Only three "serious incidents" were flagged by hospital bosses to NHS England, an inquiry is told.

Joey Barton is charged with sending offensive messages to pundit Lucy Ward and presenter Jeremy Vine.

The 55-year-old was charged after video footage captured him punching a man to the ground.

Nantwich traders are overjoyed their market has been shortlisted for a national award.

People living in part of Cheshire say the recent deluge has left them feeling "on tenterhooks".

A statistics expert says eight deaths in one year would not have triggered an external investigation.

Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment.

The local authority says it is important to "explore every option to improve financial stability".