Bbc news liverpool

Here are the latest news stories from BBC News in Liverpool:

Top Stories

• Merseyrail strike: Trains cancelled as staff walk out - Thousands of commuters are facing disruption as Merseyrail staff go on strike over a dispute about guards on trains. (BBC News)
• Liverpool FC: Jürgen Klopp signs new contract until 2026 - The Liverpool manager has signed a new contract with the club, keeping him at Anfield until 2026. (BBC Sport)
• Hillsborough disaster: Families of victims to receive compensation - The families of the 96 people who died in the Hillsborough disaster are to receive compensation from the South Yorkshire Police and Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. (BBC News)

Local News

• Liverpool's new £1bn hospital opens its doors - The new Royal Liverpool Hospital has opened its doors to patients, with a state-of-the-art facility and new technology. (BBC News)
• Liverpool's Chinatown to get £1.5m makeover - The city's Chinatown is set to get a £1.5m makeover, with new street furniture, lighting, and a community centre. (Liverpool Echo)
• Sefton Council to cut 150 jobs due to budget cuts - Sefton Council has announced plans to cut 150 jobs due to budget cuts, with the majority of losses coming from the council's adult social care department. (Liverpool Echo)

Weather

• Liverpool weather: Sunny spells and showers expected - The weather in Liverpool is expected to be sunny with showers today, with temperatures reaching a high of 18°C. (BBC Weather)

Travel

• Merseyrail strike: Disruption expected on trains - Commuters are advised to check before they travel as Merseyrail staff go on strike, causing disruption to train services. (National Rail)
• M62 closure: Motorway shut due to accident - The M62 motorway has been closed in both directions due to an accident, causing delays for motorists. (Highways England)