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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.

Repayment to allow port go ahead Cruise liners could be based in Liverpool from May after a cash row was settled.

Dealer jailed after railway raid A drug dealer from Liverpool who was caught with a bag containing more than £100,000 of heroin at Dundee railway station is jailed.

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.

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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.

St Helens season preview 2012 St Helens may have lost some star names but they are looking forward to life in their new Langtree Park home with relish.

Warrington season preview 2012 Warrington coach Tony Smith targets his team's "attitude" and "mentality" as he again sets his sights on the Super League title after last season's near miss.

Widnes season preview 2012 Widnes may not set Super League alight in their first season back since 2005, but they have potential to upset some of the competiton's established teams.

Drivers warned of icy conditions Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England look set to continue overnight and into Monday.

Half of Heathrow flights grounded Heathrow Airport says only half of Sunday's scheduled flights are likely to leave but services should return to normal on Monday.

Capello opposes FA Terry decision England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.

Queen commemorates 60-year reign The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".

China celebrates Games in Leeds An event to celebrate Leeds as host city to 300 members of the Chinese Olympic team takes place in the city.

Woman hurt in gas leak explosion A woman is hurt in an explosion at her home in Hampshire after a gas leak.

Gas explosion homes evacuated Two people are injured and 10 homes evacuated after a gas explosion in West Yorkshire.

Preaching vicar invites 'tweets' A vicar from North Somerset invites members of his church congregation to "tweet" him while he preaches.

Two brothers charged with murder Two brothers are charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Rochdale.

No charge in missing woman case A Gloucester man arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the disappearance of a woman is released without charge.