Recent stories in the North West and Wales
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5th April 2012
Bomb in Birkenhead was 'elaberate hoax'
Price Street closed for four hours after package was left outside the Job Centre
4th April 2012
A ship has run aground off the coast of North Wales - 7 people have been rescued.
3rd April 2012
Rabbits abandoned before Easter
25 rabbits abandoned or rescued at Capricorn Animal Rescue Centre in Mold.
2nd April 2012
Wrexham soldier remembers The Falklands
Alan Loose was lucky to escape from the Royal Navy ship which had been hit by the Argentinians.
Hollyoaks star backs Meningitis campaign
Hollyoaks star Holly Weston backs Meningitis Trust campaign.
Tributes paid to mum and toddler killed
Tributes paid to mum and toddler killed in Porthmadog in North Wales.
31st March 2012
Teen swimmer helped by eye treatment
A 14 year old swimmer who hopes one day to compete at the Olympics has undergone revolutionary eye treatment.
30th March 2012
Solar Saving for Nightingale Hospice
A North Wales Hospice is hoping to cut their energy bills by fitting solar panels to their roof.
Church launches Heritage Watch
A new scheme to protect Cheshire's heritage from vandalism and theft has been launched in the county.
27th March 2012
Young former criminals have put together an art exhibition in the World Museum Liverpool.
26th March 2012
Cheshire Santuary for Veterans
Wounded soldier plans rehabilitation centre for other veterans and their families.
23rd March 2012
Royal Welsh WAGS send rock to Afghan
A group of Mums, wives, sisters and girlfriends are sending some cheer from home out to loved ones in Afghanistan.
There are fears lives in Wrexham could be put at risk as the Council announce they're cutting domestic violence funds.
22nd March 2012
Has missing Rebecca Coriam been seen?
12 months since a cruise ship worker from Chester vanished from the boat she was working on there are claims she's in Italy.
21st March 2012
Groom jailed for hotel arson attack
Max Kay jailed for six years after setting fire to the Grade 1 listed hotel in Cheshire
17th March 2012
School leads Six Nations clash
A North Wales school's heading to Cardiff to perform to the crowds ahead of Wales Six Nations decider.
16th March 2012
22 firefighters have been tackling a fire at a house in Helsby - no one was in the house at the time.
A row has broken out over plans to revamp one of our most popular forests.
Business Secretary Vince Cable's again been talking about the need to ensure Ellesmere Port's Vauxhall plant remains open.
Hillsborough Police Revelation
Ex PM Margaret Thatcher was told by a senior Merseyside Police officer drunk fans were to blame for Hillsborough.
12th March 2012
Heart hijacks Zumba - The videos
Have a heart appeal for Childline.
27th February 2012
Book to inspire young women could come to the big screen
24th February 2012
Developers Peel have been asking people in Liverpool what they think.
23rd February 2012
Charity relaunches to help more soldiers
St Dunstan's in Llandudno renames to Blind Veterans UK
22nd February 2012
MPs to hear Mums fight for new inquest into son's death
MPs to hear a Chester mums fight for new inquest into son's death -he died at Hillsborough in 1989.
8th February 2012
We're looking for the happy couple who've lost their wedding album
7th February 2012
Chester based soldiers take on walk for veterans charity
31st January 2012
Gary Speed death may have been 'Accidental'
The coroner at the inquest into Gary Speeds death records a narrative verdict.
14th January 2012
Wales Captain appeals for missing Michael Murphy to come home
Wales Captain Aaron Ramsey appeals for missing Flintshire man Michael Murphy to come home.
6th January 2012
Eddie Gilfoyle from Wirral talks to Heart as it's revealed his wifes diaries weren't handed over to police.
4th January 2012
Tributes to young women killed in New Year crash
Tributes to two women from Gwynedd who died in New Years Day car crash.
31st December 2011
Body found in search for missing teenager 22nd November 2011
Police searching for Hadyn Evans from Flintshire have found a body in the Lake at Carden Park Hotel near to where he was last seen.
23rd December 2011
Missile thrown from Cheshire motorway bridge
Police issue warning to motorists on the M56
19th December 2011
By Royal Appointment - Kate and Wills The Anglesey Story
Prince William and Catherine Middleton will be spending their first Christmas together with the Queen as a married couple.
Missing teen after Christmas Party
Appeal for missing flintshire teen who went missing from Carden Park Hotel near Chester on Saturday morning.
15th December 2011
Mersey Tunnel Tolls could rise again
Councillor says there will be a further increase to cross Mersey
14th December 2011
North Wales Police try new way of finding petty criminals
9th December 2011
A private funeral for the Wales Football Manager and ex-Everton player to be held in North Wales
2nd December 2011
Roadworks in Chester set to finish
Major roadworks at Sainbury's roundabout in Chester set to finish.
1st December 2011
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visit the Floral Pavilion and Marine Point
29th November 2011
Do you know what games your children are playing on the internet?
Do you know what games your children are playing on the internet?
28th November 2011
Tributes for Wales manager Gary Speed
Tributes for Wales manager Gary Speed after he died at his home in Huntington in Chester.
23rd November 2011
Heart talks to the families of victims killed in car crashes in the North West
21st November 2011
Thanksgiving for Cheshire Jets
The Chester team get together for the traditional American celebration
17th November 2011
Worker dies at Airbus in Broughton
An investigation is underway after a worker at the Airbus Factory in North Wales died in an accident yesterday.
15th November 2011
European feel planned for Chester Cathedral
Council aim to transform the area outside of Chester Cathedral, into one of the most impressive city squares in Europe.
10th November 2011
150 Merseyside Police Officers raid 21 homes on the Wirral and in Liverpool.
9th November 2011
Cheshire Fire show off virtual training
The incident command training centre is being shown off to other fire services at conference
8th November 2011
Lorry driver dies after his vehicle falls off bridge
A lorry driver has died after his vehicle fell off a bridge onto the M56 in Cheshire.
A charity in North Wales is offering support for relatives of those battling against addictions.
7th November 2011
Lorry falls off bridge onto M56 motorway
Lorry falls off bridge on the M56 in Cheshire at Junction 11 between Warrington and Runcorn.
Technology centre for Bank of America
Bank of America in Chester have announced plans for a regional technology and operations centre in the city.
Body discovered in Chester City Centre
The discovery was made just after 9am on Monday 7th November on St John Street. Close to Cruise Nightclub and the Post Office.
24th October 2011
Missing Rebecca Coriam e-mail accessed
The e-mail for missing Rebecca Coriam who disappeared off a cruise ship has been accessed.
