Nov
2012
Articles from 29th Nov 2012
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David Moyes blasts referee Michael Oliver after Everton FC denied penalty against Arsenal
Nov 29 2012 | Everton FC News
DAVID MOYES blasted referee Michael Oliver for the penalty decision he believes cost Everton morale-boosting victory against Arsenal. Read
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Everton FC 1 Arsenal 1: More frustration for Goodison as Gunners escape with point
Nov 29 2012 | Everton FC News
WHEN David Moyes urged his players to show more artistry this season, he perhaps didn’t envision them to become so good at drawing. Read
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Next few games could shape Everton FC’s season says David Moyes
Nov 29 2012 | Everton FC News
DAVID MOYES admits Everton FC are in the midst of a run of games that could shape expectations for the remainder of the season. Read
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Phil Jagielka backs Everton FC to tighten up ahead of visit to Manchester City
Nov 29 2012 | Everton FC News
IN A season during which Everton continue to challenge perceived notions, there’s one that David Moyes was quite happy to leave be. Read
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Brendan Rodgers 'bitterly disappointed' with refereeing decision as Liverpool FC lose at Spurs
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS said he was “bitterly disappointed” after Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, and pointed the finger at referee Phil Dowd for his refusal to award the Reds two penalties. Read
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Liverpool FC yet to make formal new contract offer to Raheem Sterling
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL FC have yet to make a formal new contract offer to teenage sensation Raheem Sterling. Read
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Steven Gerrard marks 14 years since making his Liverpool FC debut
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool FC News
NOVEMBER 29. The first chimpanzee is launched into Earth orbit. Atari announces the release of Pong, the first commercially successful video game. CS Lewis born. George Harrison dies. And Steven Gerrard makes his Liverpool debut. Read
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Polls close in three by-elections
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Votes are being counted in three parliamentary by-elections after polls closed. Read
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UN votes to recognise Palestine
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
The United Nations has voted overwhelmingly to recognise a Palestinian state, a long-sought victory for the Palestinians but an embarrassing diplomatic defeat for the United States. Read
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Ice sheets melting faster: study
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Ice sheets covering Greenland and Antarctica are melting three times faster today than they were in the 1990s, according to a "definitive" study of satellite data. Read
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Division on Leveson recommendations
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Politicians, campaigners and media executives are divided over Lord Justice Leveson's recommendations for reform of the press. Read
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Leveson delivers damning report
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
After an inquiry into press intrusion lasting more than a year, Lord Justice Leveson has delivered a damning verdict on decades of "outrageous" behaviour by newspapers. Read
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Abortion case European Court move
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Demands for a public inquiry into the death of a pregnant Indian dentist in Ireland after she miscarried are to be taken to the European Court of Human Rights. Read
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Concorde deaths verdict overturned
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Manslaughter convictions against Continental Airlines and a mechanic for the July 2000 crash of an Air France Concorde that killed 113 people, have been overturned by a French appeals court. It ruled that their mistakes did not make them legally responsible for the deaths. Read
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Two Pcs cleared of race charges
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
A police officer who admitted saying a black man looked like a monkey and another who allegedly told a black colleague that she was "going home to cook bananas" have both been cleared of using threatening words or behaviour. Read
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Ban on detainees' transfer welcomed
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Human rights lawyers and activists have welcomed a Government decision to formally ban the transfer of detainees captured by UK forces in Afghanistan to the Afghan authorities following torture accusations. Read
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Freed sniper 'humbled' by reaction
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
An SAS sniper jailed for illegally possessing a pistol and ammunition has thanked the "great British public" after winning an appeal and walking free. Read
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Elderly man held in Savile probe
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
A man aged in his 80s has been interviewed by detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal, Scotland Yard has said. Read
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Madeleine's mother welcomes report
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Madeleine McCann's mother Kate has said she hopes the Leveson report will mark the start of a new era for the press and urged Prime Minister David Cameron to "embrace the report and act swiftly". Read
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Assurances over Assange's health
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange does not have an urgent medical condition despite reports that he is suffering from a chronic lung condition, it has been stated. Read
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SAS sniper's sentence suspended
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
An SAS sniper jailed for illegally possessing a pistol and ammunition has had his sentence suspended after winning an appeal. Read
