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2013
Articles from 31st Jan 2013
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Everton FC move for Alvaro Negredo ruled out by agent as Blues seek deadline day addition to squad
Jan 31 2013 | Everton FC News
EVERTON manager David Moyes looks like he will have to land an as yet mystery target if he is to add to his squad in the final hours of the January transfer window. Read
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Everton FC 2 West Brom 1
Jan 31 2013 | Everton FC News
A DOUBLE strike from full-back Leighton Baines helped Everton to victory over West Bromwich Albion – a win which reduced the gap to fourth place to just a single point. Read
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Everton FC boss David Moyes hails Leighton Baines as he eyes La Liga deadline day swoop
Jan 31 2013 | Everton FC News
DAVID MOYES believes there is no better left-back than Leighton Baines at present – as he looked to Spain to bolster his squad on transfer deadline day. Read
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Everton FC 2 West Bromwich Albion 1: Leighton Baines calls the tune as Blues seal huge win
Jan 31 2013 | Everton FC News
SUCH is his love for music, Leighton Baines featured in the NME recently highlighting artists to watch in the coming year. Read
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Arsenal 2 Liverpool FC 2
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL may still not have beaten a team in the top half of the table this season. Read
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Arsenal 2 Liverpool FC 2: Reds hit by Gunners fightback in Emirates thriller
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL FC were only able to take a point from the Emirates Stadium despite taking a two goal lead in a thrilling Barclays Premier League clash. Read
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Philippe Coutinho happy to sign for Liverpool FC and ready to prove himself in the Premier League
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool FC News
PHILIPPE COUTINHO is confident he will have no problems adapting to the Premier League after completing his £8.6million transfer from Inter Milan. Read
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Dawkins slams 'redundant' religion
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Prominent atheist professor Richard Dawkins described religion as "redundant and irrelevant" as he took on the former Archbishop of Canterbury in a debate. Read
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Seabirds coated in sticky substance
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
A rescue operation is under way after 100 seabirds were washed up on the south coast covered in an unidentified sticky white substance. Read
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PM welcomes Lockerbie police visit
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
British police investigating the 1988 Lockerbie bombing are to visit Libya for the first time. Read
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Briton loses Bali appeal battle
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has lost a High Court battle over a UK Government refusal to fund her appeal against a death sentence imposed by an Indonesian court after she was found guilty of drug smuggling. Read
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Burger King drops processing plant
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Burger King have dropped the Irish food processing plant which supplied burgers contaminated with horse DNA. Read
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Policeman held over Mitchell 'leak'
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
A police officer responsible for protecting Government officials has been arrested over alleged leaks to the media about the "plebgate" affair. Read
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Defence spending plans clarified
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Downing Street has been forced to concede that the defence budget would not be immune from further cuts in the next public spending round. Read
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Cameron pledge over Libyan security
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has promised more help to improve the capacity of the police and army in Libya as he made an unannounced visit to the country. Read
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Rogue tweets announce HMV job cuts
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Staff at collapsed music and entertainment chain HMV used the company's official Twitter account to announce their own "mass execution" as administrators axed nearly 190 jobs. Read
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Banks to pay out on mis-sold swaps
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Britain's biggest banks are to begin the process of compensating thousands of small businesses after a review found more than 90% had been mis-sold complex financial products. Read
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Lockerbie police to visit Libya
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
British police investigating the Lockerbie bombing are to visit Libya. Read
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Government 'breaking up' NHS claim
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
The Government has been accused of "breaking up" the NHS after announcing a downgrading of accident and emergency and maternity services to deal with huge financial losses at a trust which went into administration. Read
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A&E department to be downgraded
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
An A&E department and maternity services at a major hospital will be downgraded, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt told MPs, just days after more than 25,000 people protested against the plans. Read
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Ryanair told to pay compensation
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Budget airline Ryanair has been ordered to pay compensation to passengers stranded after the 2010 volcano eruption in Iceland, leaving the door open for a raft of claims, but also a potential increase in ticket prices. Read
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Centre charged over girl boat death
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
A water sports centre is to be charged with corporate manslaughter over the death of an 11-year-old girl who was hit by a speedboat, prosecutors have said. Read
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Man guilty of supplying Duggan gun
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
A man has been found guilty of supplying a gun to Mark Duggan, whose fatal shooting by police just minutes later sparked the 2011 summer riots. Read