19th October 2011
Local athlete's high hopes for London 2012
Local athlete's from North Wales high hopes for London 2012 Olympics.
17th October 2011
Waitrose plans for Chester development
Waitrose show plans for Boughton retail development in Chester.
14th October 2011
People across North Wales send Good Luck messages to the Welsh Rugby team.
12th October 2011
Alexandra Burke launches 'You are the big picture'
Alexandra Burke launches the 'You are the big picture' campaign raising money for Save the Children.
30th September 2011
A pony who hit the headlines after being captured on CCTV at hospitals and train stations around Wrexham has given birth.
29th September 2011
Could the oldest boyband in Wales beat X Factor this year to the Christmas number one?
Explosion near to Crewe station - two hurt
Two people have been taken to hospital suffering from burns after a faulty underground cable set off a series of small explosions near to Crewe Station.
27th September 2011
Fans are now in charge of Wrexham FC
Wrexham supporters trust to take over Wrexham FC.
26th September 2011
Campaigns to stop Hospital merger
Possible merger between Arrowe Park Hospial on the Wirral and the Countess of Chester hospital.
22nd September 2011
Rebecca Coriam, six months and still missing
Heart looks at the disappearance of Rebecca Coriam from Chester, who went missing from a cruise ship
21st September 2011
The crew of HMS Albion parade in front of royalty
19th September 2011
A mum from Wrexham has been in touch with Heart after her daughter was told she'd be sharing a single room with another student in bunk beds!
13th September 2011
The city of Chester's been chosen as the back drop to new British romantic comedy 'The Wedding Video'
6th September 2011
More help for veterans in Wirral and Cheshire
The NHS want to give better treatment to people return from active service in Afghanistan
2nd September 2011
Parents appeal for son to return
Merseyside Police are continuing to search for 21-year-old Robbie Crofts after the body of his girlfriend, Hayley Holmes, was found on the beach at Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton on August 29.
1st September 2011
Celeb swim team makes it to Ireland from Wales
A team of celebrities including Ronan Keating and Ex-Olympic swimmer Stephen Parry have swam all the way from Holyhead to Dublin all in aid of Cancer Research UK.
31st August 2011
Cancer Research UK Charity swim from Holyhead to Dublin
Celebrities include Ronan Keating, ex-Atomic Kitten star Jenny Frost, Liverpudlian Swimmer Steve Parry and 7 others will swim across the Irish Sea all in aid of charity.
30th August 2011
Chief North Wales Police officer speaks to Heart
Heart news has been given exclusive access to one of the regions top police officers to ask why his force stepped in when disorder swept across the country.
26th August 2011
Lennon inspired 'Bed In' to save centre
A Children's Centre in Merseyside is recreating the John Lennon and Yoko Ono 'Bed In' to help save their service.
25th August 2011
GCSE joy for boy battling tumour
Cheshire teen Charlie Witter is celebrating gaining six A*'s and three A's in his GCSE's, despite battling a brain tumour.
Hollyoaks star gives GCSE advise
Steph Waring who plays Cindy Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap popped in to give teenagers advise after getting their GCSE results.
24th August 2011
Wrexham based Crusader's are writing to the Rugby Football League in a bid to ensure the team's survival next season.
23rd August 2011
Hillsborough petition talks to Heart
Brian Irvine, who started an e-petition to get the government to release cabinet papers about the disaster 22 years ago
Olly Murs tour coming to Liverpool
Olly Murs is going on his first UK arena tour - he'll perform at Liverpool Echo.
Hillsborough petition hits 100,000 signatures
Petition to get government papers released hits 100,000 signatures.
22nd August 2011
Heart Reports - S.O.S - Supporting Our Saviours
This week on Heart, we talk to people in the North West and Wales who give up their time to help others.
Pedestrian dies after ambulance crash
A pedestrian has died after being hit by an ambulance on Merseyside.
17th August 2011
'If Chloe Can' - Be Inspired advise from the stars
If Chloe Can - Be inspired - careers advice from the stars.
Two Cheshire men jailed for facebook riot messages
Two men have been jailed from Cheshire for inciting disorder via social networking sites.
16th August 2011
Mum dies in smoke filled tent in Caernarfon
Mum dies in smoke filled tent at a campsite in Caernarfon.
15th August 2011
Basketball team pay tribute to devoted fan
Cheshire Jets remember McKinley Day, 14, who drowned in America
Mum of two stabbed to death in Wallasey
A mum of two has been stabbed to death at a house in Wallasey.
14th August 2011
Cheshire Schoolboy drowns in USA
14 year old Mckinley Day from Farndon, died canoeing in a river in New York during an outing with friends.
Heart's being told Animal Rescue Centres are being flooded with abandoned pets as owners struggle to cope.
12th August 2011
More arrests across Merseyside
Merseyside Police have told heart that there were no incidents of disorder overnight. (Thursday 11th August 2011.)
CCTV photos of suspects in Merseyside disorder
Do you know who these people are? Well Merseyside Police want to know.
11th August 2011
Police want your pictures and videos of violence
Police on Merseyside want to see your pictures and video of the violence over the past few days.
25 people charged on Merseyside after disorder
Twenty-five people have been charged so far in connection with the disorder in South Liverpool and Wirral this week.
10th August 2011
Disorder spreads to Birkenhead with disorder in Liverpool for a second night.
9th August 2011
Merseyside Police dealt with a number of isolated outbreaks of disorder in the South Liverpool area in the early hours of this Tuesday (9th)
Redevlopment plans of Hightown flats in Wrexham
Proposals for new community development go on display for consultation.
3rd August 2011
Wrexham Ground bought by Glyndwr University
Wrexham Racecourse Stadium and Colliers Park Training Ground is to be bought by Glyndwr University.
5th August 2011
Man to be charged after toddler death
A man who designed a wall which collapsed and killed a three-year-old girl in Prestatyn will be charged with gross negligence manslaughter.
Two jailed for failed Wirral bank robbery
Two young Merseyside men involved in a plot to rob a Security guard outside a bank in Eastham have been jailed.
4th August 2011
A new scheme to help local people get on to the property ladder has been launched across four councils in North Wales.
3rd August 2011
Police still hunting for Liverpool murderer
It was six years ago when Lucy, would have celebrated her 28th birthday this year, was shot dead at her home in Walton.
Wrexham Ground bought by Glyndwr University
Wrexham Racecourse Stadium and Colliers Park Training Ground is to be bought by Glyndwr University.
