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1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Simon Coyle

ITV confirmed the Hollywood actor had now left the show in a statement on Saturday nightCelebrity Big Brother contestant Mickey Rourke has left the house after 'inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour'. ITV confirmed the Hollywood actor had left the show in a statement on Saturday night.

1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Simon Coyle

There is a chance to win millions of pounds in Saturday night's rollover National Lottery Lotto draw. As it is a rollover it means there's even more money than usual to be won. To be in with a chance of getting your hands on the top prize - a life-changing jackpot of £4m - you will need to grab a ticket and pick your lucky numbers by 7.30pm. You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a go.

1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Simon Coyle

Train lines in and out of Manchester Piccadilly are blocked after a train fault. Northern trains between Barrow-in-Furness, Windermere, Blackpool North, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport, and also between Crewe, Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly are all currently affected. TransPennine Express services between Edinburgh, Glasgow Central, Saltburn, Redcar Central, Darlington and Manchester Airport are also disrupted. The disruption is expected to lead to delays and cancellations.

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Simon Coyle

Nick Rockett won this year's Grand National at AintreeThis year's Grand National was won by Nick Rockett. The world-famous steeplechase winner was ridden by Patrick Mullins who came home after a confident victory at Aintree. Nick Rockett was 33-1 going into the race and finished full of running, leading home a one-two-three for champion trainer Willie Mullins. Last year's winner I Am Maximus came in second while Grangeclare West came in third. In total 16 horses finished the race.

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Simon Coyle |Kieran Isgin

The Randox Grand National took place at Aintree on Saturday, April 5Millions of people from across the world tuned in to watch this year's Grand National at Aintree. The iconic race got underway at 4pm on Saturday afternoon with 34 horses competing for the top prize in what was the 177th running of the world-famous steeplechase race. After galloping nearly 7km and jumping 30 fences the race was won by 33/1 Nick Rockett, who was ridden by Patrick Mullins and trained by his father, Willie.