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PM pledges to bolster Libya forces
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has pledged help to bolster the police and army in Libya as he made an unannounced visit to the country. Read
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Campbell wins elephants story cash
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has accepted "substantial" libel damages at the High Court over a false story that she was planning to organise an elephant polo match in India for her partner's birthday. Read
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FCO accused over Bali appeal cash
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
The Government has been accused of breaching the "fundamental rights" of a British grandmother sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug smuggling by refusing to pay for legal representation as she battles for her life. Read
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Police numbers lowest for a decade
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
The number of police officers serving in England and Wales has hit its lowest level in a decade, Home Office figures show. Read
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Anti-EU Tories 'tiny' minority
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Cabinet minister Ken Clarke has insisted that Conservative MPs wanting Britain to leave the European Union are in a "tiny" minority and that David Cameron could not "conceivably" campaign for a No vote in his promised referendum. Read
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DfT scraps Great Western bidding
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
The Department for Transport has scrapped plans for a bidding competition for the franchise to run Great Western rail services. Read
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Confusion on defence spending plans
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron's plans for Armed Forces spending after 2015 have been plunged into confusion as the Defence Secretary was unable to confirm an apparent commitment to above-inflation budget rises. Read
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Man held over knife attack murder
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a teenager believed to have been attacked by a gang wielding swords and knives. Read
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PM 'to honour defence budget rises'
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron will honour his commitment to above-inflation rises in the defence budget after 2015, senior sources have indicated. Read
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Morning news headlines for January 31, 2013
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
BRITAIN and Algeria could work together to respond to any future hostage crisis, under a deal unveiled by David Cameron; millions of low-income households face a steep rise in their council tax bills from April and the MoD has been warned any further cost-overruns on its equipment programme could jeopardise its future plans for the armed forces. Read
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£5.2bn 'lost yearly in tax evasion'
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Tax evasion is depriving the UK economy of at least £5.2 billion a year, according to research published by Oxfam. Read
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Ministers 'lied to' over rail deal
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
A Government department has been slammed for being "irresponsible" over its role in the collapse of the £5 billion West Coast Mainline rail contract. Read
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Cash boost to aid struggling pupils
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Secondary schools are to be given extra money to help pupils who are falling behind in English and maths, it has been confirmed. Read
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'Lack of coherence' to exam reforms
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Government plans to axe GCSEs in favour of a new exam could fail to help less able pupils and leave some subjects with discredited qualifications, a cross-party group of MPs has warned. Read
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MPs support international students
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
International students should be removed from the Prime Minister's key immigration target to support economic growth, a group of influential MPs and peers have said. Read
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Care 'could consume half spending'
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Health and social care could consume half of government spending in 50 years' time, a think tank has predicted. Read
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MoD warned about cost overruns
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
The Ministry of Defence has been warned by the Whitehall spending watchdog that any further cost-overruns on its equipment programme could jeopardise its future plans for the armed forces. Read
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'£5.2bn lost yearly in tax evasion'
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Tax evasion is depriving the UK economy of at least £5.2 billion a year, according to research published by Oxfam. Read
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Households facing council tax rise
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
Millions of low-income households face a steep rise in their council tax bills from April, according to new research. Read
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PM to honour defence budget rises
Jan 31 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron will honour his commitment to above-inflation rises in the defence budget after 2015, senior sources have indicated. Read
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Mr Brocklebank: ‘There truly is only one thing worse than being talked about ... ‘
Jan 31 2013 | Comment
SOON enough Liverpool’s central library will re-open following its £50m refurbishment. And so many millions of pounds worth of treasures will return from their current sojourn deep underground in a Winsford salt mine to re-take pride of place on the shelves. Read
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Gary Bainbridge: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo-Boo
Jan 31 2013 | Comment
I HAVE never worked in retail, unless you count the week I spent on the tuck shop in school. Read
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Stock Market report: January 31, 2013
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
London’s blue chip share index enjoyed its best January for 24 years despite ending the month with a disappointing session for UK blue chips. Read
