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  1. Our live coverage across the day

    Live updates from Merseyside and Cheshire have finished for the day but we'll be back at 08:00 on Friday with the latest news, sport, weather and travel.     

    Howard Kendall funeral cortege

    We'll leave you with this image which shows the huge crowds that lined the streets of Liverpool on the day the city said farewell to Everton's most successful manager, Howard Kendall.

  2. Weather: Dry turning cloudy after midnight

    Dianne Oxberry

    Weather presenter, BBC North West Tonight

    It will stay dry through the evening with some clear spells and will turn increasingly cloudy after midnight.

    Weather graphic

    Rain will push northwards through the early hours, reaching all parts by dawn, and turning heavy in places.  

    The rain will continue and winds will pick up through Friday morning, easing by early afternoon.

  3. Merseyrail has oldest trains in country

    Graham Whyte

    Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside

    Merseyrail has the oldest trains of any operator in the UK, the Office of Rail and Road has found, with engines being on average 36-years-old. 

    Merseytravel train

    A spokesman for the government department said the average age of trains across the country is 20 years.

    Rail campaigners are calling for investment in trains that are fit for this century. 

    The Rail Delivery Group, which represents train operators and Network Rail, says thousands of new carriages will be introduced in the next few years.

  4. Knowsley has fastest-growing property prices, according to Land Registry

    Graham Whyte

    Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside

    Knowsley has the fastest-growing house prices in England and Wales. 

    Prices in Knowsley rose 2.5% in September, while prices fell elsewhere on Merseyside, according to Land Registry figures.

  5. Latest news from Cheshire and Merseyside

    Paul Burnell

    Reporter, BBC News Online

    Today's top stories from Cheshire and Merseyside:

    - Thousands of people turn out to mourn Everton legend Howard Kendall.

    - A petition calling on the government to end its cuts to Merseyside Police has attracted 10,000 signatures within a week.

    - Police issue CCTV images of a man they are looking for in connection with the theft of comedian Bill Bailey's tour bus.

  6. Plans for temporary market approved after 'awful design' delays decision

    Warrington Guardian

    Work on the temporary market in Warrington can now soon begin after plans were initially delayed by councillors over the "awful" design of the building.

  7. Thousands turn out to mourn Everton legend Howard Kendall

    Thousands of people have lined the streets around Goodison Park and hundreds more have packed into Liverpool Anglican Cathedral to pay their final respects to Everton legend Howard Kendall. 

    Mourners line Goodison Street as the funeral cortege passes before the funeral of Howard Kendall at Goodison Park, Liverpool.

    As a player, Kendall was part of the famous 'Holy Trinity' midfield trio, alongside Alan Ball and Colin Harvey - and he became the club's most successful manager in the 80s, winning two league titles, an FA Cup and a European Cup Winners Cup.

    Howard Kendall funeral

    In his tribute, Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said Kendall had been his idol for more than 50 years. Eulogies were also delivered by former players Joe Royle, Peter Reid and Graham Stuart.

  8. Liverpool head teacher neglected 'suffering' elderly dog

    Liverpool Echo

    A Liverpool primary school head teacher neglected an elderly dog until the animal smelt like “rotting flesh”.

    Susan Horncastle, 60, of Brookthorpe Close, Wallasey, left West Highland terrier Snowy “suffering on numerous levels” until it had to be put down.  

  9. Liverpool City Region 'prepared' for metro mayor

    Graham Whyte

    Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside

    The leader of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has suggested all members of the authority are now prepared to accept a metro mayor - if it means securing devolution for the region.

    Wirral Council leader Phil Davies will hold talks with the former minister for Merseyside today to try to secure more support for a deal.

    It's hoped Michael Heseltine will then lobby the treasury for the changes on behalf of the region.   

  10. Sefton GP surgery improves

    A Sefton GP surgery has been taken out of special measures, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said.

    Seaforth Village Surgery had been in special measures since it was rated inadequate following an inspection in November 2014.

    However, in the latest inspection, the practice was rated good with improvements found in all five key areas.

