Rainhill11 Nov 2025Plan to turn popular woods into cemetery approvedCampaign group Save Whiston Woods says there were 1,500 objections to Knowsley Council's plans.11 Nov 202519 May 2025Boy, 12, held on suspicion of arson over gym fireTen children, aged between 12 and 13, were inside the derelict building when the fire started.19 May 202518 May 2025Ten children escape arson attack on derelict gymPolice said it was "fortunate" the children, aged 12-13, managed to get out of the building unharmed. 18 May 20256 Apr 2025Walker, 80, wants to raise £76k with 1,200-mile challengeDavid Ensor cared for his wife Susan through Alzheimer's disease and wants to raise £76,000.6 Apr 202511 Jul 2024Two men die as lorries and car crash on M62Another man was injured and the M62 near Warrington was shut for many hours after the crash.11 Jul 202430 Apr 2024Driver caught smoking heroin on motorway Merseyside Police officers arrested the motorist after initially believing he had broken down.30 Apr 202418 Mar 2024Police watchdog to investigate custody deathMerseyside Police referred itself to IOPC after man, 35, died after falling ill in police custody.18 Mar 202419 Feb 2024Police probe launched after man found deadOfficers were called to reports a man had been injured and are treating his death as unexplained.19 Feb 20241 Feb 2024'I make less than minimum wage from my post office'Current postmasters tell the BBC of their daily struggles to keep their branches running.1 Feb 2024...