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Truckers taken to safety after fire
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Dozens of truckers have been taken to safety after fire broke out on a lorry on a shuttle train in the Channel Tunnel. Read
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Mixed reaction to reform proposals
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Lord Justice Leveson's recommendations for reform of regulation of the press have sparked widely varying reactions among journalists, politicians, campaigners and victims of intrusion. Read
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Parties split on Leveson proposals
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron's hopes for cross-party consensus on a response to the Leveson Inquiry were dashed after Labour leader Ed Miliband insisted that a new press regulator should be established in law. Read
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Channel Tunnel services halted
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
All services through the Channel Tunnel have been halted after an incident involving a Eurotunnel shuttle train. Read
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Yates attacked over hacking role
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Former Met assistant commissioner John Yates should have arranged for a different officer to lead a review into the original phone hacking investigation, because of his links with the News of the World, the Leveson Inquiry has found. Read
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Savile probe police make arrest
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
A man aged in his 80s is being interviewed by detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal, Scotland Yard have said. Read
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SAS wife 'overwhelmed' by support
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
The wife of an SAS sniper jailed for illegally possessing a pistol and ammunition says she has been "overwhelmed" by public interest in the case. Read
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Jeremy Bamber loses legal challenge
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Killer Jeremy Bamber's latest legal action in his long-running battle to overturn his convictions for murdering five relatives 27 years ago has been thrown out by High Court judges. Read
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Energy reforms 'opportunity' hailed
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Energy Secretary Ed Davey has set out a "once-in-a-generation transformation" of the UK's power sector which ministers hope will keep the lights on, drive growth and jobs and cut emissions. Read
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Hunt failed to supervise adviser
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Former culture secretary Jeremy Hunt failed to supervise his special adviser properly during the BSkyB bid, creating a "serious hidden problem" in the Government's handling of the affair. Read
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Torture claims halt detainees' move
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has conceded that UK-captured detainees in Afghanistan cannot currently be transferred to Afghan custody because of the risk of serious ill treatment. Read
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Net migration to UK falls by 25%
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Net migration to the UK went down by a quarter (25%) over the last year, official figures showed. Read
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24,000 died of cold last winter
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
There were 24,000 deaths linked to cold weather last winter, new figures show. Read
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Davey bid to cut electricity demand
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Energy Secretary Ed Davey is to set out fresh proposals to slash demand for electricity as he publishes a blueprint for energy that critics say will massively increase households bills. Read
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Morning news headlines for November 29, 2012
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
LORD Justice Leveson’s long-awaited report into press standards is published today; William Hague is under pressure to back a historic vote at the United Nations granting recognition of a Palestinian state and Ed Davey will set out fresh proposals to slash demand for electricity as he publishes a blueprint for energy that critics say will massively increase households bills. Read
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Man charged with raping schoolgirl
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the rape of an 11-year-old girl who was on her way home from school. Read
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Labour bids to retain Commons seats
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Labour will hope to retain three Commons seats in by-elections despite signs of a strong showing for smaller parties. Read
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SAS sniper in jail sentence appeal
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
An SAS sniper jailed for illegally possessing a pistol and ammunition is hoping to get an 18-month sentence quashed. Read
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High Court to hear Bamber challenge
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
The High Court will consider the latest legal action brought by killer Jeremy Bamber in his fight to overturn his convictions for murdering five relatives more than 25 years ago. Read
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Ecuador raises Assange health fears
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is suffering from a chronic lung condition after spending months inside a one-room office at the Ecuadorian embassy, the country's ambassador has said. Read
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Coulson and Brooks to face court
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Former government spin doctor Andy Coulson and ex-News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks will appear in court to face charges linked to alleged corrupt payments to public officials. Read
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Leveson publishes report on press
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Lord Justice Leveson's long-awaited report into press standards is set to be published amid fears its recommendations could throw the Government into turmoil. Read
