Emma Rigby and Craig Manning

ARMED police descended on a Wirral pub after a man's walking stick was mistaken for a gun.

On steps overlooking the Mersey and Anfield, hundreds bowed their heads in silent tribute as a bell tolled 96 times to remember those who lost their lives.

Mersey Tunnel tolls are to increase by 10p this April after transport authority Merseytravel voted in favour of a price hike.

Merseyside's Transport Authority has approved a 10p increase on the Mersey Tunnel toll. Re-read all of the build up and reaction to the decision here.