It could be time for buses to come back into public control across the Liverpool City Region, after proposals proved popular in a consultation. Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram could soon sign off on proposals for a franchising model that would have the power to set fares and routes.br br Well next, and a woman who was looking after an XL Bully dog that attacked a four-year-old boy last year has been sentenced. Thirty two year old Stacy Smith of Norris Green has been given a suspended sentence, and must complete sixty hours of unpaid work.br br And finally, the Everton Women's team captain has become an official player advocate for the campaign Her Game Too. Megan Finnigan has committed her support to the cause that champions women in sport and tackles sexist abuse.