Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Live updates from Merseyside and Cheshire have finished for the day but we'll be back at 08:00 on Wednesday with the latest news, sport, weather and travel.
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Updates on Tuesday 17 November
News, sport, weather and travel updates return from 08:00 on Wednesday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Weather: Gales easing during the nightpublished at 17:52
Dianne Oxberry
Weather presenter, BBC North West TonightWe are going to see further outbreaks of rain this evening although these will clear to isolated showers during the night.
It will be very windy at first, especially near the coast, such as Hoylake and Southport, where there will be gales but the wind will gradually ease overnight.
Wednesday is mostly dry at first, but heavy rain will spread to all areas during the day, followed by brighter weather with heavy showers later.
Coming up on North West Tonightpublished at 17:48
Join us for these and more stories at 18:30 on BBC One.
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End of twitter postMan 'stable' after being shot in the legs in Huytonpublished at 17:44
Police are investigating after a shooting in Huyton this morning.
Emergency services were called to Parkside Close at around 11:50 to reports a man in his 30s had been shot in the legs.
He has been taken to hospital where his condition is described as stable.
Police say his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
School staff tell of 'shock' at former pupil shootingpublished at 17:40
A spokesman for the school which Lewis Dunne attended has offered his condolences, following the 16-year-old's death in Eldonian Village, Liverpool, on Sunday.
Image source, Family of Lewis DunneQuote Message“Lewis was a pupil at Alsop until two years ago and we were shocked to hear of his death. It is tragic that someone so young should lose his life especially in such circumstances and we offer our condolences to Lewis’s family and friends.
Spokesman, Alsop High School
Travel: Liverpool street's bus stops closedpublished at 17:31
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End of twitter postFootball: Daniel Sturridge Reds' training boostpublished at 17:15
Ian Kennedy
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside SportGood news for Liverpool fans - Daniel Sturridge has returned to full training.
Image source, BBC SportThe striker had been out of action since suffering a knee injury in training last month.
Latest headlines from Cheshire and Merseysidepublished at 16:59
Today's top stories from Cheshire and Merseyside:
- The Merseyside devolution deal has been signed by City Region leaders - making it the sixth region to agree a settlement, which gives its political leaders wide-ranging powers.
- Merseyside Police have confirmed tests have shown the 16-year-old killed in Liverpool on Sunday was shot in his back once.
- A man is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot in the legs in Huyton.
Merseyside devolution deal signed by City Region leaderspublished at 16:43
The Merseyside devolution deal has been signed by City Region leaders - making it the sixth region to agree a settlement, which gives its political leaders wide-ranging powers.
It means a metro mayor, who will be elected in 2017, will have sweeping powers over strategic planning and transport.
It still needs to be ratified by all councils on the City Region Combined Authority - this is due to happen on Thursday.
Travel: Strong winds cause motorway disruptionpublished at 16:26
BBC TravelStrong winds are causing disruption on the M6 between Junction 20, A50 Lymm Interchange, and Junction 21, M62 Warrington Croft Interchange - matrix signs have been set for 50mph.
Rugby League: Warrington Wolves sign Hull KR forward Coxpublished at 16:10
Ian Kennedy
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside SportWarrington Wolves have signed second row forward Jordan Cox (centre) from Hull Kingston Rovers.
Image source, Getty ImagesCox is joining the club on a 12-month deal for 2016.
Liverpool Echo: Dealer caught cutting cocaine at a Toxteth drugs den on the runpublished at 15:55
A drug dealer caught cutting and bagging up cocaine at a Toxteth flat has gone on the run, external.
College where killed teenager studied offers students supportpublished at 15:42
A spokesman at the City of Liverpool College has paid tribute to 16-year-old Lewis Dunne who was killed in a shooting in Vauxhall on Sunday.
Image source, Family of Lewis DunneQuote MessageWe are deeply saddened by this loss and our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this time. Members of the College’s welfare team will be providing counselling and support to any students and staff who have been affected by this tragedy.
Spokesman, The City of Liverpool College
Met Office issues severe weather warning for North Westpublished at 15:23
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End of twitter postLatest headlines in Cheshire and Merseysidepublished at 15:05
Today's top stories in Cheshire and Merseyside:
- The Merseyside devolution deal has been signed by City Region leaders - making it the sixth region to agree a settlement, which gives its political leaders wide-ranging powers
- Merseyside Police have confirmed tests have shown the 16-year-old killed in Liverpool on Sunday was shot in his back once
- A man is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot in the legs in Huyton
Football: Everton's Phil Jagielka wins Goal of the Year awardpublished at 14:45
Giulia Bould
Reporter, BBC Radio MerseysideEverton captain Phil Jagielka has won Goal of the Year at North West Football Awards, external for his Merseyside derby equaliser.
Image source, PAThe strike was his 10th goal in Everton colours and earned the Blues an unlikely Premier League point in the match against Liverpool - in what was the 223rd Merseyside derby.
Travel: Congestion in Runcornpublished at 14:31
BBC TravelThere is queuing traffic on the A557 Weston Point Expressway eastbound in Runcorn between the A5126 Weston Link junction and Runcorn in the roadworks area.
Killed Eldonian Village teenager was shot in back oncepublished at 14:19
Giulia Bould
Reporter, BBC Radio MerseysideMerseyside Police have confirmed tests have shown the 16-year-old killed in Liverpool was shot in his back once.
Image source, Family of Lewis DunneLewis Dunne, from the Vauxhall area, was found on the towpath near to Burrows Court in Eldonian Village on Sunday night.
Police 'increasingly concerned' about missing Prescot teenagerpublished at 14:07
Merseyside Police say they are "becoming increasingly concerned" for the whereabouts of a missing 16-year-old from Prescot.
Ashley Roberts, who is of white and of average height and slim build with light brown hair, was last seen in the town at about 18:50 on 8 November.
A force spokesman says the teenager is known to frequent Newton-le-Willows and asked anyone who has seen him to get in touch.
Merseyside devolution deal signed by City Region leaderspublished at 13:51
The Merseyside devolution deal has been signed by City Region leaders - making it the sixth region to agree a settlement, which gives its political leaders wide-ranging powers.
It means a metro mayor, who will be elected in 2017, will have sweeping powers over strategic planning and transport.
It still needs to be ratified by all councils on the City Region Combined Authority - this is due to happen on Thursday.
