BBC Radio Merseyside

BBC Radio Merseyside serves as the BBC's local radio station for the Merseyside area in England. It made its debut on November 22, 1967, becoming the third local radio station established by the BBC, originally catering to the southwest region of Lancashire. As reported by RAJAR, the station attracts around 339,000 listeners, which accounts for about 20% of the audience in its coverage area.

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Man arrested after serious sexual assault in Devon village

13 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Chloe Parkman

Image source, GoogleImage caption, A man has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted in UffculmeAn 18-year old man has been arrested following a serious sexual assault on a woman in a village in Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police said the attack happened on Bridge Street in Uffculme, near Cullompton, at about 15:40 BST on Friday. The force said a man from Tiverton was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault on a female and malicious communications. He has been released on bail.
Cumbrian boy who defied all odds gets 1,500 birthday cards

17 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo |Phil Chapman

Image caption, Zac's mum Mags had asked people to help them celebrate her son's 18th birthdayBBC News, North East and CumbriaA boy who defied all odds by reaching his 18th birthday has received more than 1,500 cards from all over the world. Zak Hall, from Cumbria, was left severely brain damaged after complications at birth left him without oxygen for several minutes and doctors said he would not live past the age of 12.
Artificial intelligence to improve outcome for stroke patients

17 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Kevin Hay |Chloe Parkman

Image caption, Professor Martin James said AI and machine learning had provided new insightsArtificial intelligence (AI) is being used to help improve outcomes for stroke patients in Devon. The project SAMueL-2, which stands for stroke audit machine learning, helps to identify which patients can receive a procedure called thrombolysis, which involves administering drugs to break down blood clots. It has analysed a quarter of a million medical records from more than 100 hospitals.
Santon Bridge campsite in national park field refused again

17 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo

Image source, GoogleImage caption, The field is in the Wasdale Valley, north of Bridge End farmBBC News, North East and CumbriaPlans for a campsite on an agricultural field in a national park have been refused for the third time. The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has turned down a proposal for a seasonal campsite for up to 40 tents on land at Bridge End in Santon Bridge, near Holmrook, Cumbria.
'Calculating rapist' from Torquay jailed for child sex abuse

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | George Thorpe

Image caption, Stephen Sanders' sentencing hearing was held at Exeter Crown CourtA man who used paganism and chocolate to help him sexually abuse and rape children has been jailed. Stephen Sanders, 62, of Raleigh Avenue, Torquay, was sentenced to 27 years in prison and told to sign the sex offenders register during a hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday.
Permanent Sheffield minicab signage plans reckless, says union

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Chloe Aslett

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Drivers for companies like Uber, Bold and Veezu would be affected by the proposal. A council proposal for private hire vehicles to permanently fix signs to their front doors has been deemed "expensive and reckless" by a trade union. Nasar Raoof, the taxi trade representative for the GMB in Yorkshire, said Sheffield City Council's plan would confuse the public, put drivers at risk of abuse and damage cars, making them difficult to sell in future.
Plympton residents oppose plans for all-night Domino's pizzas

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Image source, GoogleImage caption, The owners of the Domino's in Plympton want to keep it open until 05:00A Devon pizza shop's attempt to extend its opening hours into the early hours of the morning has been described as "ridiculous". Plymouth City Council's licensing sub committee is set to review an application on Tuesday from Domino's Pizza Westcountry Limited to change the closing time at its Plympton store from 23:00 to 05:00.
Prudhoe Castle summer opening hours cut by English Heritage

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Jason Murugesu

Image source, GoogleImage caption, Prudhoe Castle in Northumberland is currently closedBBC News, North East and CumbriaThe summer opening hours of three English Heritage sites have been cut. Brinkburn Priory, in Morpeth, and Aydon Castle, in Corbridge, will open just once a month for guided tours during the summer, the charity said. People would soon be able to visit Northumberland's Prudhoe Castle grounds for free, it added, but tours inside would be restricted.
Dawlish cliff fall leads to closure of coastal footpath

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | George Thorpe

Image source, Teignbridge District CouncilImage caption, Teignbridge District Council said "significant sized rocks" had fallen onto the pathA cliff fall in Devon has led to the closure of a coastal footpath, according to the local authority. A Facebook post, external from Teignbridge District Council said a section of path had been closed at Lee Mount in Dawlish between the steps from Early's Wall and a large viewing shelter.
Middlesbrough child abduction attempt: Two men arrested

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Tom Burgess

Image caption, Police say five children were approached in Homerton Road, Middlesbrough, on TuesdayBBC News, North East and CumbriaTwo men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted child abduction. Five children were approached on Homerton Road in Middlesbrough on Tuesday, Cleveland Police said, but they all managed to run away and tell an adult what had happened. Officers arrested two men, aged 51 and 53, in nearby Ormesby Road and they remain in police custody while investigations continue.