Good afternoon, these are the latest lunchtime ECHO headlines.
'Unapologetic racist' jailed for hate-filled speech at rally
A key figure in a neo-Nazi terror group gave a speech threatening to "gas traitors" during a far-right rally that reached St George's Hall.
Ben Raymond described Liverpool as a city "where every day the enemies of this nation preach their race-mixing communism".
The 32-year-old has now been convicted for his role in the "unapologetically racist" National Action organisation.
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Raymond was convicted of acting as "head of propaganda" for National Action, which promoted ethnic cleansing as well as attacks on LGBTQ people.
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The new map of Liverpool: How your area will be reshaped and renamed
The map of Liverpool is going to change forever - meaning residents may soon be living in a part of the city with a different name.
As part of its improvement journey following a devastating government inspection report earlier this year, Liverpool Council has been told to dramatically redraw the city map - including major changes of ward boundaries, new ward areas and a reduction in elected councillors.
The recommendations in Max Caller's scathing report, which lifted the lid on years of failings at the city council, included moving to a new electoral system, where the majority of wards are represented by a single member - rather than the current system of three members per ward.
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Everton v Liverpool derby plans minute's applause in memory of Ava White
Everton and Liverpool football clubs have urged fans to come together for a minute's applause to remember Ava White during tonight's Merseyside derby.
Liverpool FC and Everton FC have collectively urged fans from both clubs to applaud on 12 minutes in memory of 12-year-old Ava White during the match on December 1.
A statement released on Everton's social media pages read: "Tonight at Goodison, we ask both sets of supporters to applaud on 12 minutes in memory of 12-year-old Ava White, who tragically lost her life in the city centre last week."
Liverpool later reposted the statement on their Twitter account with a blue and red heart.
