Nov
2012
Articles from 8th Nov 2012
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Marouane Fellaini factor can inspire Everton FC, says Kevin Mirallas
Nov 08 2012 | Everton FC News
KEVIN MIRALLAS admits Everton FC must kickstart their stalled Premier League campaign this weekend – and has backed Marouane Fellaini to once again make the difference. Read
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Liverpool FC not all doom and gloom, says Brendan Rodgers
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS has dismissed talk of "all doom and gloom" surrounding Liverpool this season – and cites the emergence of the next Anfield generation as proof of a brighter future. Read
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Brendan Rodgers urges caution over Raheem Sterling England call-up
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS has urged caution over Raheem Sterling’s rapid rise with the teenage Liverpool winger in line for another England call-up. Read
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Red Watch: Liverpool’s midfield must share the burden of goal-scoring inadequacies
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL have a goalscoring problem. Or to be more precise, they have a goalscorer problem. Read
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These early tests will give us strength, says Brendan Rodgers ahead of Chelsea clash
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool FC News
A PAINFUL reminder of how perspective has shifted for Liverpool will be mercilessly administered at Stamford Bridge this weekend. Read
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Giffords gunman given life sentence
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The man who pleaded guilty to the deadly Arizona shooting rampage that wounded former US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has been sentenced to life in prison. Read
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Warning over 'trial by Twitter'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Downing Street has warned against "trial by Twitter" after broadcaster Phillip Schofield brandished a list of names of alleged paedophiles gleaned from the internet during a live TV interview with Prime Minister David Cameron. Read
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Wiggins recovers after bike crash
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Tour de France-winning cyclist Bradley Wiggins and his personal coach, Shane Sutton, have both been knocked off their bikes and taken to hospital in separate road accidents within the space of 15 hours. Read
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Savile's former flatmate arrested
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Jimmy Savile's former flatmate and chauffeur has been arrested over historic abuse allegations. Read
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G4S stripped of prison contract
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The firm at the centre of the Olympics security shambles has been stripped of its responsibilities for running Britain's first private jail. Read
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Cameron congratulates Obama on win
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has telephoned Barack Obama to congratulate him on securing a second term in the White House. Read
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Hundreds gather to mourn army medic
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Hundreds of people have joined family and friends of army medic Corporal Channing Day for her funeral in Northern Ireland. Read
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Father in appeal over fatal blaze
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A father who lost his entire family in a house fire has issued a fresh appeal for witnesses to help him understand the tragedy, as police revealed the property was burgled on the night of the blaze. Read
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Schofield under fire on names list
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
ITV presenter Phillip Schofield came under fire after he handed Prime Minister David Cameron a list of alleged paedophiles during a live TV interview. Read
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Cancer surgeon patient helpline
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
An NHS helpline has been set up for patients of a breast cancer surgeon who is facing separate investigations by the police and the General Medical Council. Read
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Wiggins out of hospital after crash
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Tour de France victor Bradley Wiggins has been released from hospital after he was injured in a collision with a van. Read
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MP 'faked invoice with OAP address'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A former Labour MP made a series of bogus expense claims including using an elderly couple's address on a fake invoice, a court has heard. Read
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Weeping parents deny fire murders
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The parents of six children who died when a fire ripped through their home wept in court as they pleaded not guilty to six counts of murder. Read
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Cameron's 'witch hunt' warning
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has warned that accusations of paedophilia against senior Tories risked becoming a "witch-hunt" against people who are gay. Read
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Rise and rise of Bishop of Durham
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The meteoric rise of the Bishop of Durham is expected to be confirmed on Friday when he is officially unveiled as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Read
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Cameron defends Dorries suspension
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has warned Nadine Dorries she should be representing her constituents rather than appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Read
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Fire tragedy home had been burgled
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Police have said that the home where a mother and her five children were killed by a fire was burgled on the night of the tragedy. Read
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Parents deny house fire murders
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The parents of six children who died when a fire ripped through their home have pleaded not guilty to six counts of murder. Read
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Driver quizzed over Wiggins crash
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Police are to speak to a van driver who collided with Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins as she drove out of a garage forecourt. Read
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Charity urges 'overarching inquiry'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A children's charity has called for an overarching review into "lessons learned" from a host of child abuse inquiries currently under way. Read