2nd August 2011
North Wales Calendar Girls bare all for charity
It's a heart-warming true story that was in the past turned into an award-winning film and West-End stage show.
Rare baby Cheetahs born at Chester Zoo
The first litter of cheetah cubs ever to be born at Chester Zoo have stepped outside for the first time. (With Video and Pictures)
30th July 2011
Mum dresses as a chicken for cancer
Mum Fiona Fletcher is continuing her daughter's fight to raise cancer awareness by dressing up as a chicken for 30 days.
28th July 2011
'Captain America' premieres in Liverpool
Heart was on the red carpet for the charity premiere of the new Hollywood blockbuster Captain America.
27th July 2011
Hillsborough documents to be released
Files on Hillsborough to be released by the government.
26th July 2011
One punch can kill - Merseyside Police
Police on Merseyside urge people to think before they lash out.
22nd July 2011
The Wanted coming to Liverpool
The Wanted are going on tour and they'll be stopping off in Merseyside.
21st July 2011
Missing Christleton sign found
It went missing around ten years ago, now it's been found more than 200 miles away
20th July 2011
100,000th Vauxhall Astra rolls off the line
Vauxhall in Ellesmere Port mark to milestone
16th July 2011
Man charged with murder of Wirral boxer
A man has appeared in court today (Thurs) charged with the murder of two men.
Vandals destroy school children's garden
School children at Ysgol Mair in Rhyl left devastated over vandals garden attack.
15th July 2011
Wirral man's van found in double murder
Police investigating the disappearance of a Wirral boxer and his friend find their vehicle and one body.
14th July 2011
Has Liverpool got the X-Factor?
The judges have been in the city to see if we've got any talent
13th July 2011
Chilean Miner visits Liverpool
He was the 23rd miner to be lifted out of the mine, he's been telling Heart how his life has changed.
Famous basketball star to play for Cheshire team?
One of America's biggest basketball stars could be playing in Cheshire. After he put on twitter that he wants to play in the UK.
12th July 2011
Hoax calls warning from firefighters in Cheshire
Hoax calls warning from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.
11th July 2011
Singer Duffy's been in Bangor University this afternoon (Monday July 11th) to receive the highest honour possible.
7th July 2011
Merseyside teenager awarded for bravery
Daniel Nelson’s recognised at the National Public Bravery Awards.
5th July 2011
Toxteth riots - 30th Anniversary
It was 30 years ago today that days of violence started in run-down area of Liverpool.
4th July 2011
Heart Special Report - Counting the Cost
Heart looks at how people, charities and businesses large and small, are coping with the recession and budget cuts.
All the goss from Chester's biggest and best music festival.
Chester Rocks: Organisers hail 'huge success'
More than 15 thousand people came to 'Chester Rocks' this weekend.
Chester Rocks: First fans in the queue
McFly fans camped overnight to see them at Chester Rocks.
3rd July 2011
Chester Rocks - Backstage interviews
Heart had access backstage to catch up with the acts, and the other celebs who went along.
29th June 2011
Chester 'Giants' finalists for the Queens Jubilee Millions
An artist has told Heart she's hoping to build 60 giant Queen heads to greet her majesty during her Jubilee year.
26th June 2011
Chester born 007 actor ties the knot
Chester born Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz have tied the knot!
24th June 2011
London 2012 Mascot in North Wales
The London 2012 Olympics mascot has come to a Primary school in North Wales.
20th June 2011
Huge fire at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire
A man's been arrested over a fire at a historic castle and wedding venue in Cheshire.
15th June 2011
Dinosaurs arrive at Chester Zoo
13 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs have arrived at Chester Zoo.
Britain's got talent winner to tour the UK.
The Saturdays have announced they'll do a UK arena tour.
9th June 2011
Emergency landing at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
An Easyjet plane has had to make an emergency landing at Liverpool John Lennon Airport shortly after taking off.
The Wanted, McFly and The Saturdays are coming to Chester.
8th June 2011
Tributes to 8 year old in laser death
Tributes have been paid to a boy who died at a Laser Quest game.
6th June 2011
The Welsh Dragon project needs funding
Latest on the Welsh Dragon Project.
1st June 2011
A different kind of childcare in Chester
30th May 2011
Police find £5 million worth of drugs in Wirral
Eight people arrested after £5 million pounds worth of drugs found in properties in the Wirral.
26th May 2011
Injured soldier sets sight on Paralympic games
A soldier who lost both his legs in Afghanistan is setting his sight on the Paralympic games in London next year.
23rd May 2011
Paul O'Grady adopts lamb found in wheelie bin
TV presenter Paul O'Grady has adopted a lamb found dumped in a wheelie bin.
20th May 2011
More than 200 jobs go in Moreton
Burton Foods announce job cuts
19th May 2011
Man and Pony spotted in Wrexham again!
A Wrexham man has been spotted taking his Pony for a walk again!
14th May 2011
Veterans Contact Centre looks to help people when they leave the forces
13th May 2011
Old Colwyn murderers appeals rejected
Two sisters jailed for the brutal murder of their father have had their sentence challenges turned down by a top judge.
Government to look at moving one of our bank holidays.
10th May 2011
Hollyoaks hunks strip off for Charity
Rob Norbury who plays Riley Costello in the Chester based soap is raising cancer awareness in men.
5th May 2011
Man dies in house fire in Wrexham
11 ducklings and their mum get stuck in a garden at Wrexham's Maelor Hospital
Students urged to get MMR vaccine
Students at two of the North West's biggest universities are being urged to be vaccinated
It's the May Festival at the Chester races with thousands expected.
3rd May 2011
Missing woman's bank account used
It was six weeks ago that Rebecca Coriam failed to turn up for the start of her shift on a Disney Cruise ship.
29th April 2011
Royal Wedding - Prince William and Catherine Middleton
A look at how the North West and North Wales celebrated the Royal Wedding
26th April 2011
Family appeal for missing Birkenhead dad to come home
The family of missing Birkenhead man Brendan Taaffe have re-issued an appeal for his whereabouts on his 41st birthday.
25th April 2011
Prince William as a search and rescue pilot
A day in the life of Prince William
Boy dies after fall at adventure theme park
A boy has died after falling from a zip wire at a adventure theme park in Snowdonia.
20th April 2011
Royal Couple get best wishes from North Wales Theatre company
Prince William and Kate Middleton send their best wishes to a North Wales Theatre company.
To celebrate the Royal Wedding, Llandudno pier is selling the UK's first Royal Wedding Rock!
