Good afternoon, these are the latest ECHO headlines.
People block lorries from entering park to start controversial work
Campaigners gathered outside a Merseyside park to stop lorries bringing in materials ahead of a controversial development.
Protesters were quick to stop the lorries, carrying fencing, entering Orrell Mount Park in Litherland on Monday November 1 and again on Tuesday November 2 ahead of the bulk of the park being transformed into a 3G pitch.
One local campaigner, John McDonald, told the ECHO : "Yes, we managed to stop them [on Monday] by parking cars on the driveway.
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"[Sefton Council] has not unlocked the gates today so we can't do that. We've got volunteers picketing the entrance at the moment."
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Man named as suspect after three women sexually assaulted in city centre
A man suspected of sexually assaulting three women in Liverpool city centre has been named by police.
Detectives were investigating the assaults after three women reported two separate incidents.
Police have now confirmed that Ahmed Al-Razawe, 23, of Upper Park Street was charged with the three counts of sexual assault and one Section 47 assault.
Detective Inspector Jennifer Beck said: "Sexual assault is a terrifying crime which can have a catastrophic effect on victims for the rest of their lives.
"We urge anyone who has been a victim of any sexual assault to contact Merseyside Police as there is help and support available to you."
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Traffic to be diverted under radical Liverpool City Region plans
New air quality sensors will be installed across the Liverpool City Road network that can be used to divert traffic in a radical move to combat congestion and harmful emissions.
37 sensors, located on major routes will give local authorities access to real-time updates on air quality on key roads for the first time.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region said: “Air pollution has a really damaging effect on the environment and on people’s health.
"This new technology will allow to monitor air quality along congested routes in real time and enable local councils to reduce congestion."
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