News & Sport

Robbie Tops The Bill To Light Up Blackpool: Robbie Williams is due in Blackpool tonight to switch on the lights that will stay on for the next 66 days.; Read the full story

Switch On Line-up: See all the stars set to help Robbie switch on the Blackpool Illuminations today! Alesha Dixon, Olly Murs, The Wanted and more.; See the stars

Binning The Booze: Brits Are Drinking Less: People in the UK are drinking less for the first time in 60 years, according to new figures.; Read the full story

'Quickie Divorce' For Cheryl And Ashley Cole: The four-year marriage of Cheryl and Ashley Cole has ended in divorce at the High Court in London.; Read the full story

ICC: Pakistan Trio 'Have Case To Answer': Cricket's governing body has pledged to stamp out corruption in the sport - as the three Pakistan cricketers caught in an alleged betting scam are quizzed by Met detectives.; Read the full story

Parents Re-Arrested Over 'Honour Killing': The parents of a Muslim teenager suspected to be the victim of an honour killing have been arrested on suspicion of her murder.; Read the full story

Meredith Killer 'Victim Of Planted Evidence': A former FBI investigator has said jailed Amanda Knox is innocent of the brutal sex murder of British university student Meredith Kercher.; Read the full story

Balls Calls For Spending Spree On New Jobs: Unemployment should be tackled by spending £250m on creating 200,000 jobs and placements for people out of work, Labour leadership hopeful Ed Balls has said.; Read the full story

Camerons Show Off New Baby At Number 10: Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha have appeared in Downing Street with their new daughter for the first time.; Read the full story

Features

Real Life Stories: Check out the latest in our Real Life Stories and read about amazing weight loss, life saving surgery and plant healing

The Forces: Real Radio brings you news, charity appeals and more.

Real Radio Websafe: In a special investigation Real Radio revealed some of the dangers of the internet as well as looking at what you can do to keep your kids safe online.

News Features: Latest news features, polls and your views including the latest on the Real Websafe campaign and Help For Heroes

Global Challenge: Is going green really going to save the planet? Does it matter to you? We look at energy saving tips and advice and discuss the issues

Walking With The Wounded: A team of ex-servicemen who lost limbs in action will take part in Walking With The Wounded and hope to make a new record - to trek to the North Pole.

Weather & Travel

Northwest Weather

Friday: Mostly Sunny; Max: 20°C; Min: 10°C

Saturday: Mostly Cloudy; Max: 20°C; Min: 11°C

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Northwest Traffic & Travel

M62 (eastbound): Greater Manchester; Earlier broken down vehicle, all lanes open, traffic returned to normal

M6 (southbound): Cheshire; One lane closed and queueing traffic due to broken down 4x4

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