Summary

  • Results coming in from across Merseyside and western Cheshire

  • Southport’s new MP becomes seaside town’s first ever Labour representative

  • Tories could be without any Merseyside MPs

  • Labour holds Birkenhead, Knowsley, Widnes & Halewood, Runcorn & Helsby and Bootle

  • Labour also retains the Liverpool seats of West Derby, Riverside, Walton

  • Reform performs very strongly, beating the Tories in several seats

  • Labour set to win a landslide victory, according to exit poll

  • Live results and reaction from across the UK

  1. 'I tried to help in Covid - now face £100k fine'published at 09:12 British Summer Time 1 May

    Despite the guidance, John Davey continued to deliver to many of his isolating customers.

    Read More
  2. Firm behind resort revamp hits back in noise rowpublished at 06:18 British Summer Time 1 May

    Dan Davies wants to be able to keep Rockpoint Records open until after midnight on some nights.

    Read More
  3. Girl and boy, 14 and 15, in hospital after stabbingpublished at 22:42 British Summer Time 30 April

    Police say armed officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the Westvale area of Kirkby.

    Read More
  4. Peace Centre sale cash will support other causespublished at 20:17 British Summer Time 30 April

    The foundation will live on by awarding grants from the money that comes from the sale of the building.

    Read More
  5. Charges after FBI 'active shooter calls' probepublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 30 April

    Two men from Merseyside and one from Somerset are charged over alleged so-called 'swatting' calls.

    Read More
  6. Nine out of 10 oppose ending free parking at nightpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 25 April

    Nine out of 10 people who respond to the consultation object to ending free parking after 18:00.

    Read More
  7. What do businesses want from their new MP? published at 14:32 British Summer Time 24 April

    People who run firms in the constituency share their hopes ahead of the 1 May poll.

    Read More
  8. Runcorn by-election battle tests Labour nervespublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 24 April

    The by-election on 1 May will also be seen as a measure of the broader political mood that could set the tone in Westminster.

    Read More
  9. Runcorn and Helsby debate: Five things we learnedpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 23 April

    What did we learn from candidates in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election during a live debate?

    Read More
  10. 'Pope stood for what we thought church wouldn't'published at 20:41 British Summer Time 22 April

    A same-sex couple have praised Pope Francis during a visit to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.

    Read More
  11. 'Men get breast cancer too - I was one of them'published at 06:09 British Summer Time 22 April

    A man who had breast cancer is calling on the government to lower the screening age to 40 instead of 50.

    Read More
  12. Could Liverpool finally get a Baltic rail station?published at 07:11 British Summer Time 21 April

    The £100m new railway station could provide about 17,000 journeys a day if approved.

    Read More
  13. Murder charge after man dies from being hit by carpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 20 April

    The family of Martin O'Donovan say the death of their much-loved son, uncle and brother is cruel.

    Read More
  14. Pupils run to fund children's first aid coursespublished at 07:19 British Summer Time 20 April

    Sixty pupils are taking part in the TCS Mini London Marathon to raise money for "mini medics" training.

    Read More
  15. The village about to elect a fourth MP in four yearspublished at 07:19 British Summer Time 20 April

    With boundary changes and by-elections galore, residents of one Cheshire village face a unique scenario.

    Read More
  16. Historical city centre theatre's latest renaissancepublished at 07:21 British Summer Time 19 April

    The Grade II listed theatre was forced to shut two years ago but is set to reopen its doors again.

    Read More
  17. Why one city is obsessed with Easter clothespublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 18 April

    Retailers say people in Liverpool will spend four months preparing their Easter outfits.

    Read More
  18. Everton fan who stole food at new stadium gets banpublished at 11:27 British Summer Time 17 April

    He filmed himself laughing and saying "adios amigo" before walking off from a server without paying.

    Read More
  19. Runcorn and Helsby candidates' minute manifestospublished at 06:23 British Summer Time 17 April

    See minute manifestos from candidates standing to be the next MP of Runcorn and Helsby.

    Read More
  20. Dalglish and Benítez to headline football festivalpublished at 10:07 British Summer Time 16 April

    The Red Weekender in Liverpool from 23-25 May will feature live shows, concerts and family events.

    Read More