PLANS have been drawn up seeking to convert a house of multiple occupation (HMO) in Newton into a children's home.

A five-year-old Central Asian Shepherd Dog named Ringo is searching for his forever home after arriving at Dogs Trust Merseyside.

It says: “Reliance on social care agency staff presents a major financial risk, as agency workers are considerably more expensive than permanent employees. “This reliance can lead to budget overspends ...