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Law firm DWF in talks to acquire rival Cobbetts
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
LIVERPOOL business and corporate law firm DWF is on the verge of a takeover of troubled rival Cobbetts. Read
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Pochin's reports progress
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
Cheshire construction and property firm Pochin’s revealed better turnover and profit figures for the six months to November 30, today. Read
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Proventec reduces annual losses
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
Steam cleaning specialist Proventec saw full year losses tumble, it revealed today. Read
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Investec sees total operating income rise 1%
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
Investec, the South African financial group which includes a Liverpool office in Old Hall Street’s The Plaza, said total operating income for the nine months to December 31 was 1% ahead of the previous year in a trading update today. Read
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Real Good Food Company remains on track
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
Toxteth-based The Real Good Food Company reported lower than anticipated activity during its third quarter, in a trading update today. Read
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New CFO unveiled at Sportech
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
Walton-based gaming group Sportech has announced the appointment of Cliff Baty as its chief financial officer. Read
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Santander grows profit after tax and boosts housing market
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
Santander UK announced it increased profits after tax by 4% to £939m today. Read
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Merged fund management firm Quilter Cheviot in search for new premises
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
NEWLY merged fund management firm Quilter Cheviot is searching for larger office space in Liverpool city centre to accommodate all of its staff. Read
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HS2 director claims high speed track could yet reach Liverpool
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
A NON-executive director of HS2 has held out the hope that high-speed rail track could yet extend the whole way into Liverpool’s Lime Street station. Read
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Dantec targets Spain for exports
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
WIRRAL hose maker Dantec has clinched its first European distributor partnership of 2013 in a deal with Spanish agent Murguia Tecnotech. Read
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Liverpool firm LumbaCurve International latest to receive backing from North West Fund
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
THE North West Fund for Biomedical has backed a Liverpool medical services firm, and revealed a sharp increase in investments. Read
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CPUK secures first contracts in expansion to Cumbria
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
SKELMERSDALE-based builder Construction Partnership UK (CPUK) has won contracts to build two major retail development projects in Cumbria worth £6.3m. Read
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Energy giant Wood Group PSN recruiting 250 to growing oil and gas industry
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
ENERGY company Wood Group PSN is looking to take on another 100 staff at its Runcorn base – and is recruiting another 150 staff in Liverpool Bay. Read
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Indian backing for Liverpool's International Festival of Business
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
The Northern arm of India’s version of the Confederation of British Industry has agreed to promote Liverpool’s International Festival of Business (IFB) 2014. Read
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Vehicle hire firm Bank View embarks on expansion drive
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
BOOTLE commercial vehicle hire company Bank View Hire is expanding on the back of better sales and profits. Read
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Haydock firm Golfbuggyhire gets Royal seal of approval
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
A HAYDOCK golf buggy supplier has been given the Royal seal of approval. Read
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Renewable energy can fuel turnover boost for Kimpton
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
BROMBOROUGH-based Kimpton Building Services says winning a Government standard for installing green energy products will boost its campaign to drive turnover to £15m and create 10 jobs by 2015. Read
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Reputation.com founder: Liverpool is the right place for a tech business
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
THE founder of Silicon Valley tech firm Reputation.com says he made an “entrepreneurial” decision to choose Liverpool ahead of London as his UK base. Read
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Ryanair and Easyjet remain optimistic, despite tough conditions
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
THERE were encouraging signs of improved profitability at both of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s two largest operators in recent days. Read
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Ben Hatton: Brands must focus on women
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
DO BRANDS and retailers pay sufficient attention to the differing ways that men and women use digital channels? Read
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MP hails expertise of Runcorn aeronautical specialist APPH
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
GRAHAM Evans, the Conservative MP for Weaver Vale, has carried out a fact-finding visit of a key aeronautical plant in Runcorn. Read
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Safety shower firms sees sales double
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
A NORTH West safety shower and eyebath manufacturer saw turnover more than double last year. Read
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InfraRed plans multi-million pound revamp of St John’s Shopping Centre
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
LIVERPOOL’S St John’s Shopping Centre is to get a multi-million pound makeover. Read
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Refurb at Maxwell Hodge Heswall office
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
MAXWELL Hodge has invested in a refurbishment of its Wirral office space. Read
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On the move . . .
