Mayor of the Liverpool City Region

Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham say a new rail link could deliver a £15bn boost to the economy.

City council leader Councillor Liam Robinson says the decision is necessary and proportionate.

The new hub could put Liverpool City Region at the centre of global research, leaders claim.

It is hoped the new Liverpool Baltic station, on Merseyrail's Northern Line, will open in late 2027.

Ice, an outdated weather plan and a new fleet of trains combined to halt services, the report said.

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram hopes to increase Merseyrail's capacity for Everton fans.

Steve Rotheram says Tim Peake was impressed by the bio-engineering expertise in the North West.

The agreement is aimed at improving the health of the waterways in Merseyside.