The results of mayoral elections in the West Midlands, London and other regions will be announced on Saturday.
The singer discusses fame, inspiring a new generation and bringing pride back to his hometown.
Labour wins a by-election and string of councils from the Tories, who retain the Tees Valley mayoralty.
Luton Town miss out on the chance to move out of the relegation zone as they are held by Everton in the Premier League.
Leeds Rhinos score eight tries in a comfortable home win against Super League's bottom club London Broncos at Headingley.
Nene Macdonald inspires Salford to victory, although the Red Devils are required to hold off a late fightback to beat Huddersfield.
Firefighters were called to the blast at the home in Dukinfield, Tameside.
Left high and dry after the troubled Co-op Live arena postponed shows, some fans found an alternative.
James Leppard is being investigated amid allegations he posted Islamophobic comments online.
The new role will cover Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
The ship is reversed to retrace its route after a crew member fails to turn up for work.
Rosa Sharkey and James Kelly argued their protest was legal, but a district judge disagreed.
Tests confirm a synthetic opioid was present in an "unusual batch" of heroin seized in north Devon.
Stuart Everett's remains were found at a nature reserve and two men were later charged with his murder.
Alfie Lewis, 15, died in hospital after being stabbed twice in Horsforth, Leeds, last November.
Emergency services say there are currently 10 fire crews in attendance at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
Three boys were found guilty in March for their roles in the death of Mikey Roynon at a house party.
The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner ran against five other candidates.
Two climb onto the shoulders and heads of residents as the home marks its first anniversary.
Derbyshire Police confirmed two further arrests were made in relation to the death of Marcus Smith.
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