Granada Cumbria

A noisy night ahead as the weather turns wet and very windy. Coastal gales possible. Blustery mixture on Sunday

An unsettled weekend with spells of rain and strong winds. Sunshine at a premium

The competition watchdog has introduced a price cap on certain rail routes in the North West and Scotland.

Rain or showers over the weekend, with strengthening winds

Over 147,000 under-10s from low-income families here lack basics such as a heated home, warm clothing or fresh food.

Leading figures from the Conservatives and Labour have been in the North West today.

Our Political Correspondent, Hannah Miller and the Granada team have been taking a look at some of the North West's key battle grounds.

Find out who is standing in your constituency at this year's General Election with the help of this guide:

A slow change to unsettled conditions ahead. Watch the forecast here

Lowest night of the season recorded on Saturday