In September 2015, The Independent devoted their front page to three-year-old Aylan Kurdi – a Syrian refugee, whose dead body was washed ashore in Turkey after his boat capsized before it could reach the safety of Kos.

Oldham charity volunteer pleads for help as 70 Syrians are denied burial in Lesbos.

Manchester taekwondo star Jordan Gayle hopes his home event in October as part of the 2015 World Grand Prix Series will be a positive end to 2015 after several lows so far.

Turkish man cuts own arms and legs to get blood

Bugarach, France, and Şirince, Turkey, are the only supposed ‘safe havens’.

Up to seven players could make Europe debut tonight.

Reds have already sealed qualification as group winners.

United laboured to Champions League win over Galatasaray.

United begin Champions League draw at home.

Up to 1.8million Britons head abroad.

Fighting rages on in the northern city of Aleppo.