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It's 3:30am and we're all still here in Widnes waiting to hear the by-election result. The returning officer has called over the agents and candidates to check some doubtful papers. Labour and Reform candidates are not yet here.

BREAKING: full recount in Runcorn and Helsby. We hear there's four votes in it...

I've had some sleep now so can share this on the Runcorn and Helsby by-election with some analysis from me. I'll have more on this on Politics North West tomorrow at 10am. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

New plan for towns with 'proud identities' bbc.in/4mlF4lE

One from my colleague Claire Hamilton on calls for a new line between Manchester and Liverpool - and Warrington Bank Quay would be part of these plans bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Warrington Council says it's seeing a large increase in the cost of school transport and is to make changes to its system - including increasing payments eligible families can get to take their children to school instead of using council-funded transport bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Warnings that the Warburton Toll Bridge may have to close because of overweight vehicles using it while the works take place bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A former MP has called for resignations over the best value report into Warrington Council. I'll have more on this on Politics North West on Sunday morning - 10am, BBC One. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…