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RLPO brings down curtain on Southport Classics concerts

RLPO brings down curtain on Southport Classics concerts

THE ROYAL Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra brought this year’s Southport Classics concerts to a climax on Saturday night. Read

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Labour demand to suspend city council boss is rejected

LIVERPOOL council’s opposition leader and chief executive should undertake mediation following a breakdown in their relationship, a panel has ruled. Read

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Liverpool’s economy boosted by £3m

LIVERPOOL’S new waterfront Arena and convention centre is pumping £3m a week into the city’s economy, the Daily Post can reveal. Read

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Businesses asked to provide training for children in care

LIVERPOOL council’s leader last night called on businesses to do their part in helping children in care get vital work experience and training. Read

Future in the balance for senior council officials

THE two most senior officials at Liverpool City Council will today come under pressure as the future of their jobs is discussed by a powerful panel. Read

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Sell-off bid fails for key Baltic Triangle site

A KEY gateway site over-looking Liverpool’s historic waterfront is likely to be left semi-derelict for years, after a marketing campaign to 800 developers failed to find a buyer. Read

Work due to start on Hall Lane bypass in autumn

WORK on a much awaited bypass that will improve traffic flow between the Liverpool city centre, Edge Lane and the M62 is set to start in the autumn. Read

Works to close lane of Strand

ONE lane on a busy section of Liverpool’s Strand will be closed until the end of August. Read

Pioneering track laying machine brought in for £7.9m rail tunnel expansion

A PIONEERING machine, used only a handful of times in the UK, has helped lay tracks in a key rail project to create a fast route into the Port of Liverpool. Read

Works to close lane of Strand

ONE lane on a busy section of Liverpool’s Strand will be closed until the end of August. Read

Top brass get lower rises than others, report says

MERSEYSIDE councils have rewarded their chief executives with pay rises generally lower than the national average, latest figures reveal. Read

Urban renewal experts gather

REGENERATION experts will gather in Liverpool for the inaugural Northern Urban Regeneration Exhibition and Conference next week. Read

Rafa Benitez and Kenny Dalglish give support to AFC Liverpool

THE new amateur football club AFC Liverpool has been backed by Liverpool FC managers past and present Rafael Benitez and Kenny Dalglish. Read

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Everton drop plan to host LFC fans

Everton drop plan to host LFC fans Read

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Economy bonanza as golf and tall ships bring in the crowds

David Bartlett and Jennifer O’Mahony look at the Mersey economic spin-offs from the Open golf and the Tall Ships Read

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Labour call to suspend city chief executive

LIVERPOOL’S main opposition Labour Party has demanded the suspension of city council chief executive Colin Hilton, the Daily Post can reveal. Read

Police face a Tall order in dealing with a million visitors expected in Merseyside this weekend to see the 70 sailing ships extravaganza and the Open Golf championship at Birkdale

Tall order as ships spectacle sails in

Police face a huge task in dealing with a double extravaganza in Merseyside this weekend.David Bartlett reports Read

Liverpool's famous waterfront at night

MPs demand inquiry on private health deal

AN INDEPENDENT inquiry should be held into the privatisation of part of the NHS in Liverpool, MPs have ruled. Read

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Culture Company threatens to sue former chief executive

LIVERPOOL Culture Company has threatened to sue its former chief executive Jason Harborow. Read

Culture Company’s media manager to leave during Liverpool’s flagship year

LIVERPOOL Culture Company’s £70,000 head of communications has announced he is leaving, half way through the city’s flagship year. Read

Author Profile

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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