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Moran 'had £53,000 in false claims'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Former Labour MP Margaret Moran received £53,000 by making false expenses claims, a court has heard. Read
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Seize under-used holiday homes: GMB
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Under-used holiday homes should be compulsorily purchased by councils in areas with an acute shortage of properties, a leading union has said. Read
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MacShane by-election in three weeks
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A by-election to replaced disgraced MP Denis MacShane will be held in three weeks. Read
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G4S loses contract to run prison
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The firm at the centre of the Olympics security shambles has lost its contract to run a jail and failed to win any further prison contracts it was bidding for, the Ministry of Justice has said. Read
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Police probe breast cancer surgeon
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A surgeon being investigated by the General Medical Council amid allegations about his treatment of more than 1,000 breast cancer patients is also facing a criminal inquiry, police have confirmed. Read
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Hunt joins Dorries jungle critics
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has added his voice to those criticising Conservative MP Nadine Dorries for taking part in TV's I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here. Read
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Trust's deficit higher than planned
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The UK's first privately run NHS hospital generated a deficit more than twice as high than planned, it has emerged. Read
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Divided US faces 'fiscal cliff'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
America has moved from the bitter election campaign that gave President Barack Obama a second White House term towards a test of whether Republicans and Democrats are now ready to set aside their deep partisan divisions and legislative gridlock. Read
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Dogs displaying 'problem behaviour'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Owners who fail to socialise and obedience-train dogs at an early stage are fuelling "frightening" levels of problem behaviour in their pets, according to a report by a veterinary charity. Read
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'Massive discrepancy' in broadband
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Broadband users in one road suffer a download speed 500 times slower than those in a street enjoying the UK's fastest speed, a study has found. Read
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PM outlines dementia support plan
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The Prime Minister is calling on a million members of the public to provide support for dementia sufferers. Read
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Parent carers 'face job limits'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Two thirds of parents of disabled children have turned down a promotion or taken a lower paid job to balance care and work, according to a new study. Read
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UK may give arms to Syrian rebels
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Syrian rebels could be armed by the UK in a fresh push to oust President Bashar Assad and end the bloodshed after David Cameron ordered officials to re-examine all options. Read
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264 mobile phones stolen every day
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Children as young as nine are stealing mobile phones and hundreds of thefts are reported per day, according to police figures. Read
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Greek lawmakers pass austerity bill
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Greek lawmakers have narrowly passed a crucial austerity bill by majority vote, but with heavy dissent from within the three-party governing coalition. Read
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Gary Bainbridge: Brightly-coloured dandruff
Nov 08 2012 | Comment
I AM sure you watched the freshly-elected President of the United States (Barack Obama) celebrating his victory yesterday morning and had the same thought as me . . . Read
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Mr Brocklebank: Bowled over by our friends from the orient
Nov 08 2012 | Comment
"THE dignity of man is everywhere tissue-thin", said Dick Francis. And it would appear where politics is concerned at the moment, that dignity has been used, thrown down the toilet and flushed away. Read
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Stock Market report: November 8, 2012
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
The London market struggled to find direction as fears of a potential gridlock over budget measures in Washington continued to plague investors. Read
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Charles Stanley develops fee income
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
Liverpool stockbroker and investment management group Charles Stanley reported half year figures today which showed a decrease in revenues and pre-tax profits. Read
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Dairy Crest sees half year profits froth
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
Liverpool stockbroker Panmure Gordon stressed its ‘buy’ position on Dairy Crest’s shares after positive interim results today. Read
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Liverpool insurance group RSA on track
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
RSA, the Liverpool insurance group, is on track to meet forecasts of around £500m of investment income for 2012 after posting a 4% increase in premium growth in the nine months to September, today. Read
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Sportech recovers from Hurricane Sandy
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
Hurricane Sandy blew Walton-based gaming group Sportech off course for a couple of days as its US Sportech Racing operation was hit. Read
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport poised for return to growth
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
Neil Hodgson reports on signs of improving prospects for Liverpool John Lennon Airport Read
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Trading Gossip: Steve’s girl is a literary heroine
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
YOU may have read earlier in this week’s Post an interview with Steve Jones, joint managing director of Fairbanks. Read
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IT expert Andrew is plugged in to the world wide web
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
