Police personnel patrolling Manchester Arena were absent from patrol for more than two hours the Manchester Arena Inquiry heard.

Manchester Arena Inquiry: No patrols by police for two hours ahead of attack

Manchester Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi was identified associating with six separate MI5 "subjects of interest", the Manchester Arena Inquiry heard.

Details of MI5 file on Manchester Arena bomber revealed to inquiry

The security worker told a police officer about a praying "crank" at the Manchester Arena about 30 minutes before the blast that killed 22 people and injured hundreds more, an inquiry has heard.

Worker told police about "crank" at Manchester Arena before the blast

A father picking up his children on the night of the Manchester Arena attack said he thought "straight away" that Salman Abedi was a suicide bomber.

Manchester Arena: Witness thought Abedi was suicide bomber "straight away"

Manchester Arena attack: Public Inquiry

Everton keeper Jordan Pickford will face no further action over the challenge which left Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk facing knee surgery.

Everton keeper Pickford not facing punishment for tackle on Virgil van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk has said that he is "ready for the challenge" of recovering from the injury he suffered during Saturday's Merseyside derby.

Virgil van Dijk 'ready for the challenge' as he recovers from ACL injury

 Macclesfield Town's football ground Moss Rose.

The Silkmen were wound up in the High Court and expelled from the National League last month, following unpaid debts of more than £500,000.

Macclesfield Town to relaunch as club bought by local businessman 

Paul Scholes has taken over as Salford manager on a temporary basis following the departure of Graham Alexander.

Former Manchester United player Paul Scholes takes temporary charge at Salford

Granada Sport

Crime involving drugs is becoming an increasing issue in the Isle of Man, according to the Chief Constable's Annual Report.

Drug-related crime “biggest threat” to safety in the Isle of Man

Curraghs Wildlife Park has raised over £10,000 after being one of the first parks to open in the British Isles.

Manx Wildlife Park raises £10,000 for conservation through voluntary donations

All returning Manx residents will now be required to self-isolate for 14 days when returning, instead of taking a test after seven days.

'Modified isolation' scrapped as Isle of Man moves to enforced 14-day isolation

The Coronavirus outbreak has taken a shocking toll on Manx people and the island's economy.

Special Report: The impact of COVID-19 on the Isle of Man

Isle of Man

Anna Youssef: Families turn to pawnbrokers due to financial hardship

When Hubert Thomas and his Irish wife Ita moved to Russell Street in Moss Side, Manchester in the 1960s they faced harassment and racist bullying.

Jahmal Willams-Thomas: How racism affected people in Manchester in the 1960s

Community testing in a neighbourhood in Oldham

'People need hope' out on the Covid frontline in Oldham

Hannah Miller: 'People need hope' out on the Covid frontline in Oldham

Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new rules designed to curb a rise in coronavirus infections in England.

Rachel Townsend: Six months on from lockdown

From Our Journalists

Is the North being left behind?

In this episode we look at the Black Lives Matter protests which are being held across the country and beyond.

Can Black Lives Matter protests make a change?

In this episode of From The North, we discuss the issue of homophobia faced by some LGBT+ members of the Asian Community. 

The challenges facing Asians in the LGBT+ community

In this episode, we discuss the very tough issue of suicide which according to campaigners has reached crisis point.

Why are so many still seeing suicide as their only option?

From the North Podcast

In the latest in our Granada Introducing Series showcasing the region's best new music meet Lady Ice 

Granada Introducing Manchester Rapper Lady Ice 

In the latest in our series Granada Introducing showcasing the region's best new music, we meet the Wigan band the Lathums

Meet the Wigan band, the Lathums who've just signed for Island Records

Introducing a new six-piece band from Liverpool - Red Rum Club have their first album out "Matador' and are already working on a second.

Granada Introducing...Red Rum Club

Introducing some of the best new music in the the North West - LIINES have a debut album, a growing fan base and rave reviews

Granada Introducing the Manchester post punk band LIINES

Granada Introducing

In this week's episode, we look at the moment Molly the Springer Spaniel is rescued from the sea after chasing a seagull and a community radio station in Cheshire is moving to it's own premises after becoming a big hit over lockdown

Home Front: Positive News from the North West

Zoe Muldoon has this week's round-up of positive news from the north west.

Home Front: Positive news from the North West

Zoe Muldoon has this week's positive news round-up.

This week's positive news round-up from Granada Reports.

Home Front: Positivity in the North West

ITV News Granada Reports presenter Tony Morris 

Tributes to ITV Granada Reports presenter Tony Morris, who has died aged 57

Tributes to Granada's Tony Morris, who has died aged 57

How did Tony Morris become an award-winning TV presenter and journalist covering all the biggest stories in the North West for all those years?

From foster kid to award-winning newsreader: Tony Morris obituary

There has been a huge reaction to the news that Granada Reports presenter Tony Morris has died at the age of 57.

Huge outpouring of support for Tony Morris' family

Among those making tribute to Tony Morris today was the Manchester poet David Scott. Here Dave, known as Argh Kid, performs a special composition in Tony's memory called Clocked Off.

Clocked Off: A tribute to Tony Morris

Remembering Tony Morris

There are warnings of a looming crisis in our region caused by millions of missed dental appointments.

Dentists warn of looming crisis after months of lockdown measures

The Silver Jubilee Bridge between Runcorn and Widnes.

Thousands of Halton residents have signed a petition urging the Government to remove the borough from the restrictions imposed on the Liverpool city region.

Thousands in Halton sign petition against city region Tier 3 restrictions

The latest forecast for the Granada region, with data from the Met Office.

Your Granada Weather Forecast

A Covid patient who survived for months under intensive care in Blackpool hospital before being discharged has died at home.

Man who spent 60 days in Blackpool hospital with Covid dies three months later

A rise in interest of ‘starter pets’ during lockdown could lead to an increase in neglect due to their complex needs, the RSPCA has warned.

RSPCA warns rise of lockdown 'starter pets' could lead to increase in neglect

The Duke of Cambridge has held a video call with business owners in Liverpool to discuss the challenges they face because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Prince William joins video call with Liverpool business owners about pandemic

Zbigniew Strzelczyk walked out of the Royal Blackburn Hospital in Lancashire at about 8.25am on Friday October 16th.

Search for 'adored' husband and father missing from hospital

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick MP said discussions with Greater Manchester had failed to produce a deal.