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Former professional cricketer Grant Hodnett is back in jail after breaching his early release terms.
The council decision comes weeks after Sefton's former mayor pleaded guilty to child sex offences.
The killer nurse was not referred to the nursing regulator because of a "lack of evidence", inquiry hears.
The Slade frontman was given six months to live after being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2018.
Tim Burgess was killed by a drunk and drugged-up driver who was on bail for a previous crash.
A 14-year-old boy who was attacked in Belle Vale, Liverpool, is in a stable condition, police say.
Poem readings took place at the ceremony attended by community leaders and first responders.
Merseyside Police say detectives and the Health and Safety Executive will investigate what happened.
The new space will aim to reduce crime on disused land which became a magnet for antisocial behaviour.
Teams competed in the runway feat to raise money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool.
Merseyside Police say the loaded pistol and ammunition were found hidden in a back garden.
Police apologised to Owen Andrews after accepting liability for false imprisonment and assault.
The 25-year-old man's crimes against a young girl were "quite simply despicable", police say.
More than 150 people have been arrested on Merseyside since the widespread disorder in July and August.
West Kirby, Wallasey and Meols beaches in Wirral have all seen their water quality ratings drop.
Liverpool's International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum are shutting for major redevelopment.
The stop was made as part of a campaign to test the eyesight of drivers in Merseyside.
Six wins out of six and "one of the world's best keepers" returning to the starting XI - are Liverpool favourites to win the Champions League?
Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price will defend their world titles in Liverpool on Saturday, live on BBC 5 Live, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport website and app.
Wicketkeeper-batter Matty Hurst signs a three-year contract to remain with Lancashire until the end of the 2027 county season.
Walsall score a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser before beating nine-man Reading on penalties to make it through the EFL Trophy last 16 with Birmingham City and Wrexham among the other winners.
Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings signs a new five-year deal to keep him at the club until the end of the 2029 season.
Warrington Wolves winger Josh Thewlis signs a new deal to remain with the Super League club until the end of the 2028 season.
Blackpool manager Michael Appleton says Liverpool are interested in Thomas Ince but denies a deal has been done.
Peter Moores will continue to help young, local talent progress after extending his contract as Lancashire coach.
Warrington's Tyrone McCarthy writes to the RFL with his ideas to make the international game more competitive.
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Liam Palmer is set to stay at League One leaders Tranmere for the rest of the season.
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's game between Swindon and Tranmere in League One.
Kidderminster sign winger Sean Clancy on non-contract terms after his exit from Blue Square Bet North leaders Chester.
The High Court quashes the original inquest verdicts returned on 96 Liverpool football fans who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Liverpool are closing in on the signings of Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge and Blackpool winger Thomas Ince.
Martin Murray says he will be fighting the "best middleweight on the planet" in Sergio Martinez when they meet in April.
Teenager Max Power hopes to play a big part in Tranmere's festive programme after making his first start of the season.
British heavyweight David Price will take on American fighter Tony Thompson at Liverpool's Echo Arena in February.
Southport manager Liam Watson says a serious injury to Aaron Chalmers marred his side's FA Trophy win over Stockport.
Head coach Peter Moores will remain with Lancashire until the end of the 2014 season after extending his contract.
Louise Brown says the incident, which left her with several injuries, must "never happen again".
A woman stalked by her driving instructor is calling for more protection for learner drivers.
The Mossbourne Federation says the claims against it are part of a "vexatious campaign".
Harry, 10, from Salisbury, is raising money to buy Christmas presents for poorly children.
The Brighton students say they collectively paid £3,120 a month for "nightmare" student housing.
A Buckingham Palace employee was reportedly arrested after an unofficial Christmas party at a bar.
Chris turned down appearing on the series multiple times before becoming this year's fan-favourite.
A home test kit and a new type of biopsy analysis are hailed as an enormous step forward.
A council says putting the wrong waste in recycling bins is costing it about £250,000 a year.
Tyler Kerry's loved ones hope to raise funds after he was found dead in a lift shaft in Turkey.
Police are investigating 11 reported incidents of Christmas lights being cut in several nearby villages.
Owls kept by Karl Perry in Wolverhampton were trapped by a 50ft tree toppling over in last weekend's storm.