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UKBA staff failed to check tip-offs
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
UK Border Agency staff failed to check thousands of tip-offs about overseas students including whether they had actually enrolled on courses, a report has revealed. Read
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'Record numbers' living with HIV
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
A record number of people in the UK are living with HIV, with the number of people with the virus reaching nearly 100,000, new figures have shown. Read
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Radical state pension reform urged
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Campaigners for older people are calling for radical reforms to simplify state pensions, after finding that more than a quarter of people have no idea how much money they will receive under the current system. Read
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Business chiefs press for growth
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Business leaders have urged the Government to stick to its deficit reduction plans but to do more to drive economic growth. Read
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Security deal with Kuwait agreed
Nov 29 2012 | UK & World News
Britain is to supply homeland security expertise and equipment to Kuwait under a deal expected to be signed off later. Read
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Gary Bainbridge: Flash, bang, wallop! What a torture
Nov 29 2012 | Comment
I HAVE been writing these columns for three years now. That's roughly 150 columns detailing my various inadequacies in dealing with my environment, umbrellas, other people, and public transport. Read
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Mr Brocklebank: How to spin out bad news, mayoral style
Nov 29 2012 | Comment
THE press office at Liverpool council has a system by which staff rate the daily media coverage of town hall comings and goings. Read
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Stock Market report: Thursday, November 29
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
LONDON’S FTSE 100 Index powered more than 1% ahead today on fresh hopes of a deal being struck to avoid America’s so-called fiscal cliff. Read
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Sutton Kersh offers island for sale at Liverpool auction
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
AN ISLAND will go under the hammer at the latest Sutton Kersh property auction in Liverpool. Read
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Legal reforms bring law jobs to Merseyside
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
LAST week Liverpool law firm Silverbeck Rymer revealed plans to recruit 200 new staff in the city. It was part of a wider recruitment drive that will see the personal injury firm add a total of 300 staff across the country, including in Essex and Hampshire, where Silverbeck Rymer also has offices. Read
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Bierkeller opening creates 75 Liverpool jobs
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
SEVENTY five jobs have been created by the opening of The Bierkeller Entertainment Complex at Liverpool One in a £1.5m investment. Read
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Business Network International honour for John Porter
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
JOHN Porter, commercial director at digital marketing agency Crosby Associates, was named BNI (Business Network International) Area Director of the Year at its Merseyside Awards. Read
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Moneyology pledges to bring financial freedom for clients
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL wealth management specialist Brian Sweeney is launching Moneyology in January. Read
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GT Law launches one-stop-shop advice service
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL-based national law firm, GT Law has launched a new business support service to offer a personalised one-stop- shop for commercial advice to regional businesses. Read
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United Utilities claim changes to licence will lead to higher bills
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
CONSUMER bills will rise if industry watchdog Ofwat forces through changes to the licences of the UK’s 19 water companies, it has been claimed. Read
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Housing crusader appointed
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
MELANIE DIROM, a Merseyside-based specialist in social housing litigation, has joined law firm Croftons as senior associate. Read
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More time to comply with French laws
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
A LIVERPOOL-based firm of motor law specialists welcomed a postponement of tough new measures affecting motorists travelling in France. Read
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Incubator proposals for Santander’s new corporate banking centre
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
SANTANDER is considering creating incubator space in its new city centre corporate banking office. Read
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Professional Liverpool emerges from its ‘dark days’
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
LOBBY group Professional Liverpool has more than doubled its membership in the last 18 months and is on course to make a profit in the next year. Read
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Biennial organisers hail business support
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
THE organisers of arts showcase Liverpool Biennial have paid tribute to the business sponsors who helped make the event possible. Read
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Liverpool Chamber confirms Jenny Stewart’s COO role
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL Chamber of Commerce has officially unveiled former head of client services Jenny Stewart as its new chief operating officer, as revealed in the Liverpool Post two weeks ago. Read
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Stephen Pinder of EAD Solicitors on Facebook and freedom of speech
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
THE High Court recently passed a landmark ruling after deciding that disciplinary action by an employer breached a worker’s contract of employment. Read
