Prescott backs cancer scientists' quest for cure breakthrough

THE Magnificent Three: Paul Sculthorpe, Martin Blondel and Steve Prescott. Photo: Bernard Platt

Updated 5:18pm Friday 24th May 2013

STEVE Prescott revealed today that specialists have told him his worsening health means he will not be able to eat or drink properly unless a cure is found for his rare cancer.

Update: Trains between Liverpool and St Helens running again after earlier delays cause chaos for passengers

GVs of David Cameron visiting the Northern Rail maintenance depot in Newton Heath, Manchester. Interview with apprentice Stuart Beard.

Updated 4:50pm Friday 24th May 2013

RAIL disruption between Wigan and Lime Street line due to an incident in Liverpool have now ceased.

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Rugby league supporters to fall silent for Drummer Lee Rigby

KILLED: Lee Rigby

Updated 2:45pm Friday 24th May 2013

RUGBY league fans will pay their respects to murdered soldier Lee Rigby with a minute’s silence before the final game on each day of the Super League Magic Weekend at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

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Martin Murray happy to be up there with boxing's elite

Super cool: Martin Murray is sharply focused ahead of the world title bout in Argentina.

Updated 8:20am Friday 24th May 2013

ST HELENS middleweight Martin Murray believes his element of surprise has now gone after his storming performance against Sergio Martinez and future opponents will know exactly what sort of tough fight they are going to get.

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