  11. Images released after Bill Bailey tour bus theft

    Rumeana Jahangir

    Reporter, BBC News Online

    Police have issued CCTV images of a man they are looking for in connection with the theft of comedian Bill Bailey's tour bus.

    Wanted man

    The comic tweeted the vehicle was "nicked" from outside the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Tuesday.

    The Mercedes Sprinter van was stolen from the car park on Hope Street at about 15:00 GMT, Merseyside Police said.

  12. Latest news from Cheshire and Merseyside

    We'll be continuing to bring you coverage of the tributes being paid to former Everton boss Howard Kendall, whose funeral has been taking place at Liverpool Cathedral.

    However, we'll now return to our normal mix of news, sport, weather and travel updates - so here's a recap of what else has been going on across Merseyside and Cheshire:

    • A petition calling on the government to end its cuts to Merseyside Police has attracted 10,000 signatures within a week.
    • The leader of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority says all members of the authority are now prepared to accept a metro mayor if it means securing devolution for the region. 
    • Police issue CCTV images of a man they are looking for in connection with the theft of comedian Bill Bailey's tour bus.
  13. Forner Everton players among mourners at Howard Kendall's funeral

    Former Everton players have been paying their respects to former player and manager Howard Kendall.

    Wayne Rooney

    Wayne Rooney was among the mourners who attended the service today at Liverpool Cathedal. Graham Sharp, Adrian Heath and Andy Gray were also in the congregation.

    Graham Sharp (left), Adrian Heath (centre) and Andy Gray
  14. Tributes to 'immaculate dresser and and immaculate player Howard Kendall

    Howard Kendall's funeral has drawn to a close - here's a recap of what those who gave eulogies said about him.

    Howard Kendall

    Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said he was "my idol for over 50 years and a friend for over 30", adding: "More than anything, he was a Blue. Thank you 'H' for everything."

    Former player Graham Stuart talked of Kendall's "charm" and "charisma", of the "cheeky glint in his eye" and of his "infectious laugh", while fellow former midfielder Peter Reid said he was "the greatest manager in Everton's history".

    And former Everton manager and player Joe Royle recalled how Kendall was an "immaculate dresser and and immaculate player", adding: "You've left us way too early".

  15. Z Cars theme brings Howard Kendall funeral to close

    Howard Kendall's funeral has come to a close with a blessing from Canon Myles Davies and the sound of the Z Cars theme tune - the music that Everton come out onto the pitch to at every home game.

    An organ version of the same music followed as the funeral procession left the cathedral to applause.

  16. Howard Kendall was 'idol for 50 years and friend for 30', Everton chaiman says

    Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has delivered the final tribute to former Toffees player and manager Howard Kendall, calling him "my idol for over 50 years and a friend for over 30".

    He described the "overwhelming privilege of being an Evertonian" and how Howard Kendall was a manager who "truly believed", saying: "We loved Howard so very, very much - he understood Everton... that's what made him great."

    "We loved him so very much," he said, adding: "More than anything, he was a Blue. Thank you 'H' for everything."

  17. Crowds line Howard Kendall funeral cortege route

    Here's some pictures of the huge crowds that lined the route of Howard Kendall's funeral cortege, as it traveled from Goodison Park to Liverpool Cathedral earlier.

    Howard Kendall funeral cortege
    Crowds clap Howard Kendall funeral cortege
    Howard Kendall funeral cortege
  18. Favourite Howard Kendall memory from 1984 FA Cup win

    Some of you are sharing your memories of Howard Kendall with us using the hashtag #Kendallmemories - for Colin, it's a memory from the day Everton won the FA Cup in 1984.

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    Share your stories and thoughts about and tributes to the Everton legend on emailFacebook or Twitter.

  19. Statue adorned with tributes to Howard Kendall

    The Goodison Park statue of Everton's all-time record goalscorer Dixie Dean has been left draped in blue scarves and Toffees shirts by fans paying tribute to the club's most successful manager.

    Dixie Dean statue
  20. Everton players pay floral tribute to Howard Kendall

    Here's the card in a floral tribute to Howard Kendall from the Everton players.

