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Police are investigating after schools in Manchester, Cheshire and Liverpool were sent an email which 'made threats to pupils and staff'. At least one school, a primary in Chester, has been put in lockdown following the threat, while police officers have been sent to schools to 'provide reassurance', CheshireLive reports.

Members of the Hollyoaks cast were spotted looking downcast as they left the Liverpool studio where the show is filmed on Friday 9 September, just hours after it was revealed the long running series had been pulled from the Channel 4 schedule. The iconic soap, which is set in Chester, has been a mainstay of weeknight evenings on the channel, since the show barrelled onto our screens in 1995.

Amanda Barber had been working at McDonald’s when she finally got to check her phone. Three missed calls and two messages.

Hollyoaks legend Nicole Barber-Lane has revealed that she's set to join Coronation Street - and viewers will see her on-screen in just a matter of weeks. Soap fans will best know the actress for playing Myra McQueen on the Channel 4 soap.

Baby killer Lucy Letby will spend the rest of her life in jail after being sentenced to a whole life order for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six more. The evil nurse will never return to the three-bedroom house where she lived during her heinous crimes.

Following an arrest for public intoxication and disorderly conduct, Bam Margera has been ordered to wear an alcohol-detecting ankle monitor.

Lucy Letby's doting parents 'hated' one decision she made years before her evil murders, it has been revealed.

These are all the words the judge said as Lucy Letby, the nurse who murdered babies on the neonatal unit where she worked, was sentenced today (Monday) at Manchester Crown Court.

Lucy Letby “must attend court for her sentencing”, a senior Labour politician has demanded. The former neonatal nurse, at the Countess of Chester Hospital, who was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others, has threatened not to attend her sentencing hearing tomorrow.

Baby killer Lucy Letby could be facing constant surveillance to ensure she does not commit suicide in prison, according to an official.

Chris Young is showing off his new physique! The 38-year-old country singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a mirror selfie after he dropped 60 pounds.In the shot, Young poses nearly shirtless in a baseball cap, showing off his toned abs and arms.«This year has been dedicated to a lot of work on myself. Music wise AND in the gym,» he captioned the photo.

A Pennsylvania judge ruled Thursday that "Jackass" star Bam Margera will have to stand trial after an altercation with his brother in May. The judge also ruled that Margera must get a drug and alcohol screening test to continue to be free on bail. The actor pleaded not guilty to one count of simple assault, harassment and four counts of terroristic threats.

Two Greater Manchester pubs been shortlisted for gongs at this year’s Great British Pub Awards. The annual awards finds hostelries nominated from up and down the UK, judged in a host of categories.

EastEnders star Rita Simons is set to make an iconic comeback to the small screen but this time she will take a leap across to another soap favourite - Hollyoaks.

EXCLUSIVE: The pandemic thriller Yesteryear has wrapped production and confirm they rounded out the cast with Jesse Garcia (Flamin Hot), Joanna Cassidy (Blade Runner), Timothy V. Murphy (The Lone Ranger), Tiffany Chu (Ms. Purple), Yusuke Ogasawara (In Full Bloom), Crystal Echohawk (Founder of IllumiNative) and Chester Gregory (Hairspray).

Popular bargain store The Range is investigating after an owners claims her dog became seriously ill from eating one of its bones. The distraught owner has told how her pet had to endure surgery to save its life after swallowing big pieces of the £4 treat.

A man was subjected to a vicious attack as he sat in his work van. The incident was on a supermarket car park.

A paedophile who raped a girl and hoarded hundreds of sick images of children was snared by undercover 'decoys' at a shopping outlet. Derek Smith thought he was meeting three teenage girls at the Cheshire Oaks outlet in October last year after speaking to them online, Cheshire Live reports.

Parents have welcomed a miracle baby after turning to GoFundMe to help pay for a third round of expensive IVF treatment.

Millie Radford is soon set to become a mum of three. The 22 year old ix expecting her third child and teased the baby's upcoming arrival with a snap from the same delivery room that her other two children were born in, as she went for a check up. Millie is one of the daughters of 22 Kids and Counting's Sue and Noel Radford, and she's ensuring the huge family gets even bigger as she awaits the birth of her latest child, due in September.

