BBC Radio Merseyside is part of the fabric of life on Merseyside. This year the radio station is celebrating 40 years of broadcasting.
It's the most listened-to BBC local radio station outside of London, and is closely rooted in the community it serves.
As well as a providing an unrivalled local news, sport, travel and information service, the radio station is home to many of the region's most prominent local entertainers and personalities.
The Roger Phillips Phone-In between 12 and 2pm on weekdays is the number one forum for the debate and discussion of local news issues.
Afternoon presenter Billy Butler is a broadcasting icon on Merseyside and for thousands of people across the North West, Tony Snell's morning programme is essential listening.
BBC Radio Merseyside recently moved into a brand new building on Hanover St - in the heart of Liverpool city centre.
The new site includes a state of the art public performance space, a BBC shop and an Open Learning Centre - for the benefit of the local community.