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
WORKPLACE peacemaker Acas has appointed a new regional director for the North of England, which covers the Liverpool area. Read
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Business Style: What are the best smartphones for business?
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
Tony McDonough investigates the best mobiles on the market for the business user Read
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Beware impact on global economy of a currency war
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
ONE of the stories investors should keep a close eye on this year is the developing currency war. Read
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Diary of an entrepreneur:
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
WHEN I embarked on my degree in biochemistry at the University of Kent I had no idea where my career would take me. Read
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Social enterprise employment lawyer Advoco aims to make a difference
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
MERSEYSIDE Employment Law (MEL), the community law centre and registered charity, has set up a new arm aimed at helping businesses become, and remain, compliant with the latest legislation. Read
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Atlantic Tower Hotel celebrates 40 years
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
THE Atlantic Tower by Thistle hotel, located in Liverpool’s central business district and close to the River Mersey, is this year celebrating its 40th birthday. Read
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Hoteliers cut rates amid rooms growth
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
THE city’s hotel sector is continuing to mushroom – despite a recent report calling for a halt to allow the market to catch up with the number of rooms now on offer. Read
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Past Business: ICI’s office designed for stilettos
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
NOWADAYS, developers promoting new offices tend to focus on issues such as sustainability and car parking. But when ICI opened its offices at The Heath in 1962, it had other priorities. Read
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Profile: How The Heath became a model for the UK science sector
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
Alistair Houghton meets JOHN LEWIS, managing director of SOG, in Runcorn Read
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EAD granted ABS status
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
LIVERPOOL solicitors EAD has become the latest firm to be licensed as an Alternative Business Structure (ABS). Read
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AdviserPlus to take on extra staff in 2013
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
A WIRRAL firm that provides outsourced professional services across the UK is to create at least 50 jobs this year. Read
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NewBuy scheme growing in popularity
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
A SCHEME to give home-buyers with smaller deposits a helping hand to buy a new-build property has reached a milestone of 3,000 reservations. Read
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Lloyds reports rise in North West corporate lending
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
LLOYDS BANK Commercial Banking’s total committed lending figures to mid-sized businesses and large corporates in the North West increased to £1.36bn during the first three quarters of 2012, a rise of 11% compared to the same period in 2011. Read
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Small Business of the Week: Alex Franklin’s Albatross Clothing making a difference
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
A LIFE-threatening condition as a youngster inspired Alex Franklin’s carpe diem attitude which has seen the 22- year-old open a fashion business aimed at making an ecological difference. Read
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Aaron & Partners recruit five on back of its most successful year
Jan 31 2013 | Business News
CHESTER law firm Aaron & Partners LLP continues its growth drive with the recruitment of five new specialists across its family, real estate, litigation and marketing teams. Read
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Developers to submit new 18-hole golf course plans
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
AMBITIOUS plans for a major 18-hole golf course near Southport have been unveiled. Read
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Mystery remains over death of Liverpool woman Nicole Falkingham
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
DETECTIVES are working to piece together the final hours of the wife of one of Merseyside’s most prominent businessmen. Read
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Jennifer Ellison set for return to West End stage
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL stage star Jennifer Ellison has joined the cast of the West End’s Singin’ In The Rain as silent movie actress Lina Lamont. Read
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Doubts over when Wirral’s ITC will open
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
A KEY development intended to kick-start the £4.5bn Wirral Waters scheme may not be ready in time for next year’s International Festival of Business. Read
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The Who to play at Liverpool’s Echo Arena in June
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
MOD legends The Who will return to Liverpool for a special gig at the Echo arena. Read
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Singers wanted for Sister Act musical choir
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
SINGERS have the chance to perform in the Sister Act musical when it comes to the Liverpool Empire. Read
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Birkenhead’s Williamson Art Gallery reopens after refurbishment
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
THE newly restored Williamson Art Gallery will re-open tomorrow after a two-month closure for renovation. Read
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Queen Mary 2 to run first Cunard Liverpool sailings in 45 years (GALLERY)
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
