The Latest Breaking News from Merseyside

The leaders penned an open letter urging people to come together to tackle organised drug crime

Nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel was murdered in her Merseyside home on August 22, 2022, the innocent victim of what has been reported to be a confrontation between two people which had spilled from the streets of Liverpool into her family’s house. The child’s mother was also wounded.

Merseyside Police revealed money will be spent in Dovecot and the surrounding area to help struggling youngsters

Darwin Nunez had six shots against Everton and created two further chances, but was otherwise on the periphery of the Merseyside derby

Liverpool have been slow starters in recent months but Diogo Jota's return to fitness could be exactly what Jurgen Klopp's side need

The Our Lady of Compassion church in Formby, Merseyside, has been targeted twice in recent days by vandals with CCTV cameras having now been installed and police making regular checks

Merseyside Police gave an insight into how it is tackling organised crime in the wake of the murders of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Ashley Dale and Sam Rimmer

PCC Emily Spurrell said: "There’s much more still to do and I am determined to waste no time"

Ms Truss will be appointed as Prime Minister tomorrow