    Everton player's message to Howard Kendall
  21. Howard Kendall: Moments from history

    Here are some photographs from Howard Kendall's varied career, both as a player and manager.

    Howard Kendall

    He is pictured (clockwise from top) playing for Birmingham City at Hillsborough in 1975; with Liverpool manager Joe Fagan in 1985; visiting Wembley with Everton the same year; and as manager of Sheffield United.

  22. Fans lined streets for Howard Kendall's funeral

    Hundreds of Evertonians lined the streets to applaud Howard Kendall as his funeral cortege made its way towards Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral earlier.

    Howard Kendall funeral cortege
  23. Everton fans among the congregation at Howard Kendall's funeral

    Alongside the famous faces and former players in the cathedral for the funeral of Howard Kendall are a host of Everton fans.

    Everton supporters at Liverpool Cathedral

    Some have come dressed formally, while others are wearing Everton shirts in tribute to, as former Toffees player Peter Reid put it in his eulogy, the club's "greatest manager".

  24. Graham Stuart pays tribute to 'people person' Howard Kendall

    Former Everton player Graham Stuart has been paying tribute to Howard Kendall in his eulogy, "Howard the Man".

    He said Kendall was a "people person" who saw his relationship with Everton as "a marriage", saying that he "idolised" the club and his favourite day of the week was match day.

    He talked of Kendall's "charm" and "charisma", of the "cheeky glint in his eye" and of his "infectious laugh", adding: "We've lost a legend, a great Evertonian - Blue dreams, you'll be forever in out thoughts and in our hearts."

  25. Howard Kendall funeral: Standing ovation for arrival

    Here's the moment Howard Kendall's coffin entered Liverpool Cathedral to the sound of Elton John's I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues and a standing ovation.

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  26. Howard Kendall 'made us punch the air'

    Andy Gill

    Reporter, BBC North West Tonight

    I'm outside Liverpool's Anglican cathedral at Howard Kendall's funeral, where the service is continuing.

    Howard Kendall

    Hundreds of Evertonians are here - one told me how "Howard Kendall made us punch the air again", while another said "he took us to places we'd never been before".

  27. Howard Kendall was 'the greatest manager in Everton's history'

    Peter Reid has delivered his eulogy called "Howard the Manager" - or the "gaffer", as he put it, and "the greatest manager in Everton's history".

    He shared stories of playing under him and talked about the his pre-season training style as being "so ahead of its time".

    He also described Kendall's "belief in young players" and his "great management", who had "no wavering in his belief", adding that he was a "great psychologist" and a "manager who would talk to you".

  28. Joe Royle pays tribute to 'man of the people' Howard Kendall

    Former Everton player and manager Joe Royle has delivered a eulogy for "Howard the Footballer".

    He described how Kendall was a "a friend to everyone" and how he "loved to chuckle", saying the former Toffees boss was a "man of the people" who never changed from "player to manager".

    He was an "immaculate dresser and and immaculate player", adding: "You've left us way too early".

  29. Howard Kendall funeral: Canon addresses congregation

    Canon Myles Davies, the Vice Dean and Canon Precentor of Liverpool Cathedral has welcomed the congregation and led the opening prayer.

    The service's first hymn, Do Not Be Afraid, has been sung.

  30. Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to 'great man' Howard Kendall

    Everton fanzine The Blue Union have flagged up Sir Alex Ferguson arriving at the cathedral for Howard Kendall's service, saying it was a case of "a great man paying tribute to a great man".

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  31. Funeral service for Howard Kendall starts at Liverpool Cathedral

    The funeral service for former Everton player and manager Howard Kendall has begun in Liverpool Cathedral. 

    The procession entered the cathedral to the sounds of Elton John's I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues.   

    The congregation applauded loudly as the procession arrived.

  32. Howard Kendall funeral cortege passes Goodison Park

    Here's the moment Howard Kendall's funeral cortege took the Everton great past his beloved Goodison Park for one last time.

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  33. Howard Kendall: Remembering Three Lions U-23s debut

    Howard Kendall never made a senior appearance for England, but won caps at schoolboy, youth and under-23 level.

