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Union urges rethink on fire centres merger

PLANS to close Merseyside’s fire control centre and answer 999 calls in Warrington should be the subject of an inquiry because of soaring costs, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said last night. Read

A week of competition spread across Merseyside

MORE than 70 free-to-attend sporting events will be held across Merseyside over the next seven days as part of the World Firefighter Games. Read

The statue of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, watches over Liverpool from the top of the Town Hall dome. Picture Howard Davies

Liverpool Council’s women staff paid 25% less than men

WOMEN working for Liverpool city council earn around a quarter less on average than men. Read

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Anfield our only target, says DIC

DUBAI International Capital are “only interested” in buying Liverpool FC, it was confirmed by a source last night, after it was reported the company was bidding for a stake in Manchester City. Read

Firefighters are angry at plans to cut the number of fire engines on Merseyside at night

World Firefighters Games set to get underway

THE World Firefighter Games will start today with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Echo Arena, on Liverpool’s waterfront. Read

Fun on the menu at Wirral Food and Drink Festival

WIRRAL Food and Drink Festival looks to be on course to have a record-breaking weekend, with more than 15,000 visitors yesterday alone. Read

Creamfields celebrates its 10th birthday

AROUND 65,000 revellers descended on rural Cheshire this weekend to celebrate a decade of one of the largest dance festivals in the UK – Creamfields. Read

Cruise liner decision defies the doubters

LIVERPOOL Council leader Warren Bradley last night hailed the announce-ment of next year’s arrival of the Crown Princess as proving Liverpool’s doubters wrong. Read

Culture on every street corner

There will be something for everyone over one of the busiest Capital of Culture weekends, as David Bartlett reports Read

Full listing for this weekend’s Mathew Street Festival

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Festival weekend: this is our time

LIVERPOOL will this weekend cement its reputation as a major music destination, the city’s council leader Warren Bradley said last night. Read

Store is finally given go-ahead

AN EYESORE former industrial site in Litherland is finally to be re-developed into a Tesco superstore, following an eight-year saga. Read

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Scandanavian Hotel site faces 12-month delay as new legal row holds up development

A KEY landmark building, compulsorily purchased by Liverpool Council three years ago to be redeveloped for 2008, will remain derelict for at least another year, it emerged last night. Read

Merseytravel plans to buy more trains, build a new station at Kirkby and modernise Central and Lime Street stations

Fury after rail chiefs jeopardise £20m safety plan for Merseyside’s busiest stations

A KEY £20m investment to improve safety at two of Merseyside’s busiest train stations is under threat. Read

Militant MP Terry Fields to be remembered fondly by colleagues

Militant MP Terry Fields to be remembered fondly by colleagues

A SPECIAL meeting will be held next week to commemorate the life of former Liver-pool Militant MP Terry Fields, who died in June. Read

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Merseyside bankruptcy cases increase by 77%

FRESH evidence of the credit crunch biting in Liverpool emerged last night as latest figures showed the city had the highest increase in bankruptcies in England and Wales last quarter. Read

Cycle hire scheme to beat city snarl-ups

LIVERPOOL is set to introduce a cycle hire scheme in the city centre in a bid to reduce car journeys. Read

Row over bulletproof vests for city officials

A PLAN to provide Liverpool council officials with bullet- proof vests was condemned last night as sending out the wrong message about the city. Read

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Free school meals plan for all Liverpool pupils

EVERY primary school pupil in Liverpool could be offered free school meals under a plan to win the nutrition battle against childhood obesity. Read

Tram driver Trevor cost Merseytravel thousands

MORE than £40,000 was "wasted" on a number of promotional items and toys for Merseyside’s ill-fated tram network, it emerged last night. Read

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David Bartlett covers political and regeneration issues on Merseyside. David was named the O2 Young Reporter of the Year for the North West 2008. Tel: 0151 472 2455

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