THE first chance to sail in and out of Liverpool on the world’s largest ocean liner, Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2, will take place this spring. Read
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Girl, 4, has her vital wheelchair stolen
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl was left without her specially designed wheelchair after thieves broke into her parents’ home in the middle of the night. Read
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“Secret” Spanish police investigation has left us in legal limbo says son of missing Wirral woman
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
THE son of a Wirral woman who went missing on a walking holiday in Lanzarote has spoken of his frustration at the secrecy surrounding the investigation into her disappearance. Read
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Speke Hall gardens closed and delays on West Kirby railway line as high winds batter Merseyside
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
HIGH winds buffeted Merseyside, causing travel delays and damage to property Read
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Unions fear for patient care over Royal Liverpool hospital job cut proposals
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
BOSSES at Liverpool’s Royal hospital are being urged to rethink plans to shed up to 600 jobs. Read
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Plans to give Merchant Taylors’ School in Crosby a £5m upgrade set for approval
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
PLANS to give a prestigious Merseyside school a £5m upgrade are set to be given the go ahead. Read
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Motorists to be hit by 10p rise in Mersey Tunnel tolls from April
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
MERSEY tunnel tolls are to increase by 10p from April, the Post can reveal. Read
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Redrawing of Parliamentary constituencies in Merseyside is suspended
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
CONTROVERSIAL plans to redraw Parliamentary constituencies in Merseyside were voted down by Liberal Democrat MPs. Read
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Revealed: Wirral Coroner under investigation by Office for Judicial Complaints
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
THE Wirral Coroner is under investigation over his personal conduct after his business partner made up invoices and took money from clients. Read
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Public inquiry head in Thornton Relief Road after CPO appeals
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
A PUBLIC inquiry is due to begin over the controversial plans for a relief road in Sefton. Read
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Poignant tribute for cricketer’s funeral
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool News
THE family of a talented cricketer who died suddenly after a brain haemorrhage have asked mourners to wear cricket jumpers to his funeral. Read
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TV COLUMN: David Higgerson takes a look at what was on the box this week
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool Arts
In my local Tesco, I can still buy discounted Christmas tree chocolates. They’re right next to the Easter eggs. Read
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MUSIC INTERVIEW: Donny Osmond on bringing his Vegas show Donny and Marie to Liverpool's Echo Arena
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool Arts
As he brings his hit Stateside show to Britain former teen idol Donny Osmond tells Andy Welch he’ll never tire of showbusiness Read
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Laura Davis: In one of the darkest periods of modern history art brought hope for a brighter future
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool Arts
IT’S pretty harsh to have fled your own country where you’re accused of being an enemy of the state only to be arrested in the next one because of your nationality. Read
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Northern drama comes to Lantern Theatre in Liverpool
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool Arts
A RAINY night in Manchester and Colin arrives home – finally – with fish and chips. Read
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THEATRE INTERVIEW: Roger McGough on The Misanthrope at the Liverpool Playhouse
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool Arts
Roger McGough thought twice before deciding to adapt his third Molière play, he tells Laura Davis Read
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Everything Everything interview: Summer riots inspired new direction
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool Arts
TWO years since they burst onto the music scene with a bang, Everything Everything are back with a new sound and a new direction. Read
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CLASSICAL REVIEW: German Romantics, Philharmonic Hall
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool Arts
ALL the hallmarks of a heavy-going couple of hours were there. The overture to a frustratingly tragic Wagner music-drama and the introspective intensity of Brahms. So it was down to Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto to lighten the mood. Read
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THEATRE INTERVIEW: Shaun Mason on Spike Theatre’s Sink or Swim at the Liverpool Playhouse Studio
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool Arts
THERE’S just a month to go before Sink or Swim opens at the Playhouse Studio and the cast have only just begun creating it. They know it’s going to be about three shipwrecked men floating alone in a boat with a single oar, but beyond that it’s all up for grabs. Read
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Jol takes trio on loan
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Fulham manager Martin Jol took to the loan market to strengthen his squad on deadline day, bringing in three new players. Read
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Gunners swoop for Monreal
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Arsenal left it late but managed to get a signing in before the transfer window shut, securing defender Nacho Monreal from Malaga on a long-term contract. Read
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Potters win race for Butland
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Stoke have completed the signing of England international goalkeeper Jack Butland from Birmingham. Read
