Feb
2013
Articles from 8th Feb 2013
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Everton FC captain Phil Neville faces dilemma over playing future
Feb 08 2013 | Everton FC News
EVERTON’S Phil Neville has admitted he’s facing a dilemma over his own future. Read
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Jamie Carragher could bring back Liverpool FC boot room, says Mark Lawrenson
Feb 08 2013 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL FC great Mark Lawrenson says Jamie Carragher could help re-form the LFC boot room after the defender announced he would retire from the game at the end of the season. Read
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Man held in school threats probe
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A British man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill 200 people which led to schools in America beefing up security. Read
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Huge snow storm hits north-east US
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Snow has begun to fall as a massive blizzard approaches the north-east of the US, sending residents hurrying to stock up on supplies ahead of a storm poised to dump up to 3ft of snow from New York to Boston and beyond. Read
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Police must probe NHS deaths - Hunt
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged police to investigate the hundreds of deaths put down to the Mid Staffordshire NHS scandal. Read
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Huhne 'demanded second abortion'
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Chris Huhne demanded that ex-wife Vicky Pryce have a second abortion, which she refused, a court has heard. Read
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Police name house death couple
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Police have named a couple who were found dead at their home after their nine-year-old daughter dialled 999 when she could not wake them. Read
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Sex abuse victim 'failed by courts'
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A mother of four who killed herself during the sex abuse trial of her former teacher was let down by the court system, her family has said. Read
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Paterson to hold horse meat summit
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is to hold a horse meat summit with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and retailers - after it emerged Findus beef lasagnes may have been contaminated since August. Read
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Pryce: I insisted on having baby
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Chris Huhne's ex-wife insisted on having her fifth child, despite her husband demanding she have an abortion, a court has heard. Read
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Assault death police officer named
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A policeman who died after being attacked while off duty has been named. Read
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Two fired after wrong body cremated
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A shocking blunder that led to a wrong body being cremated has led to two funeral workers being sacked. Read
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Parents found dead after girl's 999
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A couple were found dead at their home after their nine-year-old daughter dialled 999 when she could not wake them, police have said. Read
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Accused 'lured officers with call'
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
The families of two murdered policewomen sobbed in court as they listened to details of the "bloody conclusion" to Dale Cregan's alleged string of attacks. Read
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Cameron hails EU budget cut 'first'
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has hailed a real-terms cut in the European Union's next seven-year budget. Read
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Sex abuse victim 'kills herself'
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A woman who was sexually abused by a leading youth choir director is believed to have killed herself during his trial, it can be reported for the first time. Read
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HMV boss goes in latest job cuts
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
HMV boss Trevor Moore has become the latest casualty of another swathe of redundancies at the failed music chain. Read
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Duchess settles phone hacking claim
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
The Duchess of York has headed the list of 17 people who settled their phone-hacking damages claims. Read
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Jail for Chinese artefact thieves
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Two inept thieves who stole Chinese artefacts worth £2 million from a museum but then could not find where they had stashed them have been handed lengthy jail sentences and told the real value of their haul was "immeasurable". Read
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Shot Malala released from hospital
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A Pakistani schoolgirl who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban has been discharged from hospital in the UK after making a good recovery from surgery. Read
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Findus repeats horse meat apology
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Frozen food giant Findus has reiterated its apology over some of its beef lasagne products containing horse meat, after claims that the contamination could stretch back to last summer. Read
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Divorce rate after 10 years static
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
The divorce rate for couples after they have been married 10 years or more is the same as it was in the 1970s, 80s, 90s and 2000s, according to a new report. Read
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Choirmaster guilty of sex abuse
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A top choirmaster and his ex-wife have been convicted of indecently assaulting a former music student more than 30 years ago. Read
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Pryce 'shocked' by Huhne news story
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Vicky Pryce was shocked and horrified, and "wanted to turn the clock back", when the story about Chris Huhne getting someone to take his speeding points hit the headlines, she told a court. Read
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Assaulted police constable dies
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A police constable left with critical injuries after being assaulted while off duty has died in hospital. Read
