Merseyside Police are investigating after a man in his 30s was shot in the face in St Helens. At around 11.55 am on Monday morning, it was reported the man was injured at a house on Derbyshire Hill Road. He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Council Tax for some Wirral home-owners is expected to double. The change will see those who own a home that is empty and unfurnished charged double Council Tax after a year. The policy is being brought in as part of Wirral Council's budget proposals for the next financial year.

The oldest building still standing in Merseyside is set for a major upgrade of £350,000. Birkenhead Priory was first established when its chapter house was built in 1150. The money will be spent on lighting, accessibility, and displays showing off the site's history.