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  1. Updates on Monday 19 December
  2. News, sport, weather and travel updates return from 08:00 on Tuesday

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Live updates from Merseyside and west Cheshire have finished for the day, but we'll be back from 08:00 on Tuesday with more of the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates. 

Football: Klopp on derbies, youth, fixtures and pressure

BBC Sport

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp spoke to Football Focus on Saturday about why he loves derbies, young players at the club, Christmas fixtures and dealing with pressure.  

Liverpool travel across Stanley Park to face Everton in the 227th Merseyside derby later.

Wirral rogue trader jailed for two years

A rogue trader from Wirral, who conned people across the North West out of thousands of pounds, has been sentenced to two years in jail. 

Trading Standards prosecuted Christopher James Morris and his company Eco Shields Energy Solutions Limited, after a two-year investigation. 

The 39-year-old from West Kirby was found to have carried substandard painting work, and falsely claimed to have donated money to charity.

Man, 41, arrested over Liverpool city centre attack

A man has been arrested in connection with an attack early yesterday morning in Liverpool city centre which left a 21-year-old man in hospital with a serious head injury. 

It happened outside the Shangri-La restaurant on Victoria Street at about 03:30.

Merseyside Police say a 41-year-old man from Halewood has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Latest headlines in Merseyside and west Cheshire

  • Funding for health and social care services in Warrington could be merged to cut "inefficiencies", the local council's chief executive has said
  • A man has been arrested in connection with an attack in Liverpool city centre which left a 21-year-old man with a serious head injury  
  • A 90-year-old man from Liverpool, who lost hundreds of pounds in savings during a burglary, has received a special Christmas present from the Merseyside Police Federation charity 

90-year-old crime victim receives police charity Christmas hamper

A 90-year-old man from south Liverpool, who lost hundreds of pounds in savings during a burglary, has received a special Christmas present from the Merseyside Police Federation charity.

Lesley Woodhouse
BBC

Officers have been handing out hampers to some of the area's most vulnerable people, who have been victims of crime. 

Lesley Woodhouse from Gateacre was nominated by Neil Mitchell, a Police and Community Support Officer.

Warrington NHS and social care funding merger targets 'inefficiencies'

Phil McCann

Cheshire Political Reporter, BBC News

Funding for health and social care services in Warrington could be merged to cut "inefficiencies", the local council's chief executive has said.

Warrington Hospital
Google

The BBC understands a review in 2017 will look at establishing an accountable care organisation, which will fund NHS and council-run services.

Warrington Borough Council's Steven Broomhead said the plan would cut "duplication".

The borough's hospital trust has forecasted a budget deficit of £7.9m.

Liverpool One pram row constables to learn fate after misconduct probe

Liverpool Echo

Two Merseyside Police officers caught up in a row about a pram are due to learn their fate this week.  

Weather: Dull and cloudy afternoon

BBC Weather

A dull, cloudy and overcast afternoon staying mainly dry. Highs of 8C.

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Football: Everton can 'draw confidence from stirring win'

BBC Sport

Match of the Day's Simon Brotherton has cast his eye across tonight's Merseyside derby and says Everton can take heart from their recent win over Arsenal.

Everton players celebrate
PA

He said:

It's six years since Everton last enjoyed a league win over their great rivals from across Stanley Park and, in recent times, it's been a derby very much dominated by the red half of Merseyside.

That win for Everton in October 2010 is their only success in the past 19 meetings.

However, they will draw confidence from a stirring and much-needed win over Arsenal on Tuesday, which stopped the rot after just one win in the previous 10.

Liverpool are unbeaten in the past 11 league meetings with Everton and arrive in scintillating goal-scoring form this season but, perhaps just as importantly, kept a clean sheet in winning at Middlesbrough in midweek, coinciding with Simon Mignolet's reinstatement between the posts.

Football: Everton must 'be calm' ahead of derby, manager says

BBC Sport

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has said his side needs to "be clam" ahead of the 227th Merseyside derby.

Ronald Koeman
PA

He said:

The derby is all about the fans, we understand that but we need to be calm and prepare for the game in the way we like.

It's about preparing the team. You have an emotional part that you need to control. That's the most important.

It's not good. One [derby win] out of 19. We need to accept how difficult it is, win the game and make the fans happy.

Rogue trader jailed for conning elderly victims out of thousands of pounds

Warrington Guardian

A rogue trader who conned Warrington residents out of thousands of pounds and falsely claimed to be donating money to a children’s hospice has been jailed.

Severe disruption: M53 Cheshire southbound

BBC Travel

M53 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, at J11 for M56.

M53 Cheshire - M53 lane closed on entry slip road southbound at J11 M56, because of a broken down vehicle.

