Friendly northerners among the most sociable in the UK People living in the North West are among the most sociable in the UK, according to recent a poll. News
Everything you need to know about hosepipe bans As the hosepipe ban in the North West is called off, United Utilities has warned that it may still need to introduce a ban if the dry weather continues throughout the summer. North West
Here's why United Utilities have called off the hosepipe ban With the hosepipe ban set to come in across the region this weekend, United Utilities have cancelled the ban with only days to go. Business
Summer Holidays Childcare Challenge: Grandparents travel more than 80 miles a week to look after grand-daughter As part of the Post’s Childcare Challenge series, Natalie Walker looks at the increasing demand on grandparents to take on childcare. News
Summer Holidays Childcare Challenge: Support on offer for parents with childcare, benefits and tax credits As part of our Summer Holidays Childcare Challenge, we look at the financial support for families. News
M6 closed after multi-vehicle collision A stretch of the M6 motorway has reopened after a multi-vehicle collision forced it to close. North West
New BBC TV show shines the spotlight on the Lake District, one of the jewels of the north west A new TV series aims to introduce one of the north west's most popular beauty spots to a new generation. Arts
Storm Chris is upgraded to a hurricane as it threatens to bring heavy rain and gales to the UK Storm Chris has now been upgraded to a hurricane and is set to hit the UK with gales and damper weather. News
Woman who hit her father over the head with a spade and buried him in the garden is jailed A woman who hit her father over the head with a spade and buried him in the garden has been jailed. North West
Storm Chris threatens to end Lancashire’s heatwave and bring wind and rain to Britain Storm Chris is set to hit the UK with gales, cooler temperatures and damper weather, threatening to end Britain’s heatwave. News
Woman dials 999 after painful eyebrow plucking Greater Manchester Police is asking people to think before they pick up the phone following unprecedented demand over the weekend. North West
BNI Lancashire raise thousands at charity ball for Trust House Lancashire A Preston business group has raised more than £14,800 in support of Trust House Lancashire with a charity ball. News
Best pubs to stop by during a walk in Lancashire It's the perfect weather for a stroll in Lancashire's countryside or coastal areas. Lifestyle
Top five Lancashire beaches to sunbathe in this hot weather Has this weather made you want to lie on a beach? News
Former care home manager stole bank card of a vulnerable girl and used it to buy drugs and a car A former care home manager stole the bank card of a vulnerable girl and used it to buy drugs and a car. North West
Young woman dies after fail to stop collision Police officers are working to trace a vehicle involved in a fatal collision last night. North West
Man jailed after sexually assaulting two teenage girls A man who sexually assaulted two teenage girls has been jailed. North West
VIDEO: England v Panama - your reactions England smashed six past Panama to go top of their group on Sunday - and their odds of winning the World Cup have shortened dramatically. North West
Lancashire's mayors enjoy welcome celebration at Hoghton Tower Lancashire’s new mayors were welcomed to the fold by this year’s High Sheriff Anthony Attard at a special celebration event. News
VIDEO: Kane England win the World Cup? Captain fantastic Harry Kane helped England get off to the perfect start on Monday in their opening World Cup match. North West
