http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/latest-news/ Latest en-gb Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/deadly-spider-in-co-op-bananas-64375-21679884/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:35:17 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/deadly-spider-in-co-op-bananas-64375-21679884/ A cashier felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end after discovering a deadly South American banana spider nestling in a bunch of bananas. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/parents-give-adult-children-21-540-64375-21679823/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:35:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/parents-give-adult-children-21-540-64375-21679823/ More than half of parents are continuing to help their adult children meet day-to-day living costs, a survey shows. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/matthews-faces-court-over-abduction-64375-21679765/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:35:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/matthews-faces-court-over-abduction-64375-21679765/ The mother of Shannon Matthews and a 39-year-old man are to appear in court later to enter pleas in connection with the alleged abduction of the youngster. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/call-to-replace-sats-tests-64375-21679709/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:35:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/call-to-replace-sats-tests-64375-21679709/ National curriculum exams should be scrapped in favour of new functional skills tests, a teachers' leader has said. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/hoy-annoyed-over-political-debate-64375-21679652/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:35:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/hoy-annoyed-over-political-debate-64375-21679652/ Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy has said he feels politicians have tried to "cash in" on his success in Beijing. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/study-radio-djs-encourage-drinking-64375-21679580/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:35:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/study-radio-djs-encourage-drinking-64375-21679580/ Radio presenters - including BBC Radio 1's Chris Moyles - widely encourage drinking, according to a Government-funded study. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/britons-doubt-2012-games-success-64375-21679523/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:35:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/britons-doubt-2012-games-success-64375-21679523/ Most Britons believe the Government is incapable of managing the 2012 Olympics, according to a new survey. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/killed-soldier-to-be-named-64375-21679465/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:35:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/killed-soldier-to-be-named-64375-21679465/ A British soldier killed while on patrol in southern Afghanistan is expected to be named later. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/energy-firms-dividends-rise-257m-64375-21679413/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:35:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/energy-firms-dividends-rise-257m-64375-21679413/ Pressure for a windfall tax on the energy companies has intensified with the disclosure that the biggest suppliers increased their dividend pay-outs to shareholders by £257 million last year. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/union-fury-over-fuel-payment-u-turn-64375-21679352/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:35:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/05/union-fury-over-fuel-payment-u-turn-64375-21679352/ The decision to rule out cash handouts for households struggling with soaring fuel bills has been blasted by unions as a "downright disgrace". http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-special-features/2008/09/05/a-cause-worth-giving-your-life-for-64375-21679260/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-special-features/2008/09/05/a-cause-worth-giving-your-life-for-64375-21679260/ On returning to his native Liverpool, one of Britain’s greatest trade unionists and a Spanish Civil War veteran revealed his undying passion for humanity. David Charters reports http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-special-features/2008/09/05/any-dream-will-do-even-if-you-are-at-work-64375-21679257/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-special-features/2008/09/05/any-dream-will-do-even-if-you-are-at-work-64375-21679257/ EVEN in their teeny-bopping, screaming hey-day, television’s favourite plastic pop group, The Monkees, were not regarded as being among the world’s top philosophers. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/09/05/time-for-review-on-recruitment-64375-21679238/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/09/05/time-for-review-on-recruitment-64375-21679238/ TO BORROW from Oscar Wilde, to lose to one civic official with a hefty payout may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like carelessness. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/09/05/blow-our-trumpet-64375-21679220/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/09/05/blow-our-trumpet-64375-21679220/ AS WHAT is clearly a fairly hefty – in the sense of gravitas, naturally – delegation, led by council supremo Warren Bradley, prepares to bang the drum for Liverpool in Shanghai again, presumably they are busy boning up on their Mandarin and getting to grip with the myriad levels of Chinese social and diplomatic graces. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/letters-to-editor/2008/09/05/our-heritage-is-disregarded-64375-21679216/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/letters-to-editor/2008/09/05/our-heritage-is-disregarded-64375-21679216/ TUESDAY’S Daily Post lead article extolled the development of Salthouse and Canning docks as a visitor attraction. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/09/05/this-morning-may-be-a-suitable-time-to-recount-the-story-of-one-of-the-strangest-concerts-i-have-ever-attended-it-happened-many-years-ago-at-the-royal-festival-hall-and-was-a-bbc-third-programme-presentation-by-the-bbc-symphony-orchestra-conducted-by-walter-goehr-64375-21679197/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/09/05/this-morning-may-be-a-suitable-time-to-recount-the-story-of-one-of-the-strangest-concerts-i-have-ever-attended-it-happened-many-years-ago-at-the-royal-festival-hall-and-was-a-bbc-third-programme-presentation-by-the-bbc-symphony-orchestra-conducted-by-walter-goehr-64375-21679197/ After the Hall added a bizarre twist by putting out all the lights before the concert began, the Roman Carnival Overture of Berlioz was played followed by a Mozart Horn Concerto with soloist Dennis Brain. Then, before we had hardly settled, came the interval. The second half was devoted to the first performance in this country of a new piece by Olivier Messiaen, the Symphonia Turangalila. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-special-features/2008/09/05/the-daily-post-has-teamed-up-with-echo-arena-liverpool-to-allow-a-family-of-four-to-swim-alongside-marlin-and-dory-on-their-daring-search-of-the-big-blue-64375-21679193/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-special-features/2008/09/05/the-daily-post-has-teamed-up-with-echo-arena-liverpool-to-allow-a-family-of-four-to-swim-alongside-marlin-and-dory-on-their-daring-search-of-the-big-blue-64375-21679193/ We are giving away four tickets for Disney on Ice’s Finding Nemo for the September 24 show, plus a Disney on Ice goody bag. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/federer-battles-into-last-four-64375-21679172/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:15:21 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/federer-battles-into-last-four-64375-21679172/ Roger Federer kept his bid for a first Grand Slam title of the year alive with a straight-sets quarter-final victory over qualifier Gilles Muller at the US Open on Thursday. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/hammers-dismiss-curbishley-complaints-64375-21678901/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:45:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/hammers-dismiss-curbishley-complaints-64375-21678901/ West Ham vice-chairman Asgeir Fridgeirsson has rejected comments by outgoing manager Alan Curbishley that the club's transfer policy represented a "breach of trust and confidence". http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/fuel-bills-payment-ruled-out-64375-21678693/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:05:14 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/fuel-bills-payment-ruled-out-64375-21678693/ Households will not receive one-off payments to help with their soaring energy bills, Government sources said. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/pm-vows-to-fight-oil-dictatorship-64375-21678635/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:05:13 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/pm-vows-to-fight-oil-dictatorship-64375-21678635/ Gordon Brown has vowed to free Britain from the "dictatorship of oil" with billions of pounds invested in nuclear and renewable energy sources to counter the effects of soaring world oil prices. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/keegan-leaves-newcastle-64375-21678507/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:45:14 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/keegan-leaves-newcastle-64375-21678507/ Kevin Keegan has resigned as Newcastle manager, the League Managers Association have confirmed. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/murray-demands-many-happy-returns-64375-21678399/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:15:17 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/murray-demands-many-happy-returns-64375-21678399/ Andy Murray believes improving his service return will help him finally beat nemesis Rafael Nadal and reach his first grand slam final. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/arachnophobes-too-terrified-by-la-machine-to-visit-city-64375-21678346/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:56:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/arachnophobes-too-terrified-by-la-machine-to-visit-city-64375-21678346/ THE arrival of the mysterious giant spider in Liverpool has left many arachnophobics too terrified to enter the city. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/sinister-giant-weaves-a-web-of-magic-64375-21672439/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/sinister-giant-weaves-a-web-of-magic-64375-21672439/ THE mysterious giant spider prowling Liverpool streets took a rest last night in readiness for its next appearance. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/sefton-council-bounced-into-opposing-blues-stadium-plan-64375-21678332/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:34:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/sefton-council-bounced-into-opposing-blues-stadium-plan-64375-21678332/ SEFTON council was “bounced” into opposing Everton and Tesco’s plans for a giant development in Kirkby, its leader claimed today. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/alexander-escapes-holyrood-ban-64375-21678250/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:05:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/alexander-escapes-holyrood-ban-64375-21678250/ Former Scottish Labour Party leader Wendy Alexander has escaped a Holyrood ban after MSPs voted against imposing the sanction. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/soldier-killed-in-afghan-blast-64375-21678179/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:05:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/soldier-killed-in-afghan-blast-64375-21678179/ A British soldier has been killed on patrol in southern Afghanistan. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/branson-to-attempt-sailing-record-64375-21678022/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:35:19 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/branson-to-attempt-sailing-record-64375-21678022/ British billionaire Sir Richard Branson is back in the business of chasing speed records on the high seas - this time with his family. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/riera-s-old-employers-worry-benitez-64375-21677836/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:15:17 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/riera-s-old-employers-worry-benitez-64375-21677836/ Rafael Benitez welcomed new signing Albert Riera to Anfield on Thursday - then admitted the player's former Premier League employers could be title rivals this season. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/birmingham-consider-move-for-boateng-64375-21677773/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:15:17 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/birmingham-consider-move-for-boateng-64375-21677773/ Birmingham are considering a loan move for Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who is among the players that have put Damien Comolli's influence at White Hart Lane in the spotlight. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/heathrow-jet-crash-caused-by-ice-64375-21677208/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:05:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/heathrow-jet-crash-caused-by-ice-64375-21677208/ The crash of a British Airways jet at Heathrow Airport this year was probably caused by ice restricting the flow of fuel to the engines, investigators said. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-style-city/2008/09/04/abigail-clancy-i-have-a-passion-for-fashion-64375-21670664/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-style-city/2008/09/04/abigail-clancy-i-have-a-passion-for-fashion-64375-21670664/ Emma Johnson talks to model Abigail Clancy about her new television show and her life as a Wag http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/the-urbanite/2008/09/04/fashion-victim-hopefully-the-jeans-genie-will-answer-my-prayers-64375-21670665/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/the-urbanite/2008/09/04/fashion-victim-hopefully-the-jeans-genie-will-answer-my-prayers-64375-21670665/ I AM currently in the grasp of a frightful anxiety. It engulfs me every time “Dress Down Friday” comes around. It wells up inside me whenever I go to the wardrobe. Because I know that time is nearing which every woman dreads. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-style-city/2008/09/04/fashion-dame-s-collection-is-child-s-play-64375-21676956/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:40:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-style-city/2008/09/04/fashion-dame-s-collection-is-child-s-play-64375-21676956/ THIRTY-SIX school- children helped Vivienne Westwood design her AW08 Gold Label collection. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/letters-to-editor/2008/09/04/no-respect-for-the-elderly-64375-21670998/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/letters-to-editor/2008/09/04/no-respect-for-the-elderly-64375-21670998/ MR CAMERON makes many valid points in his letter about pensioners being ripped off (Tuesday, September 2). The way the elderly are treated in this country is nothing short of a disgrace. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/capello-keeping-tabs-on-rio-64375-21676763/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:15:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/capello-keeping-tabs-on-rio-64375-21676763/ Rio Ferdinand will travel to Barcelona for England's World Cup opener with Andorra despite missing training for the second day running. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/count-me-out-of-west-ham-job-pearce-64375-21676718/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:15:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/count-me-out-of-west-ham-job-pearce-64375-21676718/ England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant manager's job at West Ham following Alan Curbishley's resignation. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/louis-saha-desperate-to-lose-sicknote-label-64375-21670962/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/louis-saha-desperate-to-lose-sicknote-label-64375-21670962/ SO frequent were his visits to the treatment room at Manchester United, he was given the unfortunate nickname ‘Sicknote Saha’. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/dorn-seals-quins-switch-64375-21676478/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:45:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/dorn-seals-quins-switch-64375-21676478/ Australian stand-off Luke Dorn will return to London next year after signing a two-year deal with Harlequins. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/cancer-sufferer-in-drug-court-fight-64375-21676150/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:05:17 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/cancer-sufferer-in-drug-court-fight-64375-21676150/ A cancer sufferer has taken his battle for access to a life-prolonging drug to the High Court. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/bodyguard-suspended-for-leaving-gun-64375-21676089/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:05:17 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/bodyguard-suspended-for-leaving-gun-64375-21676089/ Tony Blair's former close protection officer has been "removed from operational duties" after leaving a gun in a coffee shop, police said. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/met-chief-denies-he-is-being-ousted-64375-21676041/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:05:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/met-chief-denies-he-is-being-ousted-64375-21676041/ Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair has denied he was being ousted from his job saying: "The report of my death is an exaggeration." http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/interest-rates-held-for-fifth-month-64375-21675961/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:05:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/interest-rates-held-for-fifth-month-64375-21675961/ There was no sign of relief for hard-pressed homeowners and borrowers after the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold for the fifth month in a row. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/giants-complete-carney-deal-64375-21675925/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:15:24 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/giants-complete-carney-deal-64375-21675925/ Controversial half-back Todd Carney on Thursday completed his move to England when he signed a three-year deal with Huddersfield. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/o-loughlin-blow-for-england-64375-21675890/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:15:22 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/o-loughlin-blow-for-england-64375-21675890/ England's Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin has been ruled out of the World Cup after failing to recover from a shoulder injury. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/new-city-owners-thinking-large-scale-64375-21675782/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:15:22 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/new-city-owners-thinking-large-scale-64375-21675782/ Manchester City managing director Garry Cook has warned the Premier League that the Blues' new owners are thinking 'large scale' - and that could include a bid for Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/pm-gordon-brown-pays-tribute-to-liverpool-s-success-64375-21675532/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:47:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/pm-gordon-brown-pays-tribute-to-liverpool-s-success-64375-21675532/ PRIME Minister Gordon today praised Liverpool’s “extraordinary success” as European Capital of Culture on a visit to the city. