FRACKING: A Green councillor in Liverpool has called on the Government to protect all communities from the dangers of fracking after it was announced licences could only be issued for beauty spots in "exceptional circumstances".
TRAFFIC: According to the traffic boffins at Inrix, heavy
traffic is being experienced on the A5036 Dunnings Bridge Road, at the A5038 Netherton Way
traffic lights in Litherland. Probably best to avoid this area if you can.
ON THE RUN: Absconded prisoner Peter Neary
An update now on a suspected burglar who escaped from a prison van in Liverpool on Friday and is still on the run.
BUS STOP: Rosie Cooper
Rosie Cooper is urging Lancashire County Council to install a new bus
stop in Haskayne near Formby so residents don't have to "run the gauntlet" to catch a bus.
GOOD AFTERNOON: As is his wont, Ben has abandoned ship mid-afternoon, leaving me at the helm. But don't worry, there will be plenty more news, story links and updates coming your way.
HANDOVER: Right that's all from me - I'll be back as fresh as a kipper at 6.30am tomorrow. My colleague Neil Docking and the team will keep the liveblog news and travel updates coming until 11pm - so do stay with us. Until next time, stay gold.
SHOUTS FOR HELP FROM CAR: The full story on the police investigation underway after a woman was seen shouting for help from a car being driven at speed in Aigburth can be read HERE>
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