Merseyside Police are seeking new powers to tackle anti-social behaviours in Liverpool city centre.

Small business owners voice their fears about the impact of building a 200km (124 mile) pipeline.

Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.

Wirral Council leader Paula Basnett is to set out the objections in a letter to the government.

Labour MP for Sefton Central Bill Esterson says the impact on oil and gas prices is a "worry".

Council leader Liam Robinson writes to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood after Liverpool FC parade report.

A man in his 30s was attacked outside the Wall of Fame pub in Formby, police say.

A hovercraft and helicopter search was launched in Leasowe, Wirral, but no casualties were found.

About 15,000 runners are preparing to take part in the event, which has a new route for 2026.

Two firms are being prosecuted by the Office for Nuclear Regulation after the incident near Chester.

The Tuebrook Hope Group had nearly £5,000 taken from its account in error - but must wait for it back.

Where are the Merseyside filming locations for the second series of BBC One's This City is Ours?

Eight-month-old Rupert's parents are keen to raise awareness for his rare incurable condition.

The care home, in Croxteth, Liverpool, has been rated inadequate three times in four years.

The Royal Iris of the Mersey will be replaced by the new £26m Royal Daffodil later this year.

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BBC Merseyside

Bin Diesel, Oprah Binfrey and The Bincredible Hulk will soon be collecting one Merseyside council’s recycling.

School children in Knowsley took part in a competition to name the borough’s new recycling wagons - and the results are brilliant.

Winning pupils at one Kirkby primary school, Archie and Harry, got a huge surprise this morning when two bin lorries arrived emblazoned with their new names.

Archie - who named Bin Diesel - said it was “boss”, and Harry - who named Oprah Binfrey - said he felt “proud”.

The competition inspired listeners to BBC Radio Merseyside to call in with their own suggestions. Binnie-the-Pooh, Obi Bin Kenobe and Bindiana Jones were some of our favourites. More than 700 names were submitted to the council - which were whittled down to nine winners.

Another favourite was Vincent Van Scoff.

Knowsley Council is to roll out food waste collections across the borough from 13 April. Council leader Graham Morgan said the competition was a fun way to engage the community in something which will mark a big change to the way people deal with their leftovers.

• Listen on BBC Sounds: What would you name a bin lorry?

Many parents say they are switching to non-disposable options to save money and help the environment.

Find out why the Hill Dickinson Stadium was lit up for the dazzling display before Monday night's match.

Leaders in Widnes say the town has a "rich and proud cultural heritage" which can be celebrated more.

The two people had attempted to wade back to shore from a sandbank, the coastguard said.