The number of "desperately needed" houses in multiple occupation across north-west England is falling.

Peter Hale, 50, died a week after he was shot at a flat in Liverpool, on 29 January, police say.

Hundreds of people submitted objections to the expansion of a chemical waste plant in Liverpool.

The pair repeatedly beat the pet, called Snoop, for making "toileting mistakes", the RSPCA said.

Two men are being sought as part of an investigation into a secret mobile phone network, police say.