Groups in Merseyside, Lancashire and Greater Manchester get a final payout from a £150m government fund.

Miguel Pirjani died in hospital days after police were called to reports of concern for a child.

Five-year-old Bobbie raises more than £3,000 for a charity which supports rough sleepers.

A single trip through the Kingsway and Queensway tunnels for most cars will go up by 20p to £2.30.

A number of services will be changing across the rail, bus and road network during the festive period.

The plans have been labelled a "disgrace" by an anti-tolls campaign group.

The 25-year-old man's crimes against a young girl were "quite simply despicable", police say.

West Kirby, Wallasey and Meols beaches in Wirral have all seen their water quality ratings drop.