Updates on Friday 29 January
Merseyside and Cheshire Live returns at 8.00 on Monday
BBC Travel
There are delays and cancellations on Merseyrail between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train at Chester.
Kat Boyden
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside
A Liverpool woman says more research is needed into Lyme disease, which she says has had a "devastating impact" on her life.
Image source, Emma HorlockEmma Horlock from Aigburth was diagnosed with the disease at a specialist clinic in Germany, after a test at an NHS Hospital came back negative.
The 41-year-old is trying to raise £60,000 to have specialist treatment in the US.
Three men arrested in separate raids in north Liverpool have been charged following an investigation into money laundering.
A cannabis farm with around 100 plants was discovered by officers during searches on Chirkdale Street in Kirkdale.
Seven others questioned have now been released on bail while investigations continue.
A man who drowned his cat in the bath has been jailed for 18 weeks and banned from keeping animals for life.
Image source, Jeff Buck/GeographChristopher Hurst held the black longhair cat Charlie under the water for 15 seconds until he died.
The 38-year-old told an RSPCA inspector he drowned his pet on 12 September 2015 because he was angry, Chester Magistrates' Court heard.
Today's top stories in Cheshire and Merseyside:
Eight people arrested in Liverpool as part of a police investigation into suspected drug dealing have been charged.
Officers from TITAN, the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit, carried out raids early on Thursday after the discovery of more than £300,000 worth of amphetamines and cannabis.
The seven men and a woman, aged between 35 and 56, will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court later.
Leon Wong, 32, was captured on mobile phone footage running at victim Jordan Holmes and kicking him full in the face, external at the Parklife festival in Manchester.
BBC Travel
There are delays on Northern Rail between Ribblehead and Kirkby due to speed restrictions.
Electricity North West is warning of the possibility of power cuts, as severe weather hits the region.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for severe gales and heavy rain across Merseyside and Cheshire.
Extra staff have been brought in in case there is disruption to power supplies.
BBC Sport
Manager Roberto Martinezsays he will be speaking to referees chief Mike Riley after Everton's League Cup semi-final exit at the hands of Manchester City.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe match officials failed to spot that City's Raheem Sterling had run the ball out of play before crossing for Kevin de Bruyne to score City's second in their 3-1 win and Martinez said that "we're still hurting" after a 4-3 aggregate defeat denied them a Wembley final meeting with Liverpool.
Ringo Starr's Liverpool birthplace is likely to be saved after years of uncertainty and wrangling.
Liverpool City Council is being asked to approve proposals by developers Place First to demolish and refurbish terraces in the Welsh Streets district.
Today's top stories in Cheshire and Merseyside:
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
BBC Travel
Liverpool: Prince Alfred Road in Wavertree is closed in both directions between the Grant Avenue junction and the High Street junction
Wirral: Leighton Road in Neston closed in both directions between The Runnell junction and The Priory junction because of a fallen tree
Heavy rain this morning then wintry showers with a risk of snow. Storm Gertrude will bring gales which will continue tonight. Highs of 11C.
Jenny Coleman
Reporter, BBC Local Live
Hello from Liverpool, I'm here with all your news, sport, travel and weather updates from across Merseyside today.
If you've got a story you'd like me to hear about or a photograph you'd like to share, you can contact me on email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external.
