Merseyside in the news: hospital attack in Newton prompts scrutiny of local security and care. Local bio: a metropolitan/ceremonial county in NW England, including Liverpool and Sefton.
A knife attack in north Belfast has prompted riots that have targeted migrant and minority homes, leaving dozens homeless and hundreds of protesters clashing with police. A 30-year-old Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder. Separately, Laguna Beach has seen a child swept into the surf; search teams have shifted from rescue to recovery after a multi-agency hunt.
Jaguar Land Rover has shifted to broaden hybrid options for Range Rover, Defender and Discovery while keeping Jaguar electric, as it refocuses on the US market and luxury demand. The move follows a plan to make Halewood hybrid-capable again and signals a slower overall shift to full electrification amid global trade tensions and tariff considerations.
Voters head to the polls next Thursday as Labour faces a challenging local election in St Helens. The council has been Labour-controlled since 2010, but regeneration plans and concerns about town centre vitality are shaping the campaign. Residents describe a town in transition, with empty high streets and a push for investment.