Andrew Hilton, technical director of IT Answers and QuadroNation, loves nothing more than immersing himself in the latest gadgets on the market Read
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Bramwell pubs group recognises top managers
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
A LIVERPOOL pub manager was one of only five winners from 190 of his peers at a national awards ceremony. Read
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Port of Liverpool clinches international accolade
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
THE Port of Liverpool has been named Port Authority of the Year, beating the likes of Los Angeles, Antwerp and Charleston, in the USA. Read
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Online retailer Shop Direct sees sales hold steady
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
STRONG sales of its Myleene Klass fashion collection and booming orders from shoppers using mobile devices have helped Speke-based Shop Direct hold sales steady and narrow pre-tax losses. Read
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Fresh signs of life in region’ss private equity market
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
THE number of private equity deals completed in the first six months of 2012 in the North West rose in comparison to the same period in 2011. Read
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Diary of an entrepreneur: Dan Thomas, project director of Bodies Revealed
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
AT THE age of 23, becoming project director of one of the city region's biggest ever ticketed visitor attractions was something I never imagined possible. Read
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Entries flooding in for Local Business Accelerators competition
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
ENTRIES for this year’s Local Business Accelerators (LBA) competition have been coming in thick and fast. Read
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£400k investment helps rise of Cleanbake
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
A KEY £400,000 boost, from two funding organisations, should provide a recipe for success for Skelmersdale-based Cleanbake. Read
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport in talks over transatlantic routes
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport (JLA) is in talks that could re-open a transatlantic route to Toronto. Read
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MSoft Solutions gearing up for expansion through acquisitions
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
WIRRAL healthcare technology provider MSoft Solutions is preparing for expansion through acquisition. Read
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Grant Thornton takes on 92 staff in contract wins boost
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
ACCOUNTANCY firm Grant Thornton is taking on almost 100 new staff in Liverpool and Manchester after winning more than 80 new audit contracts for North West public bodies. Read
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Santander funds University of Chester student accommodation development
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
A MULTI-MILLION pound funding package from Santander Corporate Banking will allow the University of Chester to develop new student accommodation on campus. Read
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Motion CGI targets construction sector with expert 3D service
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
A NEW Liverpool-based firm has been launched to provide the North West construction sector, and beyond, with computer generated imagery (CGI). Read
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Tesco sweeps into mortgage market
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
The Junior Isa is celebrating its first birthday. Finance columnist Jeremy Gates looks at whether the replacement for the Child Trust Fund has been a hit or a miss Read
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P&A Audio celebrates 40 years at cutting edge of home entertaintment industry
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
DENNIS FLACK showed an aptitude for great foresight 40 years ago when he set up his business, P&A Audio. Read
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Paula draws on horrific accident for business inspiration
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
AN “INSPIRATIONAL” Wallasey mum who defied the odds after breaking her back in a freak accident is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her sandwich shop business. Read
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Profile: Steve Jones, joint managing director of Fairbanks
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
Tony McDonough meets STEVE JONES, joint managing director of Fairbanks Read
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Sky’s healthy eating venture rewarded with place on Lloyds Bank social entrepreneurs’ scheme
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
SKY GLOVER’S ambition to promote healthy eating has been boosted by clinching a place on the first Lloyds Banking Group Social Entrepreneurs Programme. Read
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Age: 50
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
Highest educational qualification: Degree in computational & statistical science Read
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Liverpool John Moores University salutes entrepreneurial students
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL John Moores University (LJMU) celebrated its student talent last night at its sixth annual Graduate Entrepreneurs Awards. Read
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Jaguar Land Rover Halewood visit impresses global academics
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
ACADEMICS from the UK and China toured Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) Halewood plant last week to see first hand its pioneering work on sustainability. Read
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Opinion: City needs a creative director
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
I AGREE with Richard Kenyon (The Liverpool Post, October 25) that the imminent appointment of Chris Brown as Liverpool’s marketing supremo is a positive step forward for the city. Read
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CPL training academy hails successful first year
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
WIRRAL’S CPL Training says its digital and creative training academy has welcomed dozens of young people through its doors since last year’s launch. Read
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Ben Hatton: Major brands can learn a lesson from students
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
TIME was when students were seen as the leading edge of youth culture, preferring quirky alternative options to more mainstream or corporate brands. Read
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Milky Tea creates game for Gulliver’s World
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
CREATIVE studio Milky Tea has created an interactive game for Warrington theme park Gulliver’s World. Read
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Business Diary . . .
