Merseyside

Health workers say there is less stigma about the form of cocaine and new users are being attracted.

Police say while the man only suffered a minor injury, the "consequences could have been catastrophic".

A class of five-year-olds beat 25,000 entries to win a Premier League poetry competition.

Warrington Wolves players Josh Charnley and Jack Hughes have been selected in the 30-man England performance squad.

Match commander David Duckenfield denies the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans.

The 28-year-old motorcyclist from St John's has been transferred to a Merseyside hospital for treatment.

Liverpool icon and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard scores at Anfield for the first time in five years, in a charity game against AC Milan Legends.

Lucy Graham scores from about 30 yards as Bristol City Women put in a resolute defensive display to beat Everton.

Beth Mead scores twice as Arsenal move top of the Women's Super League with a resounding victory at Liverpool.

How a grieving mother created a trust to help underprivileged students embarking on university life.

Lancashire spinner Matt Parkinson has an operation on his jaw in Dubai after being hit by the ball in a pre-season game.

A charity called for a fairer payment system and urged bailiffs not to be used so quickly.

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Colchester United and Tranmere Rovers.

The motorway will close in both directions for up to 18 hours as part of improvement work.

Right-wing extremism is not being taken seriously enough, a former counter terror expert warns.

Judge Openshaw also reminded the jury there was "no evidence of drunkenness or hooliganism on the day.".

Liverpool City Council agrees to increase care firms' rates with the aim of boosting carers' salaries.

The death of Eboney Cheshire was previously treated as "unexplained" after she fell ill at home.

Large quantities of cash and vehicles worth about £40,000 are seized in raids by 160 police officers.

Former world cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew opens up on retirement and clears up any doubts about the current heavyweight hierarchy.