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Star 'made £900,000 supercar claim'
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson has successfully claimed £910,000 to fix his smashed-up McLaren F1 supercar, it has been reported. Read
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Met to form foreign police unit
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Britain's biggest police force is to forge a unit of foreign officers in a bid to tackle the growing threat from overseas offenders, it has emerged. Read
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Police breached campaigners' rights
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Police breached the rights of campaigners by stopping them from attending a mass rally against the Iraq war, a judge has ruled. Read
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Dawn breaks with no deal on EU cash
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
EU leaders are still struggling to agree a budget deal after all-night talks in Brussels. Read
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Morning news headlines for February 8, 2013
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
THE country’s top nurse has said colleagues who fail to demonstrate “compassion and empathy” to patients have no place in the NHS and food companies will be ordered to test their beef products after some Findus beef lasagnes were found to contain up to 100% horse meat. Read
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Women to attend Bishops' meetings
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Female clergy will be included in meetings of the House of Bishops, in a step towards including women in the leadership of the Church of England. Read
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Packed ferry capsizes in Bangladesh
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A ferry packed with about 100 people has capsized in a river in central Bangladesh after colliding with another boat, police and news reports said. Read
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Tories warned over by-election
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Tories have been warned not to expect a direct boost in support from Chris Huhne's fall from grace as they unveiled their candidate for the Eastleigh by-election. Read
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Huhne ex-wife to continue evidence
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
The ex-wife of former Cabinet minister Chris Huhne is to continue giving evidence at her trial for perverting the course of justice. Read
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Top nurse 'appalled' by scandal
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
The country's top nurse has said colleagues who fail to demonstrate "compassion and empathy" to patients have no place in the NHS, following a damning report into failings of care at Stafford Hospital. Read
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Under-achievement hotspots revealed
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Cities across Britain are "blighted" by hotspots of educational under-achievement, with huge differences in the number of residents with qualifications, according to a new report. Read
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2.3m children 'materially deprived'
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
Some 2.3 million children in the UK are living "materially deprived" lives but are not included in official Government statistics on poverty, according to a report. Read
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DWP 'getting work decisions wrong'
Feb 08 2013 | UK & World News
A leading Government department has been criticised for making wrong decisions on the ability of benefit claimants to work, at "considerable cost" to the taxpayer. Read
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David Charters: My wife suffers torture by words
Feb 08 2013 | Comment
“Do you think we should fly?” asked my wife from her hollow in the delicately plumped cushions of the sofa, as the lovely turquoise of her eyes zoomed over the vivid pages in the glossy magazine. The juices from a pear drop rolled down the groove of my tongue, triggering dizzy pirouettes amid the taste buds. This allowed me a few moments of quiet to consider a reply. Read
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Will Batchelor: Why Chris Huhne (and Gary Bainbridge) fully deserve custodial sentences
Feb 08 2013 | Comment
APART from Gary Bainbridge and Chris Huhne, I would not normally wish a custodial sentence upon any Liverpool Post colleague, past or present. Read
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Ben Hatton: Brands get ready for data rules
Feb 08 2013 | Business News
BRANDS and retailers take note: more data regulations are on the way. So can the “Fair Data” mark fulfil its expectations? Read
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Stock Market report: February 8, 2013
Feb 08 2013 | Business News
The FTSE 100 Index was on the front foot once more as better-than-expected data from China and the US calmed investor nerves after a volatile week. Read
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Bibby Ship Management wins £100m contract
Feb 08 2013 | Business News
Liverpool-based Bibby Line Group has announced a £100m five year deal with oil giant BP. Read
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First picture inside new Titanic hotel in Liverpool
Feb 08 2013 | Liverpool News
IT might not be what you saw in the Hollywood movie, but the owner of Liverpool’s new Titanic Sinking Boutique Hotel believes it’s more luxurious than the original tragic liner of 1912. Read
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Wirral Council continues to offer enhanced redundancy packages
Feb 08 2013 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL council is aiming to avoid compulsory redundancies by continuing to offer an "enhanced" voluntary package to up to 700 staff who could lose their jobs. Read
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Cueto breaks record in Sharks victory
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Mark Cueto broke former team-mate Steve Hanley's Aviva Premiership try-scoring record as Sale Sharks staged a superb comeback to defeat Exeter Chiefs 21-16 at the Salford City Stadium. Read
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Warriors and Wolves share the spoils
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Warrington's veteran stand-off Lee Briers landed the 68th drop goal of his Super League career to earn his side a share of the spoils from a bruising and fiery 17-17 clash against Wigan at the DW Stadium. Read
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Phillips on target as Eagles snatch draw
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Kevin Phillips scored his first goal for Crystal Palace to deny his old club Watford the chance to go second in the npower Championship as they played out a 2-2 draw. Read