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Mixed day for Redknapp
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp managed to secure three of his transfer targets for QPR today, but it was the man he did not get who attracted the most attention. Read
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Twelvetrees aims to seize his chance
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Billy Twelvetrees is determined to lay permanent claim to the England inside centre jersey after being awarded his Test debut in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland. Read
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Coombs ready to take his chance
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Andrew Coombs intends being around the Wales squad "for a good few years" after being plucked from relative obscurity and handed his Test match debut in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. Read
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Dawkins eager to grasp Villa opportunity
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Simon Dawkins is determined to make the most of his second chance in the Barclays Premier League after confirming his move from Tottenham to Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season. Read
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Samba beaten by Odemwingie for drama
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
QPR broke their transfer record on a hectic deadline day but the signing of Christopher Samba was overshadowed by a bizarre situation involving Peter Odemwingie. Read
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Albion deny Odemwingie is a done deal
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Confusion surrounded the future of West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie on Thursday night as he arrived in London for talks with QPR, only for his club to deny giving him permission to do so. Read
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Redknapp's still keen to recruit
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is hoping to bring in Jermaine Jenas and Andros Townsend before the transfer deadline closes. Read
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Cottagers land Manolev
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Fulham have confirmed the signing of Bulgaria international right-back Stanislav Manolev from PSV Eindhoven on loan until the end of the season. Read
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Hodgson quizzed on Beckham return
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Roy Hodgson is not expecting David Beckham's high-profile move to Paris St Germain will herald a return to the England fold. Read
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PSG win battle for Beckham
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Former England captain David Beckham completed his move to Paris St Germain on Thursday and said he had to turn down offers from England because he could not bear to face Manchester United. Read
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Villa seal Sylla deal
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of French midfielder Yacouba Sylla from Ligue 2 outfit Clermont Foot on a three-and-a-half-year contract. Read
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Beckham passes medical at PSG
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
David Beckham is set to join Paris St Germain after passing a medical at the French club. Read
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Murray to miss Davis Cup tie
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray will miss Great Britain's Davis Cup tie against Russia at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on April 5-7 to focus on the clay season. Read
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Graham signs for Black Cats
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Sunderland have completed the signing of Danny Graham from Swansea for £5million. Read
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Cole set to join the hundred club
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Ashley Cole is in line to become the seventh player to win 100 England caps after being named in Roy Hodgson's squad for next week's friendly with Brazil at Wembley. Read
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Coombs named in Wales line-up
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Andrew Coombs will make his Test debut when Wales launch their RBS 6 Nations title defence against Ireland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Read
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QPR break transfer record for Samba
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
QPR have forked out a club record fee to secure the signing of Anzhi defender Christopher Samba on a four-and-a-half year deal. Read
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Koukash completes Salford takeover
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Millionaire racehorse owner Marwan Koukash has completed his purchase of Super League club Salford City Reds. Read
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McLaren provide launch with a difference
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
McLaren conjured a dramatic unveiling of their latest challenger ahead of the 2013 Formula One season. Read
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Canaries swoop for Becchio
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Norwich have signed striker Luciano Becchio from Leeds in a swap deal for Steve Morison, the Barclays Premier League club have announced. Read
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Becchio close to Canaries move
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Leeds striker Luciano Becchio has passed a medical at Norwich and is expected to complete his move to the Barclays Premier League club in the next few hours. Read
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Beckham poised to join PSG
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
David Beckham is set to join Paris St Germain today and is on his way to the French capital for a medical. Read
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Samba close to QPR switch
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Christopher Samba is edging closer to a move to QPR after manager Harry Redknapp revealed the defender had passed a medical. Read
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Scharner returns to Wigan