18th April 2011
Man guilty of care worker murder in Porthmadog
Man found guilty of murdering Porthmadog careworker.
Kids at an infant school in Towyn have taken part in a mock Royal Wedding at St Mary's Church.
17th April 2011
Marathon man aims to break World Record!
Ex Royal Marine Commando from Cheshire aims to break world record at this years London marathon.
16th April 2011
Hula Hooping round the London Marathon
A mum from Wrexham is going to be Hula Hooping her way round the London Marathon.
15th April 2011
Hillsborough, 22 years on
Heart's tribute to the 96 Liverpool fans who lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.
14th April 2011
Freddie Flintoff opens rehabilitation centre
England cricket star Freddie Flintoff has helped build a rehabilitation centre at Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital.
13th April 2011
Royal wedding cake to be donated
Welsh chefs reveal Wedding cake made for Prince William and Kate Middleton.
7th April 2011
Aintree Grand National 2011
Heart's special report on The Grand National 2011 at Aintree.
4th April 2011
'How to be a dad' 6 months on
Hear how new dad Christian is getting on with becomming a dad for the first time
2nd April 2011
'I feel like Rebecca is alive' says parents
The parents of missing Chester woman say they 'feel like Rebecca is alive.'
30th March 2011
Missing Chester woman's parents distraught
The parents of a Chester woman who went missing from a cruise ship off the coast of Mexico say their 'world has crumbled.'
29th March 2011
A week gone in missing Chester Woman case
It's been a week since a Chester woman went missing from a cruise off the coast of LA.
26th March 2011
Chester woman goes missing from Cruise
A search is underway in LA for a Chester woman who's gone missing from a Disney cruise ship whilst it was at sea.
25th March 2011
Water walk in Chester
Ten mile walk around the city to highlight third world problems.
Boy in 'critical' condition in hospital after bike crash in Birkenhead
A 14 year old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after a car hit his bike in Birkenhead
23rd March 2011
'Blockade' at Stanlow in fuel protest
Tankers and cars blockade Stanlow Oil Refinery in Cheshire in protest of fuel prices.
Michael McIntyre announced UK Tour
Comedian Michael McIntrye is going on tour with 3 dates in Liverpool.
19th March 2011
Mum fights ovarian cancer
A woman who’s battling ovarian cancer is determined not to give up her fight and raise awareness of the disease.
Woman dies in house fire
A woman has died and a toddler has been rescued in a house fire.
15th March 2011
Community speed watch scheme
Reduce your speed for community speed watch scheme.
14th March 2011
Body found in car had been shot and stabbed
Cheshire Police say A man whose body was found in a car outside a police station had been shot and stabbed.
A cake fit enough for the Royals
Now do you think you could bake a cake fit for the wedding of a future King?
10th March 2011
How can Chester improve?
A city of "immense and unrealised potential" but trying to be "too many things to too many people"
7th March 2011
Tributes to Warrington dad
The family of a man found dead at a house in Warrington have paid tribute.
4th March 2011
Mum cleared of careless driving charge
A mum's been cleared this afternoon (Thursday 3rd March) of causing a car crash that killed her 11-year-old son.
3rd March 2011
Countess of Wessex opens new hospital
An 11.5 million pound hospital to treat women and children on Merseyside has been opened by The Countess of Wessex.
2nd March 2011
Tributes to mum who died in car crash
The family of Joanne Hill have paid tribute to her.
28th February 2011
Missing Ellesmere Port man body found
A man who went missing on his sisters wedding day six months ago has been found near a railway line in Cheshire.
25th February 2011
Teenager lucky escape on train line
Police say a teenagers had a lucky escape after walking across an train line in Cheshire.
24th February 2011
Prince William and Kate Middleton in North Wales
Prince William and Kate Middleton to launch new RNLI lifeboat in North Wales.
21st February 2011
Will you get the day off for the Wedding?
Just because it's a bank holiday, it doesn't mean you will get it off work.
18th February 2011
Referendum on law making powers in Wales
On March the 3rd, you'll get to decide if Wales will have more law-making powers at the Assembly Government.
16th February 2011
318 jobs lost in North Wales
Headland Foods in Flintshire to close in April with the loss of 318 jobs.
Tips for throwing a Royal Wedding street party
Here's all the tips you need when planning a street party!
15th February 2011
Kids should know first aid
The St John Ambulance service in Cheshire is encouraging adults and children to brush up on their first aid skills.
14th February 2011
More help for people with Autism
Autism suffers in Wales have been handed a £2 million funding boost.
Are building sites safe?
Three people were killed and more than 200 injured in West Cheshire and Merseyside according to the HSE
12th February 2011
Tim Vincent presents bus to school
A new minbus equipped with wheelchair access has been donated to a school after their old one was set on fire.
10th February 2011
Life saving courses launched
A mum who's son drowned has launched a life saving club for children to teach them how to be safe in the water.
Chancellor announces 10 million broadband scheme
Chancellor announces ten million pounds to help extend superfast broadband in North Wales.
Zoo's oldest elephant dies
An elephant that's lived at Chester Zoo since the 1960's has died.
8th February 2011
Man arrested after Rhyl death
Police have arrested a 47 year old man in Wolverhampton after the death of a pensioner in Rhyl.
Stay safe online
Tips to stay safe online.
7th February 2011
Daughters jailed for killing their dad
Two teenagers have been Jailed for murdering their North Wales father.
Man dies in North Wales floods
The body of a 52-year-old man has been found in floodwater near a river that burst its banks in North Wales
4th February 2011
Deal for theatre and museum falls through
Merseytravel pull out of plans to take over Pacific Road and the Wirral Transport Museum
Homes evacuated after Flintshire fire
Houses are evacuated in Flintshire after a building earmarked for an Islamic Cultural Centre catches fire in Shotton
3rd February 2011
Liverpool says 'No' to Big Society
Liverpool City Council pull out of David Cameron's Big Society Idea.
Tunnel tolls will be more expensive
Drivers on Merseyside will start paying more money to travel through the tunnels between Liverpool and Wirral.
2nd February 2011
Search for missing woman 12 months on
North Wales police say they plan to search coastline in Gwynedd for a Flintshire grandmother who has been missing fpr a year.
Pensioner dies in flat fire
89 year old man dies in West Kirby in the early hours of Wednesday.
1st February 2011
Huge development plans go on display
The biggest planning application ever submitted in the UK has gone on display to the public in Liverpool
31st January 2011
Woman found dead by Flintshire roadside
Police appeal for a driver to come forward after a woman was killed on a road in North Wales in the early hours of Sunday
150 jobs to go at Tetra Pak in Wrexham
A company that makes cartons for fruit juice drinks in Wrexham has announced 150 job cuts.
