England's three-tier lockdown plan to be unveiledpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 12 October 2020
The Liverpool City Region is expected to face the tightest Covid restrictions under the new system.
Read MoreEngland's three-tier lockdown plan to be unveiledpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 12 October 2020
Liverpool City Region could face toughest restrictions under 'three-tier' systempublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 12 October 2020
BBC News UKNew local lockdown rules for England are due to be announced later and Liverpool City Region is expected to face the tightest restrictions under a new "three-tier" system, which will classify regions as being on "medium", "high" or "very high" alert.
Image source, PA MediaSteve Rotheram, the city region's mayor, said negotiations have taken place through the night but "no deal" has been agreed yet.
Talks between local leaders in England and Westminster continue.
The average for England was 74.
The Liverpool City Region includes the local authority districts of Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, as well as Liverpool.
Knowsley had the highest rate of cases in the area in the week ending on 8 October - 669.5 per 100,000 people - while Wirral had the lowest - 286.1 per 100,000.
Coronavirus: Tighter restrictions on Merseysidepublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 12 October 2020
News updates from Liverpool City Region as it prepares to face new Covid restrictions from Wednesday.
Read MoreSalford City sack boss Alexanderpublished at 12:55 British Summer Time 12 October 2020
BreakingSalford City sacked boss Graham Alexander and put former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes in interim charge.
Read MoreMidlands Live: Breaking news and local storiespublished at 07:59 British Summer Time 12 October 2020
The latest news, sport, travel and weather across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.
Read MoreBolton Wanderers 0-0 Grimsby Townpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 11 October 2020
Grimsby return to action following a period of self-isolation and collect their first point of the season with a goalless draw at Bolton.
Read MorePub closures 'won't solve city's virus rates'published at 16:45 British Summer Time 11 October 2020
A group of MPs opposes potential plans to impose pub closures and travel restrictions in Manchester.
Read MoreTranmere unhappy Salford game went aheadpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 11 October 2020
Tranmere are unhappy that Saturday's game at Salford, a 2-2 draw, went ahead after two positive Covid-19 cases at Rovers.
Read MoreStudent anger over 'junk' Covid food in isolationpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 11 October 2020
University students self-isolating in the UK criticise the cost and quality of food parcels on campus.
Read MoreCricket in the street at closing timepublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 11 October 2020
All pubs, bars and restaurants in England are required to close at 10pm to try and contain a surge of Coronavirus cases.
Read MoreI rented a 'pub desk' for the daypublished at 01:10 British Summer Time 11 October 2020
Sick of home working? Pubs in the UK have been offering "pub desk" deals to remote-workers.
Read MoreCapturing 'the moment of decision'published at 00:51 British Summer Time 11 October 2020
Photographer Rory Lewis's portraits capture the quiet moment before a decision is made.
Read MoreGiggs can become Man Utd boss - Hughespublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 10 October 2020
A successful Euro 2020 with Wales would make Ryan Giggs a contender to manage Manchester United, says former national team boss Mark Hughes.
Read MoreDe Bruyne tips England for major titlespublished at 20:28 British Summer Time 10 October 2020
Belgium's Kevin de Bruyne says England should be contenders at next year's European Championship and the 2022 World Cup.
Read MoreAccrington Stanley 2-1 Rochdalepublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 10 October 2020
Accrington Stanley come from behind as they finally record a victory over Rochdale.
Read MoreEastleigh 1-1 Altrinchampublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 10 October 2020
Eastleigh see their 100 per cent start to the National League season end as they are held to a draw by promoted.
Read MoreOldham Athletic 2-3 Morecambepublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 10 October 2020
Morecambe climb to the top of League Two after overcoming strugglers Oldham.
Read MoreBlackpool 1-4 Ipswich Townpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 10 October 2020
A Gwion Edwards double fires Ipswich to the top of League One as they secure an impressive win at Blackpool.
Read MoreCrewe Alexandra 3-0 Wigan Athleticpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 10 October 2020
Crewe Alexandra shrug off a Covid-19 outbreak among their squad and return to action with a thumping win over Wigan.
Read MoreStockport County 3-0 Dover Athleticpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 10 October 2020
Second-half goals from John Rooney and Alex Reid secure Stockport victory over Dover in the National League.
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