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
friDay, Nov 9 Read
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Don’t bank on early returns from high street financial giants
Nov 08 2012 | Business News
IS IT time now to buy bank shares? Read
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Plans to revitalise historic Victorian landmark in Liverpool
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
AN AMBITIOUS scheme to revitalise an historic landmark Victorian building and regenerate the surrounding area was unveiled. Read
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport boss attacks Government for 'ignoring' regional airports
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
Craig Richmond, the chief executive of Peel Airports, which owns JLA, lambasted ministers for “ignoring” regional airports, as the company lodged its response to a consultation on future aviation policy. Read
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Baking on the rise in Crosby as Satterthwaites shops reopen
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
BAKING in Crosby is set for a reprieve, after it was revealed Leigh- based company Waterfields will take over three shops in the area. Read
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Liverpool Bandstand returns for Christmas
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
THE Liverpool Bandstand is returning this Christmas. Read
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Harvey Nichols beauty director Daniela Rinaldi reveals why Liverpool was the perfect place to debut the retailer’s Beauty Bazaar
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
Tina Miles speaks to Daniela Rinaldi, beauty director of Harvey Nichols, as it opens in Liverpool Read
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Senior jobs at risk as Wirral council looks to make cuts
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
SENIOR managers at Wirral council have been given notice their jobs are under threat from the latest round of cuts at the authority. Read
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Waterfront redevelopment most important thing for Liverpool, Post online poll reveals
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
DEVELOPING Liverpool’s waterfront should be the main priority for the city over the next 15 years, a survey commissioned for The Post found. Read
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Jaguar Land Rover’s £10bn investment drive over seven years
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
LUXURY car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning a £10bn investment drive over the next seven years to double production at its plants, including Halewood, in Knowsley. Read
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American model Olivia opens Liverpool’s new Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar store
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S Harvey Nichols store was a hive of activity yesterday as it opened to the public for the first time. Read
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Deputy headteacher at Moreton secondary Wallasey School admits string of child porn offences
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
A DEPUTY headteacher’s career is in tatters after he admitted a string of child porn offences. Read
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All fired up for Flickr
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
FOR this week's Liverpool Post Flickr page, we have a look at three images taken on Bonfire Night around Merseyside. Read
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East Z East
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
Unit 2, Kings Dock, Liverpool. L3 4BX. 0151 707 9377/ www.eastzeast.com Read
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Go for grown up glamour
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
From separates to sexy dresses Phase Eight scores for ladylike sophistication with an on-trend twist every time Read
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Wirral food and drink festival under threat for 2013
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL’S popular food and drink festival will not take place next year unless sponsors step forward to save it. Read
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West Kirby’s CAdlay Grange Grammar School will become academy in New Year
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL’S oldest surviving grammar school will cut free from town hall control and become an Academy in the New Year – the Post can reveal. Read
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Nominations now open for Liverpool legal community’s big night
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the flagship event of Liverpool’s legal community. Read
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Liberal Democrat candidate for Merseyside police commissioner, Paula Keaveney
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
What are your three main policing priorities? Read
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UKIP candidate for Merseyside police commissioner Hilary Jones
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
What are your three main policing priorities? Read
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Why I should be Mersey police boss
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
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English Democrat candidate for Merseyside police commissioner Paul Rimmer
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
What are your three main policing priorities? Read
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REMEMBRANCE DAY: How Merseyside will pay its respects to Britain’s war dead on Sunday, November 11
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
With the first Police Commissioner elections next week, the Post asks the key questions to the hopefuls Read
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Independent candidate for Merseyside police commissioner, Kiron Reid
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
What are your three main policing priorities? Read
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Labour candidate for Merseyside Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
What are your three main policing priorities? Read
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Merseyside Police Commissioner - the facts
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
What’s happening? Read
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Conservative candidate for Merseyside police commissioner Geoff Gubb
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool News
What are your three main policing priorities? Read
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Launch of regional music award
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Arts
THE “Scouse Mercury Prize” launches for its second year next week with the help of past nominee and MOBO award-winner Esco Williams. Read
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THEATRE REVIEW: Steptoe and Son, Liverpool Playhouse
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Arts
THEATRE directors like to play around with Shakespeare so one can understand why Emma Rice might like to try the same with another sort of classic, the television series Steptoe and Son. Read
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THEATRE REVIEW: A Right Pair, The Unity
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Arts
A RIGHT Pair is the touching story of a couple’s life together, from their meeting at 21 years of age to standing in Liverpool’s Unity Theatre more than three decades later. Read
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David Higgerson: Maybe it’s the self-absorbed points scoring between the judges which is killing the X Factor.
