Thousands gather in Manchester for Chinese New Year celebrations

The Liverpool Chairman Tom Werner has given his backing to Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers took over from Reds icon Kenny Dalglish last year.

The funeral of Fusilier Samuel Flint is taking place in Blackpool this morning.

Conditions improve by Friday evening making way for a drier, brighter Saturday & Sunday. Get up early Monday as it goes downhill!

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