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Wigan have confirmed the signing of Paul Scharner on loan from Hamburg for the rest of the season. Read
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Twelvetrees to make England bow
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Uncapped Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees will make his England debut in Saturday's Calcutta Cup game against Scotland after being selected in place of the injured Manu Tuilagi. Read
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Balotelli completes AC Milan move
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Mario Balotelli has completed his move to AC Milan, the Barclays Premier League champions have confirmed. Read
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Armstrong: I'm the fall guy
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Lance Armstrong has claimed he has been made a fall guy for cycling's doping problems and labelled International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid "pathetic". Read
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Rodgers: Ince move unlikely
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Manager Brendan Rodgers signed one player and gave up on another on Wednesday night, all while being impressed with the ones he already has at Liverpool. Read
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Everton interested in Negredo
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Everton boss David Moyes was keeping his cards close to his chest as Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo emerged as a surprise candidate to replace failed transfer target Leroy Fer. Read
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Koukash to reveal plans for Reds
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Racehorse millionaire Marwan Koukash is set to outline his plans to transform the fortunes of beleaguered Super League club Salford City Reds. Read
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Beattie: England to cope without Tuilagi
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Johnnie Beattie insists Scotland will not have it easy at Twickenham despite England lining up without Manu Tuilagi. Read
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Lancaster handed powerful new position
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Stuart Lancaster will have his mind focused solely on his primary role today when he names the England team to place Scotland in the opening round of the RBS 6 Nations. Read
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Broad comes through bowling session
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad has bowled outdoors for the first time since having to leave England's Test tour of India with a bruised heel six weeks ago. Read
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Balotelli poised to complete Milan move
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Mario Balotelli has said he would have run to Milan to sign for his boyhood club. Read
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Moyes hails class act Baines
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Everton manager David Moyes believes Leighton Baines has established himself as one of the best left-backs in the world - even with an injured ankle. Read
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Jol pleased with 'important' win
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Fulham manager Martin Jol is expecting a busy transfer deadline day to follow Wednesday night's "vital, vital" defeat of West Ham. Read
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Benitez baffled by late collapse
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez was at a loss to explain his side's woeful collapse as Adam Le Fondre struck twice in the last eight minutes to help Reading snatch a draw against Chelsea. Read
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Wenger wants defensive improvement
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger acknowledged his Arsenal side have defensive problems to face after their 2-2 draw with Liverpool, but urged the club's fans to have faith in his players as they pursue a Champions League spot. Read
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Fergie impressed with Carrick honesty
Jan 31 2013 | National Sport
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has accepted the blame for Southampton's goal at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed. Read
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Tranmere Rovers manager Ronnie Moore eager to keep ‘cultured’ defender Zoumana Bakayogo
Jan 31 2013 | Other Football
DEFENDER Zoumana Bakayogo has turned himself into a “cultured, attacking left-back” with Tranmere this season according to manager Ronnie Moore, who is keen to keep the Frenchman at Prenton Park. Read
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Tranmere Rovers FC plan for the best-case scenario
Jan 31 2013 | Other Football
TRANMERE are grappling with unfamiliar but welcome problems as they mount a strong challenge for promotion from League One for the first time in almost a decade. Read
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Blue Watch: Everton weren’t pretty, but they were effective
Jan 31 2013 | Other Football
WHILST not pretty, Everton’s FA Cup win at Bolton Wanderers last Saturday afternoon was enough to avoid a potential banana skin and book a fifth round trip against Oldham Athletic. Read
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Transfer deadline day live updates from 7am
Jan 31 2013 | Other Football
LIVERPOOL FC and Everton FC will both be looking to snap up a signing or two before the transfer deadline day ends - follow live updates from 7am here. Read
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Rugby union: Widnes round-up
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
FOR the umpteenth time this season, Widnes were left kicking their heels as their latest attempt to get a game played once again fell foul of the heavy snow fall on Friday night. Read
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Rugby union: Liverpool St Helens round-up
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
IT’S A case of ‘will the last person out turn off the lights’ at Liverpool St Helens in the month of February as astonishingly there will be no first or second XV games played at Moss Lane during that time. Read
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Rugby union: Waterloo
