The Latest Breaking News from Merseyside

James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables could be kept behind bars indefinitely under new law

The country was left shocked after Jon Venables and Robert Thompson kidnapped little James Bulger and tortured and killed him in Bootle, Merseyside in 1993

Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023

Dad saved his son's life with CPR after he was born in bedroom 10 weeks early

Franny Briggs sprang into action and gave tiny Bobby CPR after mum Jemma went into unexpected labour on the floor of their bathroom at their home in Kirkby, Merseyside

Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023

Eight well loved restaurants and pubs Merseyside has lost this year

This year several pubs and restaurants in Liverpool have closed

Liverpool Echo · Jul 2, 2023

Talks being held over whether to trial night buses to Merseyside

Businesses across the city centre are calling for the service to return

Liverpool Echo · Jun 30, 2023

Merseyside seaside pub named one of the best in the UK

The traditional pub that's inside three fishermen's cottages has been named among the UK's best

Liverpool Echo · Jun 28, 2023

11 children who can't enter Merseyside town centre unless with an adult

It has been brought in to tackle anti-social behaviour

Liverpool Echo · Jun 27, 2023

Map shows where sewage has been pumped into our rivers

In Merseyside alone there were 5,526 spills last year for a combined total of 31,500 hours

Liverpool Echo · Jun 27, 2023

Sir Elton John fans spot special nod to Merseyside during Glastonbury set

The Rocket Man singer said the festival might be his last ever show in the UK

Liverpool Echo · Jun 26, 2023

M6, M53 and M58 motorway closures week starting Monday 19 June

Motorways in Merseyside will see closures between Monday, June 26 and Sunday, July 2

Liverpool Echo · Jun 26, 2023

Mapped - the Medieval sexual disease making a comeback in Merseyside

Symptoms of the disease include ulcers and sores

Liverpool Echo · Jun 24, 2023