28th January 2011
Hospitals shut to visitors again
Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge hospitals closed to visitors for the second time this winter.
What will Kate walk down the aisle in?
What will Kate Middleton be wearing on her wedding day?
27th January 2011
1500 jobs to go at Liverpool Council
Liverpool Council announces 1500 jobs will go as a knock on effect of Government spending cuts
Jobs boost as 300 created in North Wales
The largest solar panel manufacturer in Europe has announced 300 new jobs will be created at their base in North Wales
26th January 2011
Surplus power coming from Scotland
A massive power cable that will bring excess electricity from Scotland to North Wales.
Wrexham to London train service to shut
The company that runs direct trains from Wrexham to London is closing down on Friday evening putting 55 jobs at risk.
25th January 2011
Man missing after assault conviction
A 40-year-old has gone missing after being found guilty of slashing a man down either side of his face
24th January 2011
Baby elephant arrives at Chester Zoo
A new baby elephant has been born at Chester Zoo.
21st January 2011
Tributes paid to man killed on A55
Tributes have been paid to a 34-year-old man who was killed on the A55 expressway in Cheshire.
25-year-old shot dead in Liverpool
A 25-year-old man has been shot dead on the street in Liverpool
Plans on display for Cathedral changes
Artists impressions of planned changes to the world famous Cathedral in Chester have gone on display to the public.
20th January 2011
What is the difference between flu and the early stages of meningitis?
19th January 2011
Man dies in Cheshire house fire
Man found dead in a bedroom after a fire at a house in Great Sankey, Warrington
18th January 2011
Environment Agency Wales say a £7m flood defence in North Wales has worked.
17th January 2011
Old Colwyn murder trial starts
A court has heard how a man was allegedly stabbed 15 times in his own home by his daughter's boyfriend.
Tributes to Talented Young Teacher
Family and colleagues pay tribute to Ben Muskett, 25, who died in a car crash on Friday.
River levels drop as flood defence holds
90 homes were saved from floods over the weekend as heavy rainfall caused rivers to burst their banks in North Wales.
Rhyl High School praised for anti-bullying work
Students win 'Princess Diana' award for anti bullying.
Virgin buy 60 planes from the manufacturer who build all their wings in North Wales
13th January 2011
£200m plans unveiled for student village
Developers in Chester unveil plans for a £200m student village amid criticism from Councillors over its proposed location
Wrexham Council to discuss city status
Wrexham Council will meet next week to decide if they will submit a formal application for city status
12th January 2011
Jobs blow as biscuit factory to close
More than 300 jobs will be lost on the Wirral as a biscuit manufacturer announces plans to close its site in Moreton.
11th January 2011
Milkman jailed for child abuse
A milkman has been jailed for sexually abusing boys as far back as 1972
Benefit cheat caught playing golf on CCTV
The captain of a ladies golf club who swindled more than 40 thousand pounds in disability benefits has avoided jail.
10th January 2011
Shock underage drinking figures
Wirral is the third WORST local authority for the number of underage children admitted to hospital because of alcohol
9th January 2011
Bride drops from size 28 to a 10
A woman from Cheshire has shed 11 stone for her big day.
8th January 2011
Kenny Dalglish will take over as manager of Liverpool Football Club until the end of the season after Roy Hodgson leaves
7th January 2011
Former take-away owner admits hygiene offences
Four people were left serious ill after an E-Coli outbreak in Llay in 2009
Teen's concern as youth centres close
A teenager says he's worried about increased anti-social behaviour if a youth centre in Cheshire closes in Government cuts
6th January 2011
David Cameron visits the Wirral
Prime Minister David Cameron has visited the Wirral Waters site following approval for the scheme received last year.
Flu advise for patients: The national vaccination campaign
Countess hospital visiting restrictions in place
The Countess of Chester hospital, in Chester, appealed to the public not to visit unless absolutely essential.
5th January 2011
Decision for Welsh Dragon on hold
Plans to build a Welsh Dragon sculpture in Wrexham to act as a gateway to Wales from England are deferred.
4th January 2011
17 year old from Wallasey dies in hospital, reportedly from flu.
31st December 2010
Dad delivers son on Christmas Day
A dad who delivered his wife's baby boy on Christmas Morning says it was the best present he could have wished for.
29th December 2010
Early morning sales fever hits Wrexham
Around five hundred people queued through the night at one of our shopping centres ready to hit the sales on Monday.
Have you spent too much this Christmas?
If your worried about the bills coming in January you're being urged to act now.
Man dies after being hit by car
A man who was hit by a car while walking with his guide dog in Cheshire on Monday afternoon has died in hospital.
24th December 2010
Don't get food poisoned this Christmas!
The Health Protection Agency is advising people to follow a few simple rules to help avoid food poisoning
22nd December 2010
Are we ready for more winter weather?
Heart's been asking how are councils are coping in the bad weather?
Tributes to Izaak and Philip Stevens
Tributes have been paid to two children who were found dead at a house in North West Wales.
21st December 2010
Snow and ice continues to cause problems in the North West and Wales.
20th December 2010
Bodies of a woman and two children found
The bodies of a woman and two young children have been found at a house in North West Wales.
British Transport Police treating the death in Wrexham as unexplained.
17th December 2010
Snow chaos across North West Wales
More than a hundred schools are shut and drivers have been stuck on roads for hours after snow started causing chaos.
16th December 2010
i-Phone app to aid nights out in Wrexham
Police in part of North Wales are urging drinkers to download a special i-Phone app to help them on a night out.
15th December 2010
Christmas Post in North West and North Wales
Royal Mail urges customers to post now as bad weather is expected later this week.
13th December 2010
A postmaster who's wife was left tramautised after a gun was held to her head in an armed raid has spoken to Heart.
Schoolgirl "grabbed" by man on way to school
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 12 year old girl was assaulted.
Olly Murs adds extra Rhyl date to tour
Olly Murs has added an extra Rhyl date to his 2011 tour.
10th December 2010
Jailed for post office robbery
Three men have been jailed for a total of 19 years after a armed raid on a post office.
9th December 2010
Latest findings in factory investigation
An investigation by a public health board into concerns about a cement factory has published its latest findings today.
Business loses £30k after Chester fire
A business based in the burnt out Chester Enterprise Centre says it has lost £30,000 and a full client list after the fire
7th December 2010
Heart Investigates High Street shopping
Heart has been asking our local councils how the shopping high streets are holding up compared to last year.
