Katie Heath

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Ryan Paton |Christopher Megrath |Katie Heath

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is in full swing with thousands attending the festival in Sefton Park. As the second evening of the festival comes to a close, fans were in high spirits despite the wet weather. The festival takes places each year in a different location across the UK, with a superstar line-up curated by the radio station. This year's big names include Tom Grennan, Mumford & Sons, Tate McRae, Sugababes, Haim, JADE, AJ Tracey, Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms, Lola Young and many more.

2 months ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Patrick Edrich |Katie Heath |Paddy Edrich

Merseyside Police said its officers are ready to step up on the biggest event of the yearThe senior officer in charge of this year's Grand National operation said the force has received no evidence to suggest the flagship race will be targeted by animal rights' protesters. The 2023 Randox Grand National headlines were dominated by protests by campaign group Animal Rising.