'

The family of a mother-of-four mauled to death by two American pit bulls have spoken of their devastation.

Video Ukraine President Calls Talks To End Protests

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich said he has invited all parties including the opposition for talks to find a political compromise to a growing crisis in the country.

Showbiz

Video Godzilla Remake Marks Film's 60th Anniversary

The trailer for the sci-fi reboot of Godzilla has been revealed, almost 60 years after the iconic Japanese film hit the big screen.

Justin Bieber Visits Typhoon Haiyan Victims

Justin Bieber has visited young survivors of the deadly typhoon which devastated the Philippines - and urged his millions of fans to help.

Sound Of Music Star Eleanor Parker Dies

Eleanor Parker, who played the scheming baroness in love with Baron von Trapp in The Sound Of Music, has died aged 91.

Leonardo DiCaprio Launches Motor Racing Team

Award-winning actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio is starting a motor racing team to compete in the new all-electric Formula E series.

Sport

Arsenal Squeeze Through Despite Defeat

Arsenal lost 2-0 at Napoli and had captain Mikel Arteta sent off, but still finished second in Group F to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages for the 11th season in a row.

Hull City Apply To Change Name To Hull Tigers

Hull City have confirmed they have applied to the FA to change their name to Hull Tigers from next season.

Injury Rules Steven Gerrard Out For Month

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.

Sneidjer Knocks Juve Out Of Champions League

Wesley Sneijder beat the snow to give Galatasaray a 1-0 win over Juventus that put his side and not the Italians into the last 16 of the Champions League.

Quirky

Spies 'Infiltrated' World Of Warcraft Game

British and US spies infiltrated online game worlds, such as World Of Warcraft, believing terrorists could be using them to communicate with each other, according to new claims.

Hobbits' Home Climate 'Like Lincolnshire'

Lord Of The Rings fans wanting to get an authentic taste of the Shire should consider a move to Lincolnshire or Leicestershire - or even Belarus, according to weather experts.