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Lancaster calls for peak performance
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Stuart Lancaster warned England will have to play to the very edge of their mental and physical limits if they are to end a decade-long quest and beat Ireland in the hostile surrounds of the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. Read
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Match postponed after road closure
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Friday night's Super League match between Hull and the Bradford at the KC Stadium has been postponed following the closure of the M62. Read
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Cavendish claims Qatar glory
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Mark Cavendish sealed overall victory at the Tour of Qatar with a fourth win in a row. Read
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Mancini gives Bernabeu backing to United
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Roberto Mancini will be cheering Manchester United to Champions League success against Real Madrid next week - but only because it will give Manchester City more chance of retaining their Barclays Premier League title. Read
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Ferguson fined for criticising officials
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been fined £12,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Football Association. Read
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Broad set to manage heel injury
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Stuart Broad knows he may have to bowl with pain in his left heel for the rest of his career unless medics can somehow identify an effective treatment for his rare injury. Read
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Ireland unchanged for England clash
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Ireland have named an unchanged starting XV for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with England at the Aviva Stadium after centre Gordon D'Arcy and flanker Peter O'Mahony were passed fit. Read
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Doubles decider goes Britain's way
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Laura Robson and Heather Watson won a decisive doubles rubber against Portugal to secure Great Britain's second victory at the Fed Cup in Israel. Read
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Australia ease to victory in Sydney
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Australia remain on track for a one-day series clean sweep against the West Indies after coasting to a five-wicket victory in the fourth ODI at the SCG. Read
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Wenger: Wilshere can be one of the best
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger subscribes to England captain Steven Gerrard's view that Jack Wilshere can become one of the best players in the world. Read
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City keeping tabs on Kompany
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City will check defender Vincent Kompany after training on Friday before deciding whether he can feature at Southampton. Read
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Edwards: Poor shots cost us
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
England Women's captain Charlotte Edwards admitted poor shots were to blame for her team's demise as they suffered a painful two-run defeat to Australia in their opening World Cup Super Sixes match. Read
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Ferguson unhappy with Pearce
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has hit out at Stuart Pearce after the England Under-21 boss disclosed the nature of Phil Jones' injury in midweek. Read
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Haskell to face Ireland
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Wasps flanker James Haskell will make his first RBS 6 Nations start in nearly two years when England tackle Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. Read
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UEFA cuts prices for Wembley final
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
UEFA has cut the price of the cheapest tickets for the Champions League final at Wembley compared with two years ago. Read
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Toure - No giving up
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is determined to keep up the fight in this season's Barclays Premier League title race - for the Blues fans who have made him feel so much at home since he joined the club. Read
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Rodgers wants more from Carragher
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is looking for a significant contribution from Jamie Carragher in the remainder of the season after the defender announced plans to retire in May. Read
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Vettel expecting open title race
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Sebastian Vettel believes Lewis Hamilton can still be a contender for this year's Formula One world title. Read
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Broad not underestimating Black Caps
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Stuart Broad predicts his England Twenty20 team will have to be at their very best to beat New Zealand in the three-match series starting at Eden Park on Saturday. Read
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Johnson criticism hits home with Pyrgos
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Scotland interim head coach Scott Johnson must continue to tell his players like it is, scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has insisted. Read
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Hodgson fed up of Rio talk
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
England boss Roy Hodgson is fed up of answering questions about Rio Ferdinand. Read
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Day handed three-week ban
Feb 08 2013 | National Sport
Northampton lock Christian Day has been suspended for three weeks by an RFU disciplinary panel for stamping on an opponent during last Saturday's LV= Cup match at Exeter, the RFU has confirmed. Read
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Ian Doyle: Failure to add to squad may come back to haunt Everton FC
Feb 08 2013 | Sport Opinion
GOODISON, as Everton’s matchday programme has been boasting in recent weeks, will hold a darts exhibition later this year. Some supporters, though, may well have been hosting their own impromptu game at home this week. Read
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Ian Doyle: Now shackles are off Liverpool FC midfielder Steven Gerrard is showing his captain fantastic qualities again
Feb 08 2013 | Sport Opinion
LISTEN to the naysayers, and only a few months ago Steven Gerrard was finished, a washed-up has-been of former greatness who was holding back Liverpool’s brave new era under Brendan Rodgers. Read
