22:01 Goodnight That’s all from me for the evening. See you again soon. More »
21:57 Weather forecast Lots of warning of extreme weather in the North West - but the heavy snow warning appears to be for further north. This is the Liverpool forecast as of a couple of hours ago Rain overnight low 3c. Friday rain about again. Max 5c. Wind 10mph N. — Liverpool Weather (@liverpoolweath) Thu Mar 03 19:44:01 +0000 2016 More »
21:45 St Helens accident Police are telling us that the accident in St Helens involves a bus and a car, with five people reported injured. The incident is ongoing and they don’t have any further information yet - but we will bring you all the details as we get them. More »
21:36 Road accident Corporation Street in St Helens is closed in both directions due to accident between Shaw Street and A58 Parr Street. More »
21:14 Laser warning Police have issued another warning today about the dangers of lasers after a light was shone directly into the cockpit of a plane coming into land at John Lennon Airport. A spokesman slammed the ‘idiotic behaviour’. Laser pen shone into cockpit of police helicopter over Warrington More »
20:41 World Book Day It’s World Book Day and children all over Merseyside have gone into school dressed up as their favourite characters - the photographs are just brilliant and we have loved seeing them. Here are 150 of them - and that’s not them all! More »
20:15 Happy birthday song for King Kenny It’s Kenny Dalglish’s 65th birthday tomorrow and a song has been recorded to celebrate the occasion - read here to find out why it is so special. Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish released by Scottish band December on the football legend's 65th birthday More »
19:48 Tributes to Mickey Sad to hear the news about the death of Liverpool comedian Mickey Finn. Tributes have been pouring in all day. Mickey Finn More »
19:16 Good Evening And I’ll start the night with a bit of traffic news from out Ellesmere Port Way: More »
19:04 Six men arrested over Lewis Dunne murder released on bail Merseyside Police confirmed the six men arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation into the murder of Lewis Dunne have been bailed pending further enquiries. More »
18:51 All clear on Saughall Massie Road Traffic returned to normal and right turn now allowed, earlier accident on Saughall Massie Road at A5027 Upton By-Pass.
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18:41 Face of fraudster who scammed her own family to live life of luxury This is the face of a devious fraudster who scammed family members out of their life savings by convincing them to invest in her non-existent businesses. Michelle Louise Dougherty More »
18:34 Traffic.. Traffic still slow near Upton bypass after earlier accident. More »
18:30 Traffic... Earlier traffic problems seem to have cleared. More »
18:21 Viola Beach inquest opened and adjourned An inquest into the deaths of band Viola Beach and their manager was opened and adjourned today. More »
18:16 Man breaks leg after fall on ship at Seaforth Docks A 22-year-old man broke his leg after fall on a ship at Seaforth Docks this afternoon. More »
18:11 6pm weather 18h Liverpool Weather: Temp. 7.2 °C, Hum. 67 %, Bar. 997.2 hPa, Rain 0 mm, Wind 0 mph E #Weathercloud — Liverpool Weather (@liverpoolweath) Thu Mar 03 18:06:18 +0000 2016 More »
18:07 Traffic delays after car crashes into traffic lights near Upton Traffic is at a standstill at the junction of Upton bypass and Saughall Massie Road after a car crashed into a set of traffic lights. The 80-year-old driver crashed into traffic just after 4pm More »
18:01 Laser light shone at cockpit of plane flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport A laser light was shone at the cockpit of a plane flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Liverpool John Lennon Airport More »
17:53 Buses: Queens Square closed tomorrow Please be aware that the central crossing in Queen Sq Bus Stn will be closed until 16.30pm tomorrow due to roadworks. — Merseytravel (@Merseytravel) Thu Mar 03 17:31:52 +0000 2016
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17:47 Man breaks leg after falling down ship hatch Firefighters helped rescue a man from Seaforth Docks after he fell down the hatch of a ship at around 2.40pm.
Fire engines from Crosby Community Fire Station and Bootle and Netherton Community Fire Station attended the scene, together with the Search and Rescue Team. More to come More »
17:21 Traffic.. Traffic is at a standstill at the junction of Upton bypass and Saughall Massie after an elderly driver crashed into a set of traffic lights. More »
16:58 Traffic.. Reports a vehicle has crashed into traffic lights at the Upton Bypass. Traffic lights are out and delays are expected. More to come. More »
16:56 Four Merseyside buildings shortlisted for RIBA architecture award Four Merseyside buildings have been shortlisted for an architecture award. More »
16:48 Miracle escape after tree crashes on to van in Allerton A woman and her son had a miracle escape when a large tree uprooted and crashed onto a van in Allerton. A fallen tree on Woolton Road, Allerton. More »
16:41 Traffic: Rush hour Plenty of heavy traffic already... More »
16:35 Guns and drugs seized after police raids in Knowsley Two guns, ammunition and a large quantity of cannabis were seized today after police raids in Knowsley . Police found two guns, ammunition and 48 cannabis plants More »
16:26 Video: Mersey hair extensions entrepreneur who avoided the sharks is now set for expansion So many successful businesses were founded in adversity and against the odds – with the entrepreneurs behind them having to dig deep into their own resources. Ann-Louise Smith, founder of Liverpool-based hair extensions business, Hippy Club. Picture by Tony McDonough More »
16:20 Guns, drugs and ammo seized in police raids Merseyside Police executed warrants at addresses across Knowsley today, Thursday 3 March, in response to community concerns about firearms and drug dealing.
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Herts today. 

As of 23:56 GMT, many parts of the United Kingdom are experiencing heavy snowfall, with many other parts bracing themselves for the first widespread cold snap and heavy snow falls of the winter. During the afternoon of the 17th snow had already started to fall across parts of Northern and Eastern England. In London the Met Office issued the warnings, for the following areas. Gale force winds are also predicted areas of heavy snow fall could lead to drifting.

*North East England  	     Heavy Snow  	1600 Thu 17  	0800 Fri 18
*Yorkshire & Humber 	     Heavy Snow 	1600 Thu 17 	0800 Fri 18 Heavy Snow 	1930 Thu 17 	0800 Fri 18
*East Midlands 	             Heavy Snow 	1930 Thu 17 	0800 Fri 18
*East of England 	     Heavy Snow 	1800 Thu 17 	0800 Fri 18 Heavy Snow 	1930 Thu 17 	0800 Fri 18
*London & South East England  Heavy Snow 	1800 Thu 17 	0800 Fri 18

Other areas where expect to experience over night lows down as far as -4 c in rural areas. On the coast Liverpool was expecting temperatures of -2, whilst further in land -3 was expected, by Midnight on the 17th Liverpool was experiencing light snow showers.

The weather for Friday is predicted to remain cold possibly allowing any snow that remains at dawn to last throughout the day.

According to National Rail Enquires, some rail services in East Anglia were suspended,  noting there was the possibility of disruption to other services.

The proximity of Christmas has caused bookmakers to reassess the odds of a White Christmas. Ladbrokes is giving odds on London at 2/1. While Glasgow is at 2/1, Aberdeen 11/8 and  Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin and Manchester are quoted at 11/4.