6th December 2010
Parents Warned Not To Buy Toy Guns
Police in North Wales are calling on parents not to buy toy weapons or BB-Guns for their children this Christmas.
3rd December 2010
Fire causes chaos for Chester commuters
More than 70 firefighters spent Thursday morning dealing with a fire that shut Chester train station causing commuter chaos
2nd December 2010
Strong message to drink-drivers
Merseyside Police say they'll target every driver this December
29th November 2010
Speeding drivers face Kids in Court
Now - you've got caught speeding would you rather face a fine and points or face a grilling from children from a primary school?
Wirral Waters passed by Government
Secretary of State, Eric Pickles MP has given the £4.5bn Wirral Waters scheme the green light today.
27th November 2010
Milkman faces jail for child abuse
A Wirral milkman has been warned he faces jail after he admitted abusing young boys over a 30 year period
Freezing temperatures cause disruption
Bus services are disrupted on icy roads after temperatures drop well below freezing after Friday's snowfall.
26th November 2010
CCTV released after 2005 murder
Police in Liverpool investigating the murder of a mum of four in September 2005 have released CCTV footage.
Man charged with murder in Cheshire
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a car in Cheshire.
25th November 2010
Pancreatic Cancer awareness week
A woman who lost her mum to pancreatic cancer is campaigning for more research into the disease.
Charity fears after funding cuts
A homeless charity is worried about the future of services as Wrexham Council recommends scrapping its funding.
24th November 2010
Thousands of students have marched to Liverpool Town Hall to demonstrate against a planned rise in tuition fees.
Councils pledge to keep tax low
Councils in North Wales are pledging to keep tax low after their funding settlement from the Welsh Assembly Government.
23rd November 2010
Former singer on death threat charge
A singer who was part of a band on a TV talent show has appeared in court accused of threatening to kill a former football star.
Prince William and Kate Middleton set the date
Prince William will marry Kate Middleton on Friday April 29th next year.
22nd November 2010
X-Factor runner up Olly Murs has announced he's going on tour and he'll be performing in North Wales.
North Wales Couple Climb Everest
A couple from North Wales are busy training for the expedition of a lifetime.
Cash for Liverpool research into Malaria
Liverpool's School of Medicine receives more than £30 million to help them find new ways to fight tropical disease malaria
Shotgun stolen from house in Cheshire
Thieves have stolen a car, jewelery, cash and a shotgun from a house in Cheshire whilst the owners were on holiday.
19th November 2010
Hair care advice for cancer patients
A new initiative has been launched to help cancer patients deal with losing their hair.
Woman dies after Mold house fire
A woman's been found dead after a house fire in Mold.
18th November 2010
Chester woman does sailing challenge for charity
A woman who survived breast cancer has sailed with Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie all in aid of charity.
17th November 2010
School leads the way to tackle bullying
"Taking action together' is exactly what one school on Merseyside is doing to tackle bullying.
Accidental death for Mum stung by bee
The coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death after a bee keeper died after suffering a reaction to a bee sting.
Justin Bieber to tour in Liverpool
Justin Bieber is to tour Liverpool as part of his 'My World Tour' in 2011.
15th November 2010
27 years for killing Landlady and son
A lodger who murdered his landlady and her 11-year-old son in Flint is jailed for at least 27 years.
11th November 2010
The 1st Battalion of the Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) return home
Thanks to the generosity of Heart listeners in the North West and Wales - the first Starlight Fun Centre has arrived.
10th November 2010
Tributes paid to North Wales Airman
Tributes have been paid to an airman from North Wales who died in Cyprus while on holiday on his way home from serving in Afghanistan.
Princess Royal at charity Race Meeting
The Princess Royal arrived by helicopter for the Races at Bangor-on-Dee in Wrexham.
9th November 2010
10-year-olds warned about gangs
Children as young as 10 are being warned about gang culture by police on Merseyside
8th November 2010
Baby giraffe born at Chester Zoo
A baby Rothschild giraffe has been born at Chester Zoo.
Child scalded by Chinese Lantern
A child has been treated in hospital after being scalded by a Chinese Lantern on Bonfire Night
5th November 2010
Man guilty of setting man on fire
A man who set another man alight as he slept on the sofa has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Seven arrests after football trouble
Police say they have arrested seven football fans after trouble following Liverpool's match with Napoli on Thursday night
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is launched
Families fighting for justice goes nationwide
A group which started on Merseyside campaigning for tougher sentences for people convicted of murder has been launched nationwide.
4th November 2010
Cheshire passenger unshaken by Plane drama
An account from A passenger from Cheshire who was on the superjumbo which forced to make an emergency landing in Singapore.
Chester Zoo Biodome plans gets green light
Chester Zoo's £225 million Biodome project gets approved by the Secretary of State.
3rd November 2010
John Lewis to open store in Chester
Retail giant John Lewis is opening a new store in Chester creating 200 new jobs in the City
Council votes to keep sixth forms
Wrexham Council has voted to keep two sixth forms after plans which could have seen all post 16 education come from one college.
2nd November 2010
Woman found dead at house in Cheshire
A woman has been found dead at a house in Ellesmere Port after police were called to the property on Monday morning
We speak to a Cheshire couple who've just adopted three children during Adoption Awareness Week.
1st November 2010
Police have arrested eight teenagers after a crowd of around a hundred young people threw bricks, stones and eggs at officers on Halloween night.
Axe robbers in Halloween mask raid
Two men armed with axes - one wearing a mask in the style of hit movie "Scream" - have stolen cash from a shop in Ruthin.
30th October 2010
Thumbs up for Christmas wheel in Chester
Planners have decided a big wheel for tourists to ride on - similar to the London Eye - can be built this Christmas in Chester.
29th October 2010
Man charged with murder in Liverpool
A man has been charged with murder after another man's body was found at a house in Liverpool on Thursday night.
Headteacher hit with massive fine
A Merseyside headteacher has been fined £20,000 after one of his students fell through the school roof suffering permanent injuries.
28th October 2010
Missing teen found safe and well
Police have found a missing 15 year old girl from Mexico who had been missing from Liverpool where she was on holiday.
Two sites considered for new Theatre
Chester could get a new theatre after council leaders there put forward two potential sites for the venue.
27th October 2010
250 jobs if new store gets the nod
250 new jobs could be created in Whitchurch if plans for a new supermarket get the go ahead.
26th October 2010
Two medal winning swimmers in Cheshire
Swimmers Michael Rock and James Goddard are in Cheshire teaching kids their 'winning techniques.'
