THROUGHOUT this week we are looking back at some of the biggest stories of the year.

Back in October we brought you video footage of a 'panther' seen in Warrington after other reported sightings.

Watch the video and make your mind up.

FOOTAGE emerged of an alleged panther that was stalking the streets of Warrington.

It was reported that a large cat - being suggested as 'a panther' - was sighted in Padgate, on the way to Fearnhead, on Tuesday, October 11.

There have been a number of sightings of big cats in Warrington over the past few years, including reports in March and November 2021 - with the latest being from Blackbrook Avenue.

Now, footage from a resident in Newton has emerged of a big cat prowling the streets.

Captured on the resident's doorbell camera, the rear of an animal, with a long black tail, can be seen in the footage.

Julie Murphy reported seeing a large cat - what she says was 'a panther' - whilst she was driving home last week.

She said she 'knew' it was a panther because of its 'long, curved tail.'

As seen in the footage, sent by Luke Hickman, a black animal with a long, curved tail can be spotted lurking on the street.

The footage shows an animal moving around behind a silver vehicle, before walking out of the shot.

Though only half of the animal can be seen, it's clearly larger than an average house cat, which begs the question: could a panther really be skulking around Warrington at night?