Rain and high waters have affected swathes of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire.

Gold medallists Alice Tai, Bryony Page and Ellie Aldridge are among those to be recognised.

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Taekwondo champion Amy Truesdale and Altrincham FC coordinator Rachel Davis bag New Year Honours.

Alison Wright visited a branch of Specsavers in Cheshire Oaks where an optician noticed swelling behind her eyes.

With devolution in the pipeline, there have been disagreements over the name for the new authority.

Services from stations in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire will be affected.

A white SUV-type vehicle struck a woman out walking her dog, Pixie, in Underwood Lane, Crewe.