Updates on Friday 15 April
Flowers have been left at the feet of the Bill Shankly statue on the 27th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
A minute's silence will be held across Liverpool at 15:06 - the exact time when the FA Cup semi-final was abandoned following a terrace crush.
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The final Anfield memorial service for the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster is under way.
The annual event has been held at Liverpool's stadium since the tragedy in Sheffield on 15 April 1989.
In January, relatives of the victims said they had "unanimously agreed" this year's service would be the last.
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A GP surgery in Knowsley has been placed into special measures - after being rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspectors found the Bluebell Lane Medical Practice didn't have reliable systems in place to protect vulnerable children and adults.
Patients also raised concerns over access to appointments.
Firefighters are investigating a third fire in the space of three days at Ellesmere Port's old greyhound stadium.
The blaze, at the building on Thornton Road, is being treated as arson.
Police in Ellesmere Port have issued a direct message to parents on twitter asking parents to check their children's shoes for mud.
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Liverpool will fall silent this afternoon to remember the 96 fans who died at Hillsborough 27 years ago.
Image source, Getty ImagesKenny Dalglish, Mayor Joe Anderson and the former Bishop of Liverpool will speak at the final memorial service to be held at Anfield.
The bereaved families who organise the event unanimously agreed that this year's should be the last at the ground.
Shots fired at a house in Dingle could have been a case of mistaken identity, Merseyside Police has said.
Officers were called to Darnley Street at 22:55 last night to reports of damage to a door and window of a house. No-one was injured.
Patrols have been stepped up in the area.
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Liverpool will face Villarreal in the UEFA Europa League semi-final. Liverpool will be away first.
Jurgen Klopp made reference to Liverpool's famous purple bins last night.
Image source, Liverpool City Council / Getty ImagesSpeaking in his post match interview, he said: “My role is not too important in this moment. We had a good plan in the first half but conceded two goals, so you can throw your plan in the purple bin,” he said.
But shouldn't that have been the blue recycling one, Jurgen?
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Warrington Road in Runcorn is close din both directions between the Astmoor Road junction and the Stuart Road junction because of a serious police incident.
Police have made further seizures of illegal off-road bikes as part of an annual crackdown, external in collaboration with St Helens Council.
Liverpool staged one of the most dramatic comebacks Anfield has seen to overcome Borussia Dortmund and the Europa League semi-final draw is set to take place at 11:30.
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