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/09/04/rafael-benitez-defends-tactics-for-aston-villa-game-64375-21673656/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:18:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/09/04/rafael-benitez-defends-tactics-for-aston-villa-game-64375-21673656/ LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has defended his tactics at Aston Villa. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/09/04/fans-back-jamie-carragher-s-view-on-playing-for-country-64375-21670804/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/09/04/fans-back-jamie-carragher-s-view-on-playing-for-country-64375-21670804/ And even some of England’s most fanatical followers have admitted that they fully understand the defender’s stance. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/09/04/i-won-t-freeze-jermaine-pennant-out-insists-rafael-benitez-64375-21671031/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/09/04/i-won-t-freeze-jermaine-pennant-out-insists-rafael-benitez-64375-21671031/ RAFAEL BENITEZ has assured Jermaine Pennant he won’t freeze him out at Liverpool. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/09/04/written-in-the-stars-big-names-at-bluecoat-literary-festival-64375-21670691/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/09/04/written-in-the-stars-big-names-at-bluecoat-literary-festival-64375-21670691/ THE Bluecoat has announced its first major literary festival. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/09/04/creation-from-the-waste-we-discard-64375-21670690/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/09/04/creation-from-the-waste-we-discard-64375-21670690/ ARTS collective Red Dot is hosting Liverpool’s first recycling week as part of an initiative to get people making art from found materials. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/09/04/travis-lead-the-way-at-academy-festival-64375-21670689/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/09/04/travis-lead-the-way-at-academy-festival-64375-21670689/ THE On Song festival, a showcase of the best- established and up-and- coming musical talent, comes to Liverpool this year. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/court-blow-for-spire-campaign-64375-21670957/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/court-blow-for-spire-campaign-64375-21670957/ CAMPAIGNERS last night refused to be defeated after a religious court ruled that a “landmark” Victorian church and spire can be demolished. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/merseyside-pubs-ignored-by-national-eating-guide-64375-21671007/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/merseyside-pubs-ignored-by-national-eating-guide-64375-21671007/ MERSEYSIDE may pride itself on the improved quality of its pub grub. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/rachel-jones-accused-the-madness-just-happened-to-me-64375-21675033/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/rachel-jones-accused-the-madness-just-happened-to-me-64375-21675033/ A WOMAN has described to a jury how she stabbed a mother-of-two in the heart. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/union-stalwart-jack-jones-opens-show-64375-21670991/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:40:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/union-stalwart-jack-jones-opens-show-64375-21670991/ THE grand old man of trade unionism has known them all in his time – prime ministers and chancellors, the knights of industry and the lords of inherited wealth. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/liverpool-among-britain-s-top-breaks-64375-21670992/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:50:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/liverpool-among-britain-s-top-breaks-64375-21670992/ LIVERPOOL has fought off tough competition to be rated the UK’s third favourite city for holidays. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/cold-war-vulcan-bomber-lifts-off-to-be-air-show-s-star-attraction-64375-21671013/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/cold-war-vulcan-bomber-lifts-off-to-be-air-show-s-star-attraction-64375-21671013/ THE Cold War’s iconic Vulcan bomber will fly at this weekend’s Southport Airshow. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/merseyrail-pledge-extra-space-on-peak-hour-trains-64375-21671011/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:30:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/merseyrail-pledge-extra-space-on-peak-hour-trains-64375-21671011/ MERSEYRAIL is to strengthen its peak-hour services to Southport and Hunts Cross from next week. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/charity-s-new-leader-rises-to-challenge-64375-21671038/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/charity-s-new-leader-rises-to-challenge-64375-21671038/ THE new chief executive of The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation in Liverpool says she is looking forward to the challenge. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/conductor-simon-rattle-makes-sentimental-journey-home-64375-21671016/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/conductor-simon-rattle-makes-sentimental-journey-home-64375-21671016/ MUCH-LOVED conductor Sir Simon Rattle returns to his home town tonight for a hugely- anticipated performance at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/gillmoss-site-is-named-for-20m-recycle-plant-64375-21674956/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/gillmoss-site-is-named-for-20m-recycle-plant-64375-21674956/ MERSEYSIDE’S biggest recycling plant is to be built on a 22-acre site in Gillmoss, Liverpool. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/french-fuel-prices-subsidised-by-us-64375-21674945/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/french-fuel-prices-subsidised-by-us-64375-21674945/ A MERSEY MP yesterday accused a French-owned energy firm of stinging British families with sky-high prices rises – to keep bills down on the other side of the Channel. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/everton-fc-pledge-to-fight-on-for-kirkby-stadium-64375-21672437/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:52:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/everton-fc-pledge-to-fight-on-for-kirkby-stadium-64375-21672437/ EVERTON FC last night said it remains committed to relocating to Kirkby and will fