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Warrington man abandons haircut to help officer under attack
A man having his hair cut leapt out of the barber's chair and ran to help a police officer who was being wrestled to the ground in a headlock.Kyle Whiting was having a trim at Haron Barbers in Warrington, Cheshire, when he looked through the window and saw the officer being confronted.The 32-year-old dashed out of the shop - with the barber's cape still draped around his shoulders - before dragging the man off the officer and giving him time to handcuff the suspect.Mobile phone footage of the in...
Behind the scenes in Hollyoaks Village at Christmas - BBC Merseyside
Did you know Chester-set soap Hollyoaks is actually filmed in Liverpool? That's not the only unexpected thing happening behind the scenes. The show films three months in ad
'Hollyoaks bowel cancer storyline is personal after losing dad' - Jennifer Metcalfe
A soap actress, whose own father died of bowel cancer, has said she has been able to bring "real personal experience" to the role as she portrays her character's diagnosis with the disease.Jennifer Metcalfe, who plays Mercedes McQueen in the E4 show, Hollyoaks, said the story was "incredibly important" to her and she had "jumped at the chance to do anything that might encourage conversation". In recent months, Mercedes has undergone chemotherapy and had a stoma bag fitted.Bowel Cancer UK said in...
Bury homeless project appeals for new venue after church sold
A community project which has been forced to close has been a "lifeline for many" homeless people and those struggling with addiction, its founder has said. It's Time4Change has held a breakfast club twice a week in a church in Bury, Greater Manchester, where it also gives people advice on housing, benefits and support. That church has been sold and the group is appealing for help to find a new free or affordable venue in the town. Michael Priestley, who set up the breakfast club after being h...
Girlguiding North West England introduces new Sea Savers badge
A new badge aimed at promoting marine conservation has been launched for Girl Guides in the north west of England.The Sea Savers badge requires Guides to complete six challenges, which could include learning about ocean wildlife, fishing or a beach clean.Girlguiding North West England said nine girls had so far taken the challenge, which was created in partnership with Sea Life.It said the hope was to roll the badge out across the country.Lily and Francesca went litter-picking on Blackpool beach...