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Wirral Grammar School for Boys scoops top Business Iniative award
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
WIRRAL Grammar School for Boys has won the Wirral Schools Business Development Initiative. Read
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LBA regional shortlist revealed
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
SEVEN Merseyside firms have been shortlisted for the regional finals of the Local Business Accelerators (LBA) campaign. Read
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Specialist hose maker Dantec in Danish distribution deal
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
MORETON-based composite hose maker Dantec has clinched a new deal with a Danish distributor as part of its campaign to ramp up export sales. Read
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Santander says SMEs are in its DNA
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
SANTANDER has reinforced its commitment to Liverpool’s businesses by expanding its corporate banking arm to bigger premises. Read
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Diary of an Entrepreneur: Darren Walker, managing director of iprogess
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
FIVE years ago Peter Aland and I were working for different web design businesses. Read
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Business profile: Steve Harris of Polymorph
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
Alistair Houghton meets STEVE HARRIS, managing director of Polymorph. IN MANY ways, the success story of Steve Harris and Polymorph exemplifies what The Heath Business and Technical Park is all about. Read
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Bootcamp gives Vicky the kickstart to a healthy lifestyle
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
Vicky Buckley is art director and manager of Voodou’s Bold Street Colour Centre salon who thrives in her Fitness Bootcamp training sessions Read
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Ben Hatton: Marketers must take charge of mobile sites
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
THE bigger the ship, the harder it can be to turn – and that applies to businesses too. Read
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Design chief praises Liverpool creative sector
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL can be “much more powerful than London when it works together” – that was the message from one of Britain’s leading designers at last week’s Designival showcase. Read
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Trading Gossip: An outbreak of wisecracking among the suits
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
IN THESE straitened and austerity-laden times you’d be forgiven for thinking that an abundance of humour and light- hearted mirth was probably lacking within the banking fraternity. Read
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Open Labs moves to Liverpool Science Park
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
A TEAM that helps digital and creative businesses to go global has moved to a new home in the Knowledge Quarter. Read
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Inflation need not drive away investors from bonds
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
NONE of us can be unaware of the fact that our energy and water bills have all jumped recently, or is it just my energy bills that have increased, because my kids can’t turn off light switches as they leave the room or my son has just discovered the shower? Read
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Optimum looks to expand
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
A COMPANY that operates 14 Costa Coffee franchises across Merseyside is aiming to open four new outlets in the next three months. Read
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Companies must ‘import growth’ says Coutts analyst
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
MERSEYSIDE firms have been urged to “import growth” from beyond the eurozone. Read
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Liverpool IoD chair speaks out against boardroom gender quotas
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
A SENIOR Liverpool businesswoman has welcomed the dropping of a proposal that would have forced companies to recruit more women onto their boards. Read
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Tesco sweeps into mortgage market
Nov 29 2012 | Business News
Private banking is a hot topic right now – but are you grand enough to need one of these elite accounts? Jeremy Gates reports Read
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Liverpool to host final Battle of Atlantic commemoration
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL will host the final national commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic on its 70th anniversary to mark the city’s crucial role in the conflict. Read
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Minister orders Pathway review
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
THE Government has ordered an independent review into the Liverpool Care Pathway, the controversial end-of-life care regime for terminally-ill patients. Read
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Campaign launched to reopen Liverpool St James’s Station
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
Baltic Triangle firms say the reopening of St James’s Station would ensure continuing regeneration. Alistair Houghton reports Read
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Port of Liverpool is ‘key to revival of Northern economy’ says IPPR report
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
TURNING Liverpool’s port into a national transport hub is key to boosting the economy of the North, according to a major new study. Read
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Call to upgrade listed status of India Buildings to stop “vandalism”
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
BRITAIN’S leading heritage campaigner is demanding the listed status of Liverpool’s India Buildings is upgraded to halt the “vandalism” of owner Green Property. Read
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Double Rhino joy at Knowsley safari park
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
KNOWSLEY Safari Park has double joy to celebrate with the birth of two white rhinoceros calves. Read
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Concern over missing Wirral pensioner
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
CONCERNS are growing for a missing Wirral man. Read
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Mother weeps at Cup Final stab pleas
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
AN UNEMPLOYED man has admitted stabbing a Liverpool football fan to death in a bar. Read
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Liverpool John Moores University mourns former director who shaped £27m arts and design academy
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
A LIVERPOOL university is mourning a former director whose passion helped bring a £27m arts academy to the city. Read
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New hotel plan for Mathew Street quarter’s Print building
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
A DERELICT former Victorian warehouse in the heart of Liverpool city centre is to be converted into a luxury hotel, restaurant, bar and nightclub. Read
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Band of brothers fight for Christmas number one as Hillsborough single gets 100,000 pre-orders
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
THE Hillsborough charity single could be on its way to Christmas number one as more than 100,000 copies have already been pre-ordered. Read
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Merseyside soldiers to parade through Liverpool to mark Afghanistan homecoming
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
DOZENS of soldiers will march through Liverpool this weekend to mark their return from a tour of Afghanistan. Read
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Merchant Taylors’ School in Crosby unveils £5m upgrade plans which ‘underline confidence in future’
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
A PRESTIGIOUS Merseyside school has unveiled a £5m overhaul of its buildings which officials stress “underlines our confidence in the future”. Read
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Funding row as Liverpool Community College becomes victim of its own success
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
THE government was urged to investigate concerns that a city college has become a victim of its own success. Read
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Rare 20th Century maternity wear on display at Walker Art Gallery
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
A RARE example of early 20th Century maternity wear will feature in a new costume display at the Walker Art Gallery. Read
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Car parking charges cut to boost city centre businesses
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
PARKING is about to become less painful on the pocket for Liverpool motorists with reduced charges at council car parks and city centre pay-and-display bays. Read
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Schoolboy stabbed in the head
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
A SCHOOLBOY was arrested after allegedly stabbing his classmate in the head with a pencil. Read
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Stars of new Lime Pictures children’s drama attend screening in Liverpool
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
CAST and crew of a new children’s drama attended a red carpet screening at Tate Liverpool yesterday. Read
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Livercool awards
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
DOWNTOWN Liverpool hosted it’s tenth annual Livercool awards at the Crowne Plaza Hotel last week, where 400 people celebrated the success of some of the city’s entrepreneurs and business leaders. Read
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The Big Interview: Aidan Kehoe - destiny gave me the Royal Liverpool hospital job I always wanted
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
Peter Elson speaks to AIDAN KEHOE, new chief executive of Royal Liverpool University Hospital Read
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No doubts Pathway is best way at end of life
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
AIDAN KEHOE is unequivocal about his support for the controversial Liverpool Care Pathway, saying that he would want to be on it himself. Read
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Taste Test - Moon and Pea
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool News
The Moon and Pea Read
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MUSIC: Meet Eva Petersen - ‘the greatest singer from Liverpool in this century’
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Arts
WILL SERGEANT has seen his fair share of bands over the years. As the guitarist for seminal Liverpool post-punk band Echo and the Bunnymen, he’s played around the globe and developed an eye for spotting new talent. And now, in his hometown, he’s found it. Read
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MUSIC REVIEW: Van Morrison, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Arts
IT’S been two decades since I last saw Van Morrison and nothing much has changed. Read
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THEATRE REVIEW: A Nightmare on Lime Street, Royal Court
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Arts
WHEN the star of your show falls ill before opening night, it really is a Nightmare on Lime Street (or Roe Street, if you’re pedantic about these things). Read
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JAMIE BOWMAN: Louis Walsh should listen more carefully to Abba’s last album
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Arts
ALTHOUGH I rarely watch it, last Saturday evening the wife and daughter were out and looking to waste an hour or two before Match of the Day, I dipped my toe into the murky waters of the X Factor. Read
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INTERVIEW: Liverpool Playhouse panto designer Dinah England on creating the set for Jack and the Beanstalk
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Arts
Laura Davis meets the designer behind the Everyman and Playhouse’s famous rock ’n’ roll pantomimes Read
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CLASSICAL COLUMN: A Fairy’s Kiss at the Philharmonic Hall, Elgar’s Starlight Express, Britten’s St Nicholas and A Winter’s Light
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Arts
Round-up of classical reviews and previews for the coming week. Read
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LAURA DAVIS: Which currently living writers’ work will still be getting read in 2076?