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Arts
THE X-Factor has become as much a part of the run up to Christmas as decorations appearing in shop windows in September and supermarkets selling mince pies in August which go off before December 25. Read
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MUSIC: Shearwater - I hope we can bring a show to equal Eric’s past
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Arts
Shearwater tell Jade Wright why a Liverpool appearance is long overdue Read
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THEATRE INTERVIEW: Marti Webb on 42nd Street’s message about life in a recession
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Arts
Musical favourite 42nd Street has a hidden social commentary its leading lady Marti Webb reveals to Jade Wright Read
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LISTINGS: What’s on at the Biennial this week, November 8-14, 2012
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Arts
THE Liverpool Biennial is a 10-week festival of contemporary art, currently taking place at locations across the city centre. These are some of this week’s highlights: Read
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THEATRE INTERVIEW: Deborah McAndrew on rewriting Gogol’s The Government Inspector for Northern Broadsides
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Arts
What do you get when you mix a 19th century Russian comedy with a brass band? Laura Davis finds out Read
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Wales set ambitious autumn target
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
George North and Wales are targeting a minimum of three wins out of four as they prepare to get their autumn series under way against Argentina on Saturday. Read
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Lancaster looking to build new England
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
England head coach Stuart Lancaster insisted the time has come for evolution not revolution after he named his most inexperienced team yet to face Fiji at Twickenham. Read
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Jol confirms Fulham contract talks
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Martin Jol revealed on Thursday that Fulham had approached him to activate the clause in his contract that would see him stay at Craven Cottage until 2014. Read
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Defoe nets hat-trick in Spurs triumph
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Jermain Defoe responded to his England snub by scoring a superb hat-trick that put Tottenham's Europa League campaign back on track as they recorded a 3-1 victory over Maribor. Read
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Magpies fight back for draw
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Shola Ameobi's 14th European goal kept Newcastle's Europa League campaign on track after an eventful 2-2 draw against Club Brugge. Read
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Wallace heading for Chelsea - Fluminense
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Brazilian full-back Wallace was on the brink of signing for Chelsea on Thursday night, according to current club Fluminense. Read
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Liverpool knocked off top spot
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Liverpool conceded top spot in Group A to Europa League opponents Anzhi Makhachkala after a 1-0 defeat in Moscow. Read
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Clattenburg interviewed by FA
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
The Football Association has carried out a series of interviews with match officials as investigations continue into allegations from Chelsea that referee Mark Clattenburg used "inappropriate language" towards their midfielder John Obi Mikel. Read
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Wenger reaches compromise with Hodgson
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reached a compromise with England over Jack Wilshere's involvement in next week's friendly against Sweden - but admits he would have preferred if the midfielder was not involved at all. Read
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Lancaster demands impressive start
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
England coach Stuart Lancaster has urged his side to use Saturday's QBE international against Fiji to lay down a marker for the rest of a challenging series. Read
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British Cycling seek Government action
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
British Cycling have called for a new Government-led safety drive after Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins' road accident was followed less than 24 hours later by a serious injury to their head coach Shane Sutton. Read
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Federer into last four once again
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Defending champion Roger Federer defeated David Ferrer for the 14th successive time to book his place in the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London. Read
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Rooney relieved to score spot kick
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admitted luck played a significant part as he bounced back from his penalty miss against Arsenal by converting one in Braga on Wednesday night. Read
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Just the beginning for Moses
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Victor Moses boldly declared "there is more to come" after scoring Chelsea's biggest goal since Didier Drogba's final kick for the club ended their agonising wait for Champions League glory. Read
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Foster gets help for groin problem
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster is seeing a specialist in Germany to determine the extent of his recurring groin problem. Read
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Heaslip proud to captain Ireland
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Jamie Heaslip admitted he was "humbled" at being asked to lead Ireland for the first time as succession planning for the captaincy began. Read
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Sutton injured in road accident
