Council consults on library plans

Wirral Council holds a public consultation on the future of the borough's libraries, following the dropping of proposals to close 11 of them.

Large blaze at scrap metal yard

Firefighters in Liverpool tackle a large blaze at a scrap metal yard close to the city's docks.

Ferry sailings may return to city

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company considers increasing its sailings from Liverpool in preference to Heysham.

Hospitals get government bail out

Two Merseyside hospitals built under a private finance initiative receive a share of a government bail out.

Man charged over death at station

A man is charged over the death of teenage girl who fell between a carriage and the platform at a Liverpool railway station.

City set to skip mayor referendum

Liverpool could drop national plans for mayoral referendums and hold a vote for a mayor in May

Barefoot women offered flip flops

Flip flops will be handed out to women in Liverpool to prevent them ending up in hospital

City addicts on road to Recovery

Former addicts in Liverpool are hoping to kick the habit for good as drink-related deaths increase

Hull FC 20-20 Warrington Wolves

England international Ben Westwood misses a last-minute conversion chance as Warrington draw with Hull FC.

Wigan 1-1 Everton

Victor Anichebe comes off the bench to to score a late equaliser for Everton and extend Wigan's run without a league win to nine matches.

London Broncos 24-34 St Helens

Jamie Foster scores 18 points as St Helens fight back from a half-time deficit to win at London Broncos.

Liverpool v Tottenham

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Liverpool and Tottenham in the Premier League.

Widnes 14-32 Wakefield

Wakefield spoil Widnes's Super League comeback party after producing an impressive second-half performance to seal victory.

Ban could help Suarez - Dalglish

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish believes Luis Suarez's eight-match ban may help keep him fresh through to the end of the season.

Wycombe 2-1 Tranmere

Matty Whichelow scores one and assists another on his debut as Wycombe beat Tranmere Rovers to move out of the relegation places.

Southport P-P Kettering

Saturday's Blue Square Bet Premier fixture between Southport and Kettering is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Super League is 'better than NRL'

Australians Joel Monaghan and Brett Finch say England's Super League is more attractive than their home competition.

Dwyer's passage to India

British jockey Martin Dwyer shuns 'brass-monkey Fridays' for richer pickings in sunny India.

Super League 2012 guide

BBC rugby league commentator Dave Woods gives his pre-season verdict on how Super League XVII will unfold.

Cathedral prayer area for economy

A labyrinth encouraging people to reflect the economy has opens in Liverpool Cathedral.

Debut album for Toxteth MTV star

A musician from Toxteth, who made it to the final of the MTV 'Brand New for 2012' contest, plans his debut album.

Singer's new album with Weller

A musician from Liverpool records his new album with former Jam and Style Council frontman Paul Weller.

Radio Merseyside Carol Concert

The annual BBC Radio Merseyside Carol Concert takes place on Friday 9 December.

BBC Radio Merseyside toy appeal

BBC Radio Merseyside has launches its Christmas Toy Appeal to help underprivileged children and young people across Merseyside.

Olympic boxing hopefuls in city

Liverpool is playing host to boxers from Tonga who are in training in the city as they prepare for 2012 Olympic Games qualifiers.

London 2012 torch relay map

Explore our map to find out where the London 2012 Olympic torch is going on each stage of its 70-day route.