Jobs blow as 190 to go in Liverpool
A company that makes swine flu vaccinations has announced that 190 jobs will be lost at their factory on Merseyside
25th October 2010
Biker killed in North Wales crash
A man has died after his motorbike crashed in North Wales over the weekend.
Missing boy found safe in Cheshire
Cheshire Police located nine year old Darren Phipps who was reported missing yesterday evening in the Northwich area.
23rd October 2010
19 year old dies in car crash in Liverpool
A man has died after a crash in the early hours of this morning in Liverpool.
22nd October 2010
Eight year old Elliot Wild needs a bone marrow transplant
Man recovering after Liverpool shooting
A man is recovering in hospital after being shot in the leg in Liverpool
21st October 2010
Woman dies while de-icing her car
A woman's died after being dragged under the wheels of her car as she was trying to de-ice it in Cheshire.
JLS big winners at Liverpool MOBO Awards
JLS were the big winners as Liverpool's Echo Arena hosted the 15th MOBO Awards
Liverpool fans stabbed in Italy
Police say two Liverpool football fans are being treated in hospital for stab wounds after an attack in Italy.
19th October 2010
Man attacked outside Chester pub
Police say racist abuse was allegedly hurled at a man as he was assaulted by a gang of men and women outside a pub.
Identity fraud costs £2.7 billion a year
Report shows that nearly two million of us each year have our identities stolen.
Katy Perry adds another Liverpool date to her tour
Controlled explosion carried out on incendiary device at Bidston Recyling centre
18th October 2010
Teen jailed for crash which killed friend
Amy Saulino jailed for causing death by dangerous driving following the crash near Kelsall back in March.
Birkenhead dad drowned saving daughter
Former county swimmer Philip Jack, 45, died on June 5 this year, at a beauty spot in Wales.
17th October 2010
Man dies in bike and car crash
A Man has died following a crash between a bike and a car ion Anglesey last night.
A teenager and a man have been charged with the murder of James McVey.
15th October 2010
Woman shot husband then killed herself
The bodies of Paul Laithwaite and his wife Jean Laithwaite were found dead at their luxury home at Sealand in North Wales.
Teenager charged with Liverpool Murder
A 16 year old has been charged with the murder of Aaron Morris.
14th October 2010
Work is set to get underway on the long awaited new Asda store in Birkenhead in November.
Huge cannabis farm found by police
Police have found a cannabis farm in Birkenhead that was capable of producing £2m worth of the drug every year.
Man on Wrexham CCTV with missing woman
36-year-old Michelle Lowe hasn't been seen by her family since August 26 but was spotted on a CCTV camera at Farmfoods in Wrexham on September 15.
Used needle found in school playground
A playground at a primary school had to be evacuated after a used needle was found there on Tuesday.
Jobs blow as 280 go in Chester
Lloyds Banking Group says 280 staff will lose their jobs in Chester as part of the 4,500 redundancies announced on Wednesday.
13th October 2010
Anglesey Nuclear Plant To Keep Going
Wylfa Power Station on Anglesey will keep making electricity for up to 2 years.
Merseyside Police are hunting for two men after they robbed a cash van in Bebington on Tuesday
Family pay tribute to their "great son"
James McVey's mum and dad, Tracey and Jamie, pay tribute to James on behalf of his family and friends:
12th October 2010
180 jobs to go at steel plan in Shotton
Steel giant Tata is to close one of its UK businesses in North Wales, threatening 180 job losses.
11th October 2010
Man wanted after attempted abduction
Police have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to after the attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl
A dairy is gonna create 80 new jobs in Wrexham after announcing plans to expand next year.
Mums call for hospital ward to stay
A group of mums are calling on hospital managers not to move a children's hospital ward in North Wales 45 minutes away from its current location.
8th October 2010
Council staff asked to leave their jobs!
Wirral Council has asked more than 6000 if its staff to retire early, work less hours or leave their job.
Man jailed for serious sex assualt
A man has been jailed for ten years today for a serious sex assault on a women in Chester city centre last July.
7th October 2010
Investigation after woman assaulted near a park in Chester.
Tributes paid to bike crash Victim
The family of Stephen Allan Williams have paid tribute to their son who" lived life to the full and was the life and soul of the party."
6th October 2010
Liverpool Football Club will be sold to new owners who will pay off their debts and spend money on the team.
5th October 2010
Auction raises cash for African rhinos
A huge art exhibition that was set up in Chester is being auctioned off on Tuesday night to raise money for charity.
4th October 2010
Lisa Cywinski, 41, was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 32.
Girl attacked by dog in Liverpool
A man is accused of possession of a prohibited dog after a four-year-old girl is mauled in the face by a pit-bull type dog
£5.5bn regeneration plans submitted
Plans for a £5.5bn regeneration of Liverpool's docklands is handed to the Council by developers Peel
3rd October 2010
8 year old drowns at Flint holiday park
An 8 year old child has drowned at Tallacre Holiday Park in Flintshire
1st October 2010
"Sarah's Law" comes to Cheshire
People in Cheshire can now ask police if anyone coming into contact with their children is a paedophile
"Strong" chance of Ampera in Cheshire
The man in charge of Vauxhall's parent company General Motors says there's a "strong" chance the company's new electric car will be built in Ellesmere Port.
£1m a Year Cannabis Farm: 3 Men Jailed
Three men have been jailed after admitting making more than £1m a year growing and supplying cannabis across the UK.
30th September 2010
Cars showroom damaged in Chester fire
Police say a fire at a car showroom in Chester on Wednesday night was started on purpose
Attempted abduction in North Wales
A man has tried to abduct a woman in her late teens at a bus stop in Wrexham.
Teacher banned after stealing at school
A Wrexham teacher is banned from the classroom after allegations of theft
Families call for longer jail terms
A mum who campaigns for tougher prison sentences after her daughter was murdered will take her message to the Crime Minister on Thursday.
29th September 2010
Staff "sprayed" during Mold robbery
Two staff are sprayed with a substance as robbers target a jewellers in Mold.
Plans for a big wheel in the city
Police have raided houses in North Wales with a huge haul of class A drugs being recovered.
28th September 2010
New Astra rolls off production line
A new version of the Vauxhall Astra that goes on sale after Christmas has rolled off the production line for the first time.
Waste could be take 140 miles away
Rubbish that can't be recycled on Merseyside could be taken 140 miles away to be incinerated.
27th September 2010
Man admits killing mother and son
A Polish man pleaded guilty to the murders of an eleven-year-old boy and the child’s mother at their home in Flint.