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Arts
HAVE you heard of Edna St Vincent Millay? Ever read any James Truslow Adams? Read
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INTERVIEW: Psiche Hughes on the Beryl Bainbridge, Painter exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Arts
Beryl Bainbridge’s close friend Psiche Hughes tells Laura Davis about organising a show of her paintings. Read
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All Blacks hold no fear for Farrell
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Owen Farrell's no-fear mentality marks him out as a special player in the eyes of England coach Stuart Lancaster - and that is how he will approach Saturday's clash with New Zealand. Read
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Fairy disqualified from Deauville victory
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Ed Dunlop's star mare Snow Fairy has had her victory in the Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville taken away after failing a test for a banned substance. Read
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Rodgers: Give Gerrard help
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has called on his players to ease the burden captain Steven Gerrard has been carrying for more than a decade. Read
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Ecclestone slams 'joke' Ferrari complaint
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has been left unimpressed by Ferrari's complaints over the outcome of Sunday's final race of the season in Brazil. Read
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Flintoff ready for ring debut
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff will walk into the ring for his professional boxing debut on Friday night confident he has done everything he can to prepare for life as a heavyweight fighter. Read
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Townsend distances himself from Scotland role
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Gregor Townsend is focused on Glasgow Warriors and does not wish to be considered as a potential successor to Andy Robinson as Scotland head coach. Read
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Defore committed to Spurs
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has rubbished speculation linking him with a move to QPR and wishes to remain at White Hart Lane for the remainder of his career. Read
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Clarke demands response
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
West Brom manager Steve Clarke expects a response from his side after seeing them taken apart by Swansea. Read
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Scolari unfazed by pressure
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
New Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari insists he does not feel under pressure, despite being appointed less than two years out from a home World Cup. Read
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Hamilton backed to shine at Mercedes
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton is being backed to cause a surprise next season at Mercedes. Read
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Messi on course for four in a row
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Lionel Messi is in contention for a fourth successive FIFA Ballon d'Or crown after being named on a three-man shortlist alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta. Read
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Dempsey reveals reasons for Fulham exit
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Tottenham forward Clint Dempsey admits he only left Fulham because he did not feel appreciated at the club. Read
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Scolari returns as Brazil coach
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Brazil have appointed Luiz Felipe Scolari as their new coach. Read
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Nastasic in good company
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Manchester City centre back Matija Nastasic might have edged England international Joleon Lescott out of Roberto Mancini's starting line up but he admits he still has a lot to learn. Read
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Demel confident despite threat
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
West Ham defender Guy Demel believes his team-mates can look ahead to Saturday's clash with Chelsea in confident mood despite Wednesday night's defeat at Manchester United. Read
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New roles for Gazidis
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been appointed to two influential posts within UEFA, European football's governing body. Read
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Vettel has 'no case to answer' on overtake
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
The FIA has confirmed there is "no case to answer" with regard to a move made by newly-crowned world champion Sebastian Vettel on Jean-Eric Vergne during Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. Read
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KP hails 'great' Ponting
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen was among the first to pay tribute to Ricky Ponting's wonderful career after the former Australia captain announced he is to retire from Test cricket. Read
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Tiote: Win will come soon enough
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has told his team-mates to keep the faith after a demoralising defeat at Stoke. Read
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Farrell handed number 10 jersey
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Owen Farrell will start opposite fellow world player of the year nominee Dan Carter after being confirmed as England's starting fly-half against New Zealand. Read
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Ferrari weigh up Vettel protest - Report
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Ferrari are reportedly considering an appeal against the result of Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix that could alter the outcome of this year's drivers' world championship. Read
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Farrell to seal starting spot
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
World player of the year nominee Owen Farrell will be confirmed as England's starting fly-half against New Zealand on Thursday. Read
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Ponting wants to go out on a high
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Ricky Ponting has set his sights on a fairytale finish to his Australia career after announcing he will retire at the end of the third Test against South Africa. Read
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Adkins and Hughton united in frustration