    Howard Kendall

    He is pictured here making his under-23 debut for the Three Lions in November 1967.

  34. Hundreds of football fans arrive for Howard Kendall's funeral

    Andy Gill

    Reporter, BBC North West Tonight

    I'm at Liverpool's magnificent Anglican Cathedral, where hundreds of fans, players and former football managers have gathered for Howard Kendall's funeral.

    Liverpool Anglican cathedral

    Many Evertonians are wearing blue shirts, blue scarves, blue jackets. There are blue flowers at the entrance to the cathedral - one woman told me that she "was part of Howard's army. He's on his way to Blue heaven".

    Former Everton player Peter Reid sad "tactically, he was ahead of his time."

    Many people are waiting outside the cathedral gates as there's no more room inside.

  35. Howard Kendall at Goodison Park for 'one final time'

    Howard Kendall's funeral cortege is doing a lap of Goodison Park before it journeys to Liverpool Cathedral for the service.

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  36. Flowers and scarves left at Goodison Park

    Floral tributes and scarves honouring Howard Kendall are adorning the Dixie Dean statue at Goodison Park.

    Dixie Dean statue
    Floral tribute to Howard Kendall

    The funeral cortege will pause at the statue before it makes its way to Liverpool Cathedral.

  37. Blackburn Rovers' floral tribute to Howard Kendall

    As well as playing for and managing Everton, Howard Kendall also did the double at Blackburn Rovers.

    Blackburn Rovers tribute

    The club has laid a wreath in honour of Kendall at Liverpool Cathedral.

    He played at Ewood Park at the end of his career on the field and began his time in management with the Lancashire club. 

  38. Howard Kendall 'set the standard', former Everton manager says

    Former Everton manager David Moyes won't be able to attend Howard Kendall's funeral today in Liverpool but has posted a statement of his memories of the Toffees legend on the club's website.

    Howard Kendall tribute
    Quote Message: I was truly saddened when I heard about his passing because Howard was someone who I greatly respected at Everton. His achievements as both a player and a manager for Everton set the standard to which everyone continues to aspire. from David Moyes Former Everton manager
    David MoyesFormer Everton manager

    Read the full statement on the Everton website.

  39. Howard Kendall's career in facts and figures

    Here's some facts and figures about Howard Kendall.

    Howard Kendall
    • Born in County Durham, his playing career saw him turn out for Preston North End, Everton, Birmingham City, Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers
    • He became the youngest player to appear in an FA Cup Final in Preston's defeat to West Ham, aged 17 years and 345 days in 1964
    • He managed more than 700 games for Everton, Blackburn, Manchester City, Notts County and Sheffield United
    • He led the Toffees to two First Division titles in 1985 and 1987, as well as the FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup
  40. Fans at Goodison Park for Howard Kendall funeral cortege

    Howard Kendall's funeral cortege, which is due to set off shortly, will do a lap of Goodison Park before heading to Liverpool Cathedral for the service at 13:00.

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  41. MP 'heading home to celebrate greatest Evertonian'

    The Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham has tweeted that he will be back in his home city for the funeral of Howard Kendall.

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  42. Liverpool legend pays tribute to 'fantastic person and friend' Howard Kendall

    Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to Everton legend Howard Kendall on Twitter.

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  43. Runners to take part in St. Helens trail race

    St Helens Star

    Up to 200 runners will take part in a five-mile trail race around Sankey Canal and Carr Mill Dam this Sunday morning.

    Carr Mill Dam
  44. Mersesyide Police cuts petition tops 10,000

    A petition calling on the government to end cuts to Merseyside Police has attracted 10,000 signatures within a week of being launched. 

    The petition is being run by the region's police and crime commissioner and the police federation.

    The 10,000 milestone means the government will now be forced to issue a response.

  45. Share your memories of Everton great Howard Kendall

    As Everton fans and the city of Liverpool say farewell to the Toffees' most successful manager Howard Kendall, we'd like to hear your memories of him.

