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12 November 2014 Last updated at 08:05

'Lemming' fans claim 'was offensive'CCTV of fans at Hillsborough on 15 April 1989

Comparing Liverpool fans to "lemmings" at Hillsborough "shows a lot about the mindset" of the man who initially investigated the disaster, the new inquests hear.


Liverpool UniversityUni probes student 'rape comedy' play

The University of Liverpool is investigating an "unacceptable" script for a students' play which culminates in a character being drugged and raped.

Jake MorrisonYoungest councillor 'retires' at 22

Liverpool's youngest councillor, Jake Morrison, announces he is to stand down, blaming "tactics and dirty games" within local politics.

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    10:31: Final day for poppy memorial Sean Styles BBC Radio Merseyside

    Around four million people have been to see the field of 888,246 ceramic poppies surrounding the Tower of London. The installation is being dismantled today - with each poppy going to a good home.

    Poppies

    What a beautiful keepsake that will be. This morning we're asking you to tell us about the most treasured possession in your home. Post your comments on Facebook.

     
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    10:20: Slow Chester traffic

    BBC Travel says there's queuing traffic on Parkgate Road inbound in Chester between Two Mills Traffic Lights in Ledsham and the Texaco roundabout.

    There's very slow traffic on Wrexham Road northbound in Chester between the Wrexham Road junction and the Posthouse roundabout.

     
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    10:09: Two charged with drugs offences

    Two people from Ormskirk have been charged in connection with a Lancashire Police investigation into drug dealing in Skelmersdale.

    A 33-year-old man from Aughton has been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and money laundering. And a 33-year-old woman has been charged with assisting an offender.

     
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    09:58: News on the hour Giulia Bould BBC Radio Merseyside

    The senior officer who was in charge of police inside the Hillsborough stadium is due to give evidence at the new inquests today.

    Former Superintendent Roger Greenwood was the officer who ran onto the pitch to speak to the referee and stop the match.

     
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    09:43: Rodgers' tips for Sterling

    Raheem Sterling has shared the valuable instructions that Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers provided to the 19-year-old on his path to become a first-team regular for club and country.

    Brendan Rodgers and Raheem Sterling

    He told the club's official website: "The best piece of advice I've been given is to live, eat and sleep football. It was great advice given to me by the manager, and it has helped me going forward."

     
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    09:23: Choir's classical success Simon Moffatt Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside

    I've been out to watch Archbishop Beck Chamber Choir sing, ahead of their concert with classical music star Andrea Bocelli at Liverpool's Echo arena next week.

    Choir

    The school's singers will perform on 18 November after Bocelli, the world's biggest selling classical artist, ran a competition to find amateur choirs to join him on his tour.

     
  7.  
    09:10: Spirograph memories Tony Snell BBC Radio Merseyside

    Never worked for me this.....ever! And there's a bit missing. Morning from @bbcmerseyside Breakfast.

    Spirograph
     
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    08:59: News on the hour Giulia Bould BBC Radio Merseyside

    Liverpool City Council insists the city's open spaces aren't under threat today, as their opposition joins forces to fight proposals to sell off or build on green belt land.

     
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    08:46: Cinema staff in pay row Liverpool Echo

    Staff at a Liverpool arthouse cinema are campaigning for a salary rise after bosses agreed to pay the living wage to workers at its sister site in London.

     
  10.  
    08:31: Blues hopeful on Barry BBC Sport

    Everton hope Gareth Barry will miss "weeks not months" with ankle injury. He's ligament damage but it is still too swollen to assess.

    Gareth Barry
     
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    08:20: Rush hour delays

    BBC Travel is reporting congestion in both directions along the London Road in Liverpool.

    The M62 into and out of the city is also busy, with heavy traffic reported in both directions.

     
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    08:07: Thundery showers

    It's looking like a rather windy day with some dry, perhaps bright spells but also scattered showers. Some of these will be heavy and possibly thundery.

    BBC weather

    Temperatures will remain mild, with highs of 11C (51F) and lows of 9C (48F).

     
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    08:00: News on the hour Giulia Bould BBC Radio Merseyside

    The senior police officer who stopped the FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough is due to give evidence at the new inquests today.

    Former superintendent Roger Greenwood ran on to the pitch to speak to the referee as the disaster unfolded on the terraces.

     
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    08:00: Good morning Tom Mullen BBC News

    Hello and welcome to Wednesday's Local Live from across Merseyside.

    I'm here to bring you news, sport, weather and travel updates. If you'd like to contribute pictures, news, or anything else, contact the team via email, Facebook or Twitter.

     

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