Lives being put at risk because of sat nav
Emergency services can't get to a North Wales Village because it isn't on their sat nav.
What did our councils learn from the snow?
After the worst winter in 30 years, what are our councils going to do differently?
A woman has died after being hit by several vehicles on the M53 motorway in Wirral on Sunday night.
24th September 2010
New appeal to find Liverpool killer
Five years after a man was killed outside a popular bar in Liverpool, police are again appealing for witnesses to his murder.
Soldiers from Royal Welsh Honoured
Twelve soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh listed in the Operational Honours Awards lists.
23rd September 2010
Women urged to take police firearm roles
Women who work for North Wales Police are being urged to train in jobs traditionally done by the men like firearms officers.
22nd September 2010
Wrexham Toddler's death a tragic accident
A coroner's recorded a verdict of accidental death after a toddler from North Wales drowned earlier this year.
Killer fails in Tati murder appeal
A man has failed in his bid to overturn his conviction for murdering Ermatati Rodgers in Wrexham
Cable commends Cheshire car workers
The business secretary tells Heart that Vauxhall has performed well through the recession.
More than 150 summer lifeboat call-outs
Lifeboat teams in the North West and North Wales were called out more than 150 times to rescue people stuck at our beaches.
21st September 2010
Runcorn man convicted of killing wife
A cheating newlywed was convicted of murdering his wife after just five months of marriage.
Investigation to start into Buckley fire
An investigation will start on Tuesday into a huge fire at a recycling plant at Buckley in North Wales
20th September 2010
10 fire crews at Flintshire waste plant
People living part of Flintshire have been told to keep doors and windows closed after a fire at a recycling plant in Buckley.
As 'Freshers' move away from home for the first time, the police are warning them to stay safe.
17th September 2010
Dad hails Wrexham family centre
A centre that helps disadvantaged families has been described as a lifesaver by a dad who turned his life around there.
Man charged with Liverpool murder
Police have charged a man with murder after a 53-year-old was found collapsed in the street in Liverpool
Terminal 1 re-opens at Manchester Airport
Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport has been re-opened after it was evacuated after a suspicious package was found.
Fire crews investigate Liverpool blast
Police and fire crews are investigating an explosion at an unoccupied house in Liverpool
Chester Zoo plans approved by council
Plans for a huge expansion at Chester Zoo are a step closer after the Council approved the plans.
16th September 2010
A cow from Cheshire that's shorter than most sheep has entered the record books.
Prepay card trialled on Mersey transport
Commuters will soon be able to use public transport on Merseyside without needing to carry cash.
Tesco Mobile are creating 160 new jobs as they open a new customer service centre in Cheshire.
Three hurt after fire at caravan park
Three people have been hurt after a fire at a caravan park in North Wales - which could have been started deliberately
Murder investigation in Liverpool
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man collapsed in the street in Liverpool
Government praise Chester project
The Home Secretary says a project to reduce anti social behaviour in Chester has been a success.
15th September 2010
Police Raid Properties in Colwyn Bay
North Wales Police have raided 5 properties in Colwyn Bay for stolen goods.
New appeal to find killer 5 years on
Police on Merseyside launch a new appeal to find the killer of a Liverpool mum, five years on from her death
University offers cooking lessons New research shows the majority of them don't even know how to boil an egg.
14th September 2010
Children use hedgehog as football
RSPCA searching for eight boys as young as 9 years old who kicked a hedgehog to death.
Could 50p save nearly 200 lives?
Councils reckon a minimum price for a unit of alcohol could lead to a massive reduction in deaths
Delays expected as improvements start
Delays for drivers on the M53 as overnight works get underway at Junction 5.
13th September 2010
Wirral teen raises cancer awareness
Wirral teenager works to raise awareness of a common type of cancer in the under 30s
Woman admits hiding stillborn babies
A woman's admitted concealing the births of four stillborn babies.
12th September 2010
Teenager from Llandudno dies in crash
11th September 2010
Cameras hidden in crossing lollipops
Cameras are hidden in crossing patrol's lollipops in part of Flintshire in a trial to catch dangerous drivers
Rescue with a difference for lifeboat
Lifeboat teams have been called out to a rescue with a difference off the coast of North Wales.
10th September 2010
Show home demonstrates energy saving
Energy experts reckon our gas and electricity bills could rocket to £5000 a year by 2020.
9th September 2010
Man bailed after M6 crash arrest
A man has been released on bail after being arrested following a crash on the M6 in Cheshire where two men died.
Grieving mum's call for law change
A mum who's son died after being punched is campaigning for manslaughter sentences to be longer.
Mum charged with death by careless driving
A mum has been charged with causing death by careless driving in a crash which killed her 11 year old son.
Woman charged after 12 year old stabbed
A woman has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the attempted murder after a 12 year old boy.
"Wall-E" lookalike checks Welsh Water
A water company is using a robot to check for quality levels in their reservoirs.
8th September 2010
Tunnel reopens after travel chaos
Four people injured after two cars collided in one of the Mersey Tunnels overnight, causing chaos of commuters.
Alexandra Burke announces tour dates
She's coming to Rhyl and Liverpool.
7th September 2010
Huge disaster exercise on Merseyside
Part of Merseyside will be transformed into an earthquake zone as the UK's biggest ever disaster exercise gets underway.
Bumper summer for tourism in North Wales
Tourism in North Wales looking good.
Man in court over wife's death
Trial of a Cheshire man accused of killing his wife.
6th September 2010
Police Reveal CCTV Footage of MI6 Worker
Police investigating the death of MI6 worker Gareth Williams have launched a fresh appeal for information.
Jailed for one punch manslaughter
A man's been jailed for three years and four months for killing another man with a single punch.
Rhino mania comes to an end in Chester
70 Rhinos will get a new home.
4th September 2010
Chocolate sized babies arrive at the zoo
Two Dwarf Mongoose Pups, born at Chester Zoo.
3rd September 2010
Three popular beaches in North Wales have lost their Blue Flag status after failing water quality tests.
Traders: Gas Works could ruin Christmas
Businesses in Chester are worried planned gas works could ruin their Christmas trade.
Fire disrupts Kellogg's production line
Cereal company Kellogg's say they'll be no more production of their "Elevenses" snack bar after a fire at their factory.
2nd September 2010
Shropshire man killed wife and daughter
Inquest into family deaths.
1st September 2010
Worlds biggest airplane lands in North West
More than seven thousand people watched as the worlds largest plane touched down in Manchester.