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
AFTER two weeks of inactivity, Waterloo return to action this weekend away to league leaders Chester. Read
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Super League XVII: A team-by-team guide
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
BRADFORD BULLS Read
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Rugby union: Birkenhead Park
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
THE National 3 North programme was again obliterated due to the ongoing wintry conditions with Park's clash with Sandal being called off on Friday afternoon. Read
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Rugby league: Super League XVIII is crucial for the future of the sport
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
Super League XVIII is set to be a seminal season for rugby league. Ian Doyle reports... Read
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Liverpool Post columnist Brian Barwick appointed chairman of the Rugby Football League
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
FORMER Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick has been appointed as the new chairman of the Rugby Football League. Read
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Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood edges into European Tour’s top 100
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
TOMMY FLEETWOOD has gained an early toe-hold in the crucial top 115 on the European Tour order of merit. Read
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Chance to play Open venue Royal Liverpool in 2013 Wirral Classic
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
PREPARATIONS are already underway for the return of the Open to Royal Liverpool – even though there are still some 18 months to go. Read
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Merseyside and Cheshire golf news
Jan 31 2013 | Other Sports
A FORMER Cheshire pro has been named Welsh PGA Professional of the Year. Read
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Mark Lawrenson: FA Cup shocks prove my point about Premier League defending
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
PEOPLE suggest the magic of the cup competitions is still alive given the shocks that have occurred in the FA Cup and League Cup this season. Read
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Mark Lawrenson: Brendan Rodgers shouldn’t blame his youngsters for FA Cup shock at Oldham
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
BRENDAN RODGERS was wrong to have a go at Liverpool’s youngsters after their FA Cup calamity at Oldham Athletic at the weekend. Read
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Red Watch: Embarrassment for Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers’ men at Oldham
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
FA CUP shocks are like practical jokes – great fun when they’re happening to anyone else but you. Read
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Mark Lawrenson: Oldham will be no match for a strong Everton side
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
OLDHAM may have done for Liverpool, but I can’t see Everton having the same problems in the next round of the FA Cup. Read
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Sport on TV: February 2
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
THURSDAY Read
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Winning Post: What bookies want you to know – and what they don’t
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
ACCORDING to a bit of old Evans family wisdom, if something looks like an elephant, sounds like an elephant and acts like an elephant, it is probably an elephant. Read
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Sean McGuire: FA Cup shocks made it a great weekend for sports fans
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
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Ian Doyle: The British and their ability to moan about top-class athletes
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
THERE’S something curiously British about our ability to moan. Read
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Sean McGuire: Appointment of Brian Barwick as Rugby League chairman could be impetus to much-needed reform of the game
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
RUGBY league is a sport that has long lacked strong leadership, with many of its structural and tactical weaknesses being the fault of the decisions and fantasies of its governing body. Read
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Sean McGuire: Lance Armstrong can learn a lesson from the Dwain Chambers case
Jan 31 2013 | Sport Opinion
DWAIN CHAMBERS has applauded Lance Armstrong’s confession on the grounds that “being honest - I would say that is what any person in life should do”. Read
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Viewpoint: New schemes can be successful with hard work and attention to detail
Jan 31 2013 | Business Opinion
TTHERE is no doubt that disappointing sales figures in the month before Christmas have fuelled fears that the retail and leisure sector remains far from recovery. Read
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Alex Turner: Success has many fathers
Jan 31 2013 | Business Opinion
BUSINESS and enterprise as they are widely understood are based on a mythologised concept of The Founder. It is, of course, the premise for shows like Dragons’ Den and has also helped boost the reputations of celebrity entrepreneurs such as Lord Sugar. Read
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Liverpool cruise business grows
Jan 31 2013 | Politics News
LIVERPOOL Cruise Terminal is set to see its busiest season yet since opening in 2007. Read
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Tarantino: ‘A wild over-reaction to my quite gentle questioning’
Jan 31 2013 | Politics News
GURU-MURTHY’S fame extended well beyond Channel 4 News’s loyal 800,000 nightly viewers this month as he became an internet hit. Read
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Jan 31 2013 | Politics News
Children: Welcome Read
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Emma Johnson: Rihanna for River Island, Timberlake and Tom Ford... fashion faces the music
Jan 31 2013 | Liverpool Life
FASHION went pop this week with details on a couple of huge singer-designer collaborations. First up, on Monday, Rihanna gave us a sneak peek at the looks from her eagerly awaited first fashion range. Read
