Good afternoon, these are the latest lunchtime ECHO headlines.
Police divers hunt for evidence under Runcorn Bridge as murder investigation continues
Police divers are continuing to search a section of the River Mersey in the shadow of the Runcorn Bridge today.
An underwater team is stationed at the Silver Jubilee Bridge, in Runcorn, as part of a murder investigation.
Detective Superintendent Steve Reardon said: "We are making progress with this investigation and are keeping an open mind about what has happened.
READ MORE: Second man arrested as part of Runcorn Bridge murder investigation
"I want to make it clear that our officers have not located anyone injured or deceased during the course of this investigation, but the behaviour of the man on the bridge and comments he made were concerning."
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Liverpool doctor struck off after 27 years for faking his CV in 'elaborate scam'
A doctor has brought his 27 year career in medicine to an end after it was discovered he faked his CV.
Dr Hakeem Lateef tried to get a job in finance just six weeks after he was suspended for lying about his involvement in a head on car crash.
The 54-year-old, from Toxteth, was found to have lied about his previous finance experience and paying a bank worker to 'edit' his CV.
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Warning issued over WhatsApp scams as people lose thousands of pounds
A warning has been issued after people reported losing thousands of pounds to a WhatsApp scam.
Police from the Ellesmere Port branch of Cheshire Constabulary urged people to be vigilant after they have received reports of the 'Friend in need' WhatsApp scam.
In this con, fraudsters message random numbers claiming to be family or friends and allege they have had to get a new number as their phone was stolen or lost and then ask for money.
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