North west news update 19 Dec 2023: Dad who was nearly killed on his stag do finally marries

Digital reporter Sue Plunkett with today's top north west news headlines and weather

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00:00 with your North West Roundup for Tuesday 19th December.

00:04 Delays were reported on the M6 and M61 around Preston this morning after a rush hour crash.

00:11 Two lanes were closed on the M61 southbound from the M6 junction 30 to junction 9,

00:19 causing queuing traffic around the motorway interchange.

00:22 Blackpool man Lee Burns has walked down the aisle with his beautiful bride

00:28 months after he nearly died.

00:30 The dad of three was punched in the back of the head outside Bokker Bar in Brett Road, Poulton

00:36 in the early hours of Sunday April 16th.

00:39 He suffered a fractured skull and two separate bleeds on the brain.

00:43 But after gruelling rehabilitation work and thanks to a positive attitude,

00:48 Lee has married his fiancée, Sarah Smith.

00:53 Caring classmates at Burnley St Stephen's Primary School had their heads shaved

00:58 in an incredible show of support for pupil Jack Davis who is having treatment for brain cancer.

01:03 So far the youngsters have raised £6,000 and have several other events planned.

01:09 A number of arrests were made as Wigan police went undercover in a crackdown against crime at Wigan Interchange.

01:18 Among those detained was a man suspected of robbery and possessing Class B drugs.

01:24 He was pictured being put in the back of a police van while handcuffed at the bus station last night.

01:29 A Lancaster wood fuel specialist is offering some advice to homeowners ahead of Christmas.

01:36 Holton based Logs Direct is highlighting which Yule logs to use this festive season and beyond

01:44 to stay snug, safe and neighbourly.

01:47 His first piece of advice is for homeowners not to be afraid to light their wood burner on environmental grounds.

01:54 And finally the weather.

01:56 The region looks set for milder and wetter conditions throughout the week but turning colder at the weekend.

02:01 High winds are expected on Thursday.

02:04 Have a good day.