    Howard Kendall

    Share your stories and thoughts about and tributes to the Everton legend on emailFacebook or Twitter, using the hashtag #Kendallmemories.

  46. Merseyrail has oldest trains in country, 16 years older than average

    Phil Cooper

    Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside

    Merseyrail has the oldest trains of any operator in the UK, the Office of Rail and Road has found, with engines being on average 36-years-old. 

    Merseyrail

    A spokesman for the government department said the average age of trains across the country is 20 years.

    Rail campaigners are calling for investment in trains that are fit for this century. 

    The Rail Delivery Group, which represents train operators and Network Rail, says thousands of new carriages will be introduced in the next few years.

  47. Liverpool City Region 'prepared' for metro mayor

    Phil Cooper

    Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside

    The leader of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has suggested all members of the authority are now prepared to accept a metro mayor - if it means securing devolution for the region.

    Wirral Council leader Phil Davies will hold talks with the former minister for Merseyside today to try to secure more support for a deal.

    It's hoped Michael Heseltine will then lobby the treasury for the changes on behalf of the region.    

  48. Latest headlines in Cheshire and Merseyside

    Today's top stories in Cheshire and Merseyside:

    - The funeral of former Everton manager Howard Kendall will be held at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral at 13:00

    - Collapsed charity Kids Company, which ran a project in Liverpool, received at least £46m of public money despite concerns about how it was run, the National Audit Office finds

    - A petition calling on the government to end its cuts to Merseyside Police has attracted 10,000 signatures within a week

  49. Collapsed charity Kids Company 'given £46m in public cash'

    Collapsed charity Kids Company received at least £46m of public money despite repeated concerns about how it was run, the National Audit Office has found.

    Camila Batmanghelidjh

    The organisation - which ran an outreach project in Liverpool - closed in August this year, just a few days after being given a £3m government grant.

  50. Football: Klopp gets first win as Liverpool boss

    BBC Sport

    Jurgen Klopp earns his first win as Liverpool boss after Nathaniel Clyne's goal sees off Bournemouth in the Capital One Cup.

    Jurgen Klopp

    The Reds, who have won the League Cup on a record eight occasions, move into the quarter-finals for the second successive season.

  51. Everton legend Howard Kendall's funeral to be held later

    Legendary former Everton manager Howard Kendall's funeral will be held later.

    Howard Kendall

    Mourners are due to gather at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral for the 13:00 service, which will be open to the public.

    The funeral cortege will do a lap of Goodison Park at about 12:00, pausing next to the club's all-time record goalscorer Dixie Dean's statue before moving to the cathedral.    

  52. Man taken to hospital after assault at home in Dovecot

    Tom Mullen

    Reporter, BBC News Online

    A 37-year-old man has been taken to hospital with facial injuries after police were called to reports of an assault at a house in Liverpool.

    Alstonfield Road

    Officers were called to the property in Alstonfield Road, Dovecot at 00:50, Merseyside Police said.

    A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and an investigation is continuing.

  53. Latest headlines in Cheshire and Merseyside

    Phil Cooper

    Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside

    Today's top stories in Cheshire and Merseyside:

    -  The funeral of former Everton manager Howard Kendall will be held at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral at 13:00

    - Collapsed charity Kids Company - which ran a project in Liverpool - received at least £46m of public money despite concerns about how it was run, the National Audit Office finds

    -The leader of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority says all members of the authority are prepared to accept a metro mayor - if it means securing devolution for the region

  54. Travel: Disruption on Kirkby and Southport trains to Manchester

    BBC Travel

    Engineering works are affecting services on Northern Rail.

    The routes disrupted are:

    • Southport and Manchester Airport
    • Southport and Manchester Victoria
    • Kirkby and Bolton
    • Kirkby and Manchester Victoria

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  55. Weather: Rain will clear to leave a bright sunny afternoon

    BBC Weather

    Rain and stronger winds will spread eastwards early this morning, with rain heavy in places. Dry and sunny weather will follow from the west around the middle of the day, while the winds will ease. Highs of 14C.

    BBC Weather

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  56. Good morning: Join us for today's live news coverage

    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 or Twitter.