Ian McDonald, 46, former head of Bishop Martin Primary School, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found indecent images of children and extreme animal pornography on his phone.
A father made a sick joke after his French bulldog bit off his newborn son's toes. The couple lied to police, perverting the course of justice. Read the full shocking story.
Deputy PM David Lammy announces tougher sentences for murders of serving or former officers. The move follows the revenge killing of ex-prison officer Lenny Scott.
A grieving family shares their heartbreaking story after Lee Clarke tragically died from a blood clot caused by falling asleep in his chair, warning others about the dangers of prolonged sitting.
Liam Byrne, a violent gang leader from Skelmersdale, has been sentenced to 27 years for a brutal machete attack that left a man with life-changing injuries. The judge condemned the 'chilling' premeditated violence.
The grieving family of Lee Butler, a 43-year-old father murdered in a suspected stabbing in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, have paid an emotional tribute to a 'loving and devoted' man as a 15-year-old boy remains in custody.
Lewis Boardman, 27, from Skelmersdale, has been sentenced to 12 years at Preston Crown Court for a brutal hammer assault, described by a judge as a 'premeditated act of extreme violence'.