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Shane Sutton, the head coach for the GB cycling team, has been hospitalised with bleeding on the brain following a road accident while on his bike. Read
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Heaslip named Ireland skipper
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Jamie Heaslip will lead Ireland in Saturday's Guinness Series opener against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. Read
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Storm stops play in Singapore
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Rory McIlroy managed only eight holes on Thursday before play at the Barclays Singapore Open was called off in mid-afternoon because of a thunderstorm. Read
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England enjoy easy pickings
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen topped the bill, among England's wall-to-wall run-makers, with a comeback century against a modest Haryana attack at the Sardar Patel Stadium B Ground. Read
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Wilshere back in England fold
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Jack Wilshere has returned to the England squad for next week's friendly with Sweden in Stockholm. Read
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Compton shines against modest opposition
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Nick Compton took most notable advantage as England eased to a tea-time 245 for two against a modest Haryana attack at the Sardar Patel Stadium B Ground. Read
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Youngs to make Test debut
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Leicester hooker Tom Youngs will make his Test debut against Fiji on Saturday after being confirmed in one of the most inexperienced England sides of the professional era. Read
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Roberts to leave Blues
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of the season, the region have announced. Read
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Appleton surprised by appointment
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Former Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton conceded even he was surprised to be appointed the new manager of npower Championship side Blackpool. Read
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Levein taking legal advice over sacking
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Former Scotland manager Craig Levein has thanked his players for their "unswerving" loyalty, while confirming he is taking legal advice following his dismissal. Read
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Youngs poised to earn first cap
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
England head coach Stuart Lancaster is set to confirm his starting line-up to play Fiji in Saturday's opening QBE autumn international. Read
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Stadium may not be opened until 2016
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
London's Olympic Stadium's re-opening could be delayed until 2016, it has been confirmed - a disclosure that has prompted Sebastian Coe to warn he will be keep a close watch on developments. Read
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Olympian Wiggins hurt in collision
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Tour de France cycling champion and Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins is recovering in hospital after a collision with a vehicle. Read
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Phelan relieved as United avoid slip-ups
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United assistant boss Mike Phelan feels the team reaching the last 16 of the Champions League as Group H winners with two games to spare has provided just the response Red Devils supporters were looking for following last season's disappointing performance in the competition. Read
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Gerrard set for England milestone
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Steven Gerrard will join a select band of players to reach 100 caps when he leads England in their friendly with Sweden in Stockholm next week. Read
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Tense battle no surprise to Murray
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
There was no shortage of drama in the most eagerly-awaited clash of the group stages at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals but it was Novak Djokovic who edged out Andy Murray to put himself in the driving seat in Group A. Read
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Di Matteo: We deserved the win
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Manager Roberto Di Matteo admitted Chelsea had enjoyed a slice of luck as a last-gasp goal from substitute Victor Moses gave the Champions League holders a dramatic 3-2 win over Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge to keep them on course for the knockout stages. Read
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Lennon salutes heroes
Nov 08 2012 | National Sport
Neil Lennon hailed his Celtic "heroes" who wrote themselves into the history books with their momentous 2-1 Champions League victory over Barcelona at Parkhead. Read
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When ‘dead horse’ Tranmere Rovers was saved from extinction
Nov 08 2012 | Other Football
WE LIVE in exciting times at Prenton Park. Read
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Hesketh pro Martin Edge beats pal for Lancashire PGA success
Nov 08 2012 | Other Sports
HESKETH pro Martin Edge had to put friendship to one side as he claimed a dramatic win in the Lancashire PGA Matchplay final at Royal Lytham and St Annes.. Read
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Golf North West: Around the Club
Nov 08 2012 | Other Sports
HOLLIE Muse (West Lancashire GC) finished second at The Lancashire Girls' Golf Association Autumn Meeting at a wet and windy Southport Old Links GC Read
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Students leading the way at Liverpool St Helens
Nov 08 2012 | Other Sports
AS LIVERPOOL St Helens approach the first blank week in North One West in second place, having lost just one of their ten games, there is every reason for everyone at Moss Lane to look forward to the rest of the campaign. Read