Millie Radford is soon set to become a mum of three.The 22 year old ix expecting her third child and teased the baby's upcoming arrival with a snap from the same delivery room that her other two children were born in, as she went for a check up. Millie is one of the daughters of 22 Kids and Counting's Sue and Noel Radford, and she's ensuring the huge family gets even bigger as she awaits the birth of her latest child, due in September.

Jackass star was found by Los Angeles police on Sunday (June 4) at Trejo’s Tacos, owned by Danny Trejo, after Margera’s family raised concerns over his whereabouts.According to TMZ, police found Margera’s speech and behaviour “erratic” which, coupled with his public threats of suicide, led law enforcement to call in a psychiatric evaluation team who decided to send him to mental health facility for up to 72 hours under a 5150 psychiatric hold.It’s unclear if Margera is still being held at the facility.Margera has been publicly feuding with his estranged wife Nikki over the custody of their son, Phoenix. She filed for legal separation in February this year after they quietly broke up in 2021.Earlier on Sunday (June 4), Bam’s brother Jess Margera tweeted for help in finding the former Jackass star.

The Radford family are set to welcome another arrival as Millie prepares to become a mum-of-three.

A struggling college student who set himself up as a £300-a-time 'exam cheat for hire' so he could illegally sit driving theory tests on behalf of learner drivers has been jailed.

New Coronation Street star Stephanie Davis has spoken out on joining the ITV soap after it was revealed she'll be part of a sizzling summer storyline. The former Hollyoaks actress will be swapping Chester for Manchester when she appears on the cobbles from July.

Hollyoaks spoilers follow. Hollyoaks star Lucy-Jo Hudson has teased a “heartbreaking” twist on the wedding day of James Nightingale and Ste Hay. The actress, who plays Donna-Marie Quinn on the Channel 4 soap, will see her character and the whole village congregate for the big day, but she hinted that it won’t be plain sailing for the couple.

Disturbed frontman David Draiman recently opened up about almost losing his life due to “addiction and depression.”During the band’s show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Draiman took some time before performing their song ‘A Reason To Fight’ to discuss how he missed his late friends who took their own lives – namely Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, Stone Temple Pilots’ Scott Weiland, and Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell – while adding that a couple of months ago he “almost joined them.”“A reason to fight — we all need one. The demons that are known as addiction and depression are very, very real. They are diseases no different than cancer.

Pollen, the revered Manchester bakery, has been shortlisted for this year’s National Bakery Awards. It was named as one of the county winners for the North West, alongside the Bear Bakery in Chester, Lovingly Artisan from Cumbria (who also sell their bread at Altrincham Market), Simply Doughnuts in Blackburn and the BonBon bakery in Liverpool.

A 'controlling and abusive' man who raped two women 'more than once' has been jailed for 14 years. Ben Smith, from Chester, was found guilty of seven counts of rape and two counts of coercive and controlling behaviour, Cheshire Police said.

Bam Margera‘s older brother is dealing with the terrible reality of the star’s long struggle with drug addiction. Over the weekend, CKY

A 'prolific' shoplifter has been banned from entering an area of Cheshire for five years after being caught stealing £5,000 worth of goods.

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, has shared his debut single under the name RVRND.This July will mark six years since the Linkin Park singer died following a battle with depression and, in the time since, his family have continued to honour his legacy. Now, one of his six children has decided to follow in his footsteps, and launched his own music career under the name RVRND.21-year-old Draven Bennington dropped his debut solo song ‘F_w_Me’, earlier this week (April 25) — a rap track that draws inspiration from classic ‘90s hip-hop.

A college student set himself up as an 'exam cheat for hire' so he could illegally sit driving theory tests on behalf of struggling learner drivers - charging £300 a time.

Jackass star Bam Margera has turned himself in after police issued an arrest warrant over an alleged “physical altercation”.On Sunday (April 23), Pennsylvania State Police issued an arrest warrant for Margera after he was allegedly involved in an altercation at his home in Chester County. The other person involved in the incident was later identified as his older brother, Jess Margera.When police arrived at the reported disturbance, Margera had already “fled into a wooded area” and had not been located.As reported by PageSix, a police spokesperson confirmed Margera had surrendered to police at the Avondale station on Thursday morning (April 27).

Bam Margera has turned himself in.

announced a warrant to arrest him for assaulting his brother, Jess, among other charges. A spokesman for the state police department broke the news in a tweet Thursday morning.The 43-year-old reality star turned himself in to the station in Avondale, police said.