Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Knowsley has recorded 13 probable cases with that number expected to rise.

Knowsley Council is seeking government help for flat owners in Kirkby being forced from their homes.

People living in two tower blocks in Kirkby have been to vacate their homes in a matter of weeks.

The venue says it wants a deal like those for sport grounds to "support the theatre's ambitions".

Bus company Supreme Executive Travel said it had sacked the staff member it held responsible.

A taxi driver of 40 years says a rise in demand has forced him to wait 10 weeks to renew his licence.

More than 1000 people have come out in support of a campaign group opposing the plans.

Items including prams, trolleys and broken bottles have been found abandoned in and around a river.