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Widnes hope game against Fleetwood goes ahead after Vale of Lune wash-out
Nov 08 2012 | Other Sports
AFTER the disappointment of seeing their clash with Vale of Lune postponed because of a waterlogged pitch, Widnes hope to make it second time lucky with another trip up the M6, this time to face Fleetwood in their own back yard at Melbourne Avenue. Read
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Wirral rue missed opportunity
Nov 08 2012 | Other Sports
A BELOW par performance by Wirral allowed Wilmslow to take the initiative and score a bonus point win, with the away team almost scoring in the last minute to draw the game. Read
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Waterloo struggle at Rossendale
Nov 08 2012 | Other Sports
ROSSENDALE’S Marl Pits has never been the easiest of venues with few sides coming away with anything to show for their efforts and so it proved once again as Firwood Waterloo were beaten 24-8 in a result which sees the east Lancashire club hop above them in the National Three North table. Read
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Prenton Golf Club completes hat-trick of victories in Liverpool Colts competition
Nov 08 2012 | Other Sports
PRENTON completed a hat-trick of victories at the finals day of the Liverpool and District Colts competition after a thrilling victory over Hesketh. Read
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Birkenhead Park positive in defeat
Nov 08 2012 | Other Sports
BIRKENHEAD PARK faced a daunting trip to Harrogate to take on the unbeaten National Three North leaders Harrogate at Claro Road on Saturday. Park were on the wrong end of 58-8 score line but were still able to come away with a positive feeling. Read
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Improved Caldy close to ending losing run
Nov 08 2012 | Other Sports
CALDY were unlucky not to break their present streak after a thrilling game took place between them and Sheffield Tigers in National Two North. Read
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Blue Watch: Statistics make for comfortable reading despite draw against Fulham
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
BLUES trudging away from Craven Cottage were engulfed with a feeling of frustration after arguably our best display of the season yielded just a point. Read
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Mark Lawrenson: A fit Everton can challenge for a place in the top four
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
EVERTON are playing with more flair than at any other point under David Moyes. Read
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Mark Lawrenson: Luis Suarez does things no other Liverpool player can match
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
BRENDAN RODGERS raised a few eyebrows when he described Luis Suarez as Liverpool’s Lionel Messi, but I understand what he is trying to say. Read
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Betting Column: Don’t let the bookies bury you in death
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
DEATH and taxes – they’re the only sure things a punter can rely on. Read
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Ian Doyle: No fowl play from eggs-perts
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
REMEMBER Paul the Octopus? Read
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Ian Doyle: Andre who?
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
ANDRE WISDOM has faced some difficult tests since breaking into the Liverpool first team. Read
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Trigger happy Everton serve to strengthen Moyes’ hand
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
DID you know that Everton have only ever been involved in seven abandoned games? Read
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Ian Doyle: Arsene Wenger can’t keep banking on youthful promise to placate impatient fans
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
ANDRE SANTOS kicked up a bit of fuss by exchanging shirts at half-time with former team-mate Robin van Persie at Old Trafford last Saturday. Read
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Sean McGuire: Sheikh’s riches risk robbing football of its’ unpredictability
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
FOR those of us who still believe that sport is not all about money, the current travails of Manchester City can be viewed with detachment. Read
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Sean McGuire: Snooker’s traditions carried on by Judd Trump
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
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Sean McGuire: Rugby League doesn’t stand a chance without change at the top of the game
Nov 08 2012 | Sport Opinion
IT IS no exaggeration to say that rugby league’s autumn tournament is one of the biggest flops in recent UK sporting history, which has done further damage to a sport which already suffers from a high degree of public indifference, and a growing and dangerous disillusionment even amongst its hardcore fans. Read
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Viewpoint: Liverpool’s SIF puts the waterfront at the heart of future regeneration
Nov 08 2012 | Business Opinion
THE Liverpool City Centre Strategic Investment Framework (SIF), launched on November 1, will herald a period of further great change at the heart of the city. Read
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Alex Turner: Living wage is clearly a taxing issue
Nov 08 2012 | Business Opinion
THE concept of a living wage suddenly has the momentum of an idea whose time has come. Read
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Look of the Week: Cat Deeley
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Life
SEEING as her Italian wedding to comedian Patrick Kielty was a strictly private affair I think this is as close as we will get to seeing Cat Deeley in a bridal gown. Read
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Emma Johnson: Harvey Nichols opening its Beauty Bazaar in Liverpool is good for the city but bad for my bank balance
Nov 08 2012 | Liverpool Life
MY NAME is Emma Johnson and I am a cosmetic-aholic. Yes I made that word up but you get my gist. Read