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Latest headlines in Merseyside and west Cheshire

  • The interim chief executive of Merseytravel has sought to reassure passengers using the Merseyrail network that a new fleet of driver-only trains will be safe
  • A rogue trader from Wirral, who conned people across the North West out of thousands of pounds, has been sentenced to two years in jail
  • A Europe-wide search has been launched to find a designer for Liverpool's new cruise terminal

Football: Jagielka misses Merseyside derby through suspension

BBC Sport

Everton defender Phil Jagielka is out of tonight's Merseyside derby as he is serving a one-match suspension.

Phil Jagielka
AFP/Getty Images

Midfielder Gareth Barry could be recalled after he was rested for the midweek win over Arsenal.

This will be the 227th Merseyside derby in all competitions - and 195th in the league.

Severe accident: M56 Cheshire westbound

BBC Travel

M56 Cheshire westbound severe accident, between J9 for M6 and J10 for A49.

M56 Cheshire - One lane blocked and slow traffic on M56 westbound between J9, M6 (Lymm Interchange) and J10, A49 (Stretton), because of an accident.

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Skelmersdale man wanted by police following assault

Southport Visiter

Police are appealing for the public's help to trace a man from Skelmersdale wanted in connection with an assault.

England Under-19s footballer included in SPOTY tribute

BBC Sport

Former Everton Ladies, Manchester City Women and Fylde Ladies player Zoe Tynan was included in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year's tribute to sporting stars and broadcasters who have passed away this year.

Tynan, 18, who played for England Women's Under-19s, died when she was hit by a train in August.

Zoe Tynan
Liverpool Echo

Latest headlines in Merseyside and west Cheshire

  • Wallasey MP Angela Eagle has welcomed the announcement of a multi-million pound investment in the Merseyrail network
  • A Europe-wide search has been launched to design Liverpool's new cruise terminal
  • A man is due in court later charged with the murder of Paul Groom in Knowsley earlier this month

Severe disruption: M62 Merseyside westbound

BBC Travel

M62 Merseyside westbound severe disruption, at J4 for A5080 Bowring Park Road.

M62 Merseyside - Queuing traffic on M62 westbound at J4, A5080 (Rocket), because of a broken down car and a rolling road-block.

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Football: Sturridge could return for Merseyside derby

BBC Sport

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Daniel Sturridge might be involved in tonight's Merseyside derby, following a calf injury.

Jurgen Klopp and Daniel Sturridge
Reuters

Defender Joel Matip is doubtful with the ankle problem that ruled him out against Middlesbrough, but Emre Can is expected to return after a knee injury.

Liverpool are unbeaten in 11 league meetings with Everton, but the past four matches between these sides at Goodison Park have all ended in draws.

Paul Groom death: Man due in court charged with murder

A man is due in court later - charged with the murder of a man in Knowsley earlier this month. 

Paul Groom
Merseyside Police

Paul Groom, 48, died several days after an alleged attack at a house in Kirkby. 

Michael Hill, 32, from Kirkby, will appear before Liverpool and Knowsley Magistrates.

Europe-wide search for Liverpool cruise terminal designer

A Europe-wide search has been launched to design Liverpool's new cruise terminal. 

Liverpool waterfront
Getty Images

The city council wants to replace the temporary facility on the Pier Head with a much bigger and more impressive building - suitable for turning round thousands more passengers from bigger lines. 

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson wants it up and running by 2019 and says they are looking for "a vision that fits with the waterfront's three graces".

Wallasey MP welcomes £460m Merseyrail investment

Wallasey MP Angela Eagle has welcomed the announcement of a multi-million pound investment in the Merseyrail network. 

MP Angela Eagle
BBC

Unions have criticised the £460m package to replace the existing fleet with driver-controlled trains - they claim a decision to axe guards will make it less safe for the public when boarding the carriages, and affect security during journeys. 

But Angela says the investment is "good news" as it will "gets rid of trains that are 40 years old" allowing for "more passengers and faster journey times".

Merseytravel
Merseytravel

Merseytravel say the new driver only trains are a widely adopted and safe system.   

Latest headlines in Merseyside and west Cheshire

  • Wallasey MP Angela Eagle has welcomed the announcement of a multi-million pound investment in the Merseyrail network
  • A Europe-wide search has been launched to design Liverpool's new cruise terminal
  • A man is due in court later charged with the murder of Paul Groom in Knowsley earlier this month

Travel: Accident on M58

BBC Travel

Two lanes are blocked on the M58 eastbound at Junction 5 because of an accident involving three vehicles.

Latest from BBC Travel

Weather: Dull and cloudy day

BBC Weather

A misty and occasionally foggy start to what will be a dull and cloudy day with some light rain possible, particularly this afternoon. Highs of 8C.

Weather

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