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins and Norwich counterpart Chris Hughton both felt aggrieved by the manner in which their teams conceded in Mark Clattenburg's return to frontline refereeing on Wednesday night. Read
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Mancini happy to see Balotelli in the goals
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini was pleased for Mario Balotelli after his perseverance with the striker was rewarded with a crucial goal at Wigan. Read
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Van Persie can win title for United - Sam
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce believes Robin van Persie could make the difference in this season's Premier League title battle. Read
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Rodgers rages at referee
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Brendan Rodgers launched in to a tirade against referee Phil Dowd for his performance as Liverpool's eight-match unbeaten run came to an unfortunate end at Tottenham. Read
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KP hails "great" Ponting
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen was among the first to pay tribute to Ricky Ponting's wonderful career after the former Australia captain announced he is to retire from Test cricket. Read
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Ponting announces retirement
Nov 29 2012 | National Sport
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has announced he will retire at the end of the third Test against South Africa. Read
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West Brom boss Steve Clarke expects Peter Odemwingie to play in African Nations Cup
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
Steve Clarke expects striker Peter Odemwingie to be called up by Nigeria for the African Nations Cup. Clarke said: “He has been playing really well for us, he has been fantastic. Read
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Stuart Pearce isn’t expecting an easy draw for England at the Under-21s Championships
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
STUART Pearce has admitted England have little chance of a kind draw for next summer’s European Under-21 Championship. Read
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Samaras bemused by Celtic fans’ unrest
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
GERGIOS Samaras is bemused by the consternation and controversy which has followed Celtic’s 1-0 defeat by Inverness at the weekend. The Greece striker said: “I really don’t see the problem. Read
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I wouldn’t have paid £35m for Andy Carroll says Alex Ferguson
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
ALEX Ferguson has admitted he would never have paid £35million for Andy Carroll. Read
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Adel Taarabt has big role in QPR survival mission, says Harry Redknapp
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
HARRY Redknapp has told Adel Taarabt he has a role to play in his QPR rescue mission after Tuesday’s draw at Sunderland. Redknapp said of the Moroccan international: “I think he has improved. His attitude is good and he has got bags of ability. Read
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Ronnie Moore backing Michael O’Halloran to be a hit at Tranmere Rovers
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
MANAGER Ronnie Moore is banking on loan striker Michael O'Halloran to add fresh legs to Tranmere's pursuit of success on the league and cup fronts. Read
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Tranmere Rovers' fine form easing the pain of injury for Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
JEAN-LOUIS AKPA AKPRO says Tranmere’s top of the league form is easing some of the personal frustration of dealing with the first long-term injury of his career. Read
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Cisse still very important to Newcastle says boss Pardew
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew has promised to do all he can to prevent striker Papiss Cisse from going the same way as Fernando Torres. Pardew said: “I am trying to calm him, tell him that he’s still the same player and we are still confident in him. It’s only been a small period if you compare it to, say Torres’ period.” Read
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I’ll back my decisions says Lambert
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
PAUL LAMBERT insists he will “live and die” by his selection decisions after again leaving record signing Darren Bent out against Reading on Tuesday. Read
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Martin Jol backs Rafa Benitez to win over Chelsea fans
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
FULHAM manager Martin Jol believes Chelsea fans will soon get over their dislike for Rafael Benitez once the Blues start picking up a few wins.Jol said: “It was not a decision that everyone could understand so you get this sort of thing. But Rafa Benitez is a true professional who has been in this business for a long time.” Read
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Allardyce urges fans to grass up fellow supporters for vile chanting
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
SAM ALLARDYCE has urged the West Ham faithful to grass up their fellow supporters if they think they are guilty of chanting the anti-Semitic songs that shocked English football last weekend. Allardyce said: “I think that fans who are next to these people should deal with them first and foremost if possible. I don’t view any type of chanting (of that nature) to be accepted.” Read
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Rafael Benitez urges Fernando Torres to work hard in the gym to beef up Chelsea’s attack
Nov 29 2012 | Other Football
RAFAEL BENITEZ has told Fernando Torres to start pumping iron if he is serious about proving he could be Chelsea’s £50million man of steel. Read
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Hurlston Hall golfer lands his eighth hole-in-one
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
RAY WOOD is celebrating his first hole in one at Hurlston Hall. Read
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Red Bull boss Christian Horner says McLaren have been weakened by the loss of Lewis Hamilton to Mercedes
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
RED Bull boss Christian Horner believes McLaren’s 2013 aspirations have been weakened by the loss of Lewis Hamilton to Mercedes. Read
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Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood on life as a European Tour player
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
IT IS the starkest examination in sport. Pass and you can plan for a brighter future – fail and it can mean the loss of your job. Read
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Sean Bailey joins coaching team at Formby Hall Golf Club
