Merseyside

The motorway will close in both directions for up to 18 hours as part of improvement work.

Right-wing extremism is not being taken seriously enough, a former counter terror expert warns.

Judge Openshaw also reminded the jury there was "no evidence of drunkenness or hooliganism on the day.".

Liverpool City Council agrees to increase care firms' rates with the aim of boosting carers' salaries.

The death of Eboney Cheshire was previously treated as "unexplained" after she fell ill at home.

Large quantities of cash and vehicles worth about £40,000 are seized in raids by 160 police officers.

Former world cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew opens up on retirement and clears up any doubts about the current heavyweight hierarchy.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford defends his form after manager Gareth Southgate said he would start England's Euro 2020 qualifier against the Czech Republic.

Two-year-old Indali is being treated at Chester Zoo for the virus, which killed two calves last year.

The jury has to decide whether David Duckenfield is guilty of the manslaughter of 95 people.

The so-called "butcher" album cover showed the Fab Four covered in raw meat and decapitated dolls.

Luke Jones pleaded guilty to assault by penetration and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Shauna Hogan was labelled a swimming "health and safety risk" but became a Special Olympics champion.

Duchy suffered "catastrophic" injuries in a "brutal act of cruelty", the RSPCA says.

Everton's Seamus Coleman and Yerry Mina meet up with players from Everton in the Community's Down syndrome team to join them in training session.

Police want to speak to Temesgen Desta over sex attacks in Birmingham and Merseyside.

A bigger portion of your council tax will go to police this year. But why? And what is it used for?

Judith Mason has been waiting since July 2017 for bathroom adjustments at her home, her partner says.

Players should "go with their instinct" when deciding which country to play for, England defender Michael Keane tells BBC Radio 5 Live.

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold withdraws from the England squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers because of a back injury.