Industrial town in Cheshire, England, on the River Mersey
The ex-England international has had his trial for grievous bodily harm with intent adjourned to March 8, 2027, with the defendant remaining in custody. The case relates to an alleged assault on Kevin Lynch in Huyton on March 8.
Fires at waste facilities linked to lithium‑ion batteries have escalated, provoking safety concerns and costing up to £1bn a year. Data show 1,518 battery-related fires in the year to March 2026, with batteries blamed for most incidents at recycling centres and bin lorries. Experts call for safer disposal and new policies as incidents rise across major cities.