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
FORMBY HALL has moved to strengthen its coaching team. Read
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Jones delighted with LSH wins
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
LIVERPOOL St Helens can draw breath this week with a blank Saturday in the fixture list, having lost no games to the weather so far. Read
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Penrith 17-17 Caldy
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
BIRKENHEAD PARK returned from Penrith with two valuable points in National 3 North after earning a draw with a last minute try by Martin O’Keefe which skipper Dave Hall converted to tie the match 17-17. Read
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Climax to Formula One was superb
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
A ‘BLUE MOON’ was in the air and being sung with great gusto by a capacity crowd ahead of live pay television’s coverage of Mancunian welterweight, Ricky Hatton’s comeback fight against Ukraine’s Vyacheslav Senchenko. Read
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Merseyside and Cheshire golf news
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
LINDA MARR has stepped down after seven years as junior organiser for the Lancashire Ladies County Golf Association. She is succeeded by Joanna Billing. Read
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West Hartlepool 25-30 Waterloo
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
FIRWOOD WATERLOO moved seven points clear of the National Three North relegation zone following a 25-30 win at West Hartlepool. Read
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Caldy 66-14 Westoe
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
CALDY scored eight tries as they swept to a 66-14 victory in their National Two North encounter against Westoe. Read
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Heavyweight David Price on his changing ideas about the Klitshckos and the future of the division
Nov 29 2012 | Other Sports
David Price is on a mission to rule the heavyweight world as Phil Kirkbride talks to the Liverpool giant Read
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Everton FC column: Blue Watch with Nic Davies
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
THERE was more than a hint of Groundhog Day at L4 on Saturday as missed opportunities and comedy defending from set plays cost us for the second week on the spin. Read
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Brian Barwick: Choice of weekend TV sport was fantastic
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
BACK in 1939, just three years after the first images appeared on a new fangled machine called the domestic television set, a senior BBC man was able to give this whole new broadcasting world a big thumbs up. Read
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Mark Lawrenson: Harry Redknapp has 50/50 chance of keeping QPR up
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
HARRY REDKNAPP played a right blinder last week. Read
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Liverpool FC column: Red Watch with Andy Proudfoot
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
IN the general euphoria that surrounded the Olympics and Paralympics this summer, it was often suggested that the nation’s footballers should take a leaf out of the competitors’ books with regard to their sportsmanship in victory and defeat. Read
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Mark Lawrenson: Fear beginning to creep into Everton FC’s play
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
GARY LINEKER was right. Everton FC are in danger of becoming the best first-half team in the country. Read
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Ian Doyle: Lewis Hamilton may be regretting his decision
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
FORMULA ONE has its critics, not least those who believe it’s nothing more than cars going round and round a track after which a German invariably wins. Read
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Brian Barwick: Great to see Peter Robinson at the Liverpool FC match
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
WHILST at Anfield last week for the Reds’ Europa League match with Young Boys, I was delighted to spot a familiar face sitting close by. Read
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Winning Post: Sports Personality of the Year 2012
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
THE trouble with the Sports Personality of the Year award is that people think it’s about personality alone. Read
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Mark Lawrenson: Owners must strengthen Liverpool FC in January
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
WE could just rehash the column from most recent weeks for Liverpool FC. Read
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Ian Doyle: Reinforcements badly needed in January for Liverpool FC
Nov 29 2012 | Sport Opinion
THERE was a meeting of Brendan Rodgers’ past and present at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday. Read
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Alex Turner: Timidity and modesty will not help Britain thrive
Nov 29 2012 | Business Opinion
IT WAS a former Liverpool MP, George Canning, who famously declared “I called the New World into existence to redress the balance of the Old”. Read
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Viewpoint: Lord Heseltine’s plan would allow Liverpool to follow Hamburg’s lead
Nov 29 2012 | Business Opinion
IN HIS recent report – No Stone Unturned in Pursuit of Growth – Lord Heseltine urges Whitehall to unleash cities to drive their own destinies. Read
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ITV and BBC bosses, who have called a Christmas Day “truce” and arranged their schedules to avoid any clash between their big shows, Call The Midwife and Downton Abbey. So now we get to watch both. In full. Yay.
Nov 29 2012 | Politics News
In the spirit of Christmas Day truces, it would be nice to see employees of both broadcasters meeting on neutral ground for a football match – although you just know that Sky would snap up the TV rights. Read
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The Big Interview: Aidan Kehoe Q&A
Nov 29 2012 | Politics News
Age: 50 Read
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Taste Test: Moon and Pea on Lark Lane in Liverpool
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Life
John Sutton on why you shouldn’t expect the moon on a stick in Lark Lane Read
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Wine: It’s the season to party ... there’s a few Christmas crackers here
Nov 29 2012 | Liverpool Life
I REALLY don’t give a fizzy hoot that I’m talking about sparkles again. As the season to be jolly is looming, what better way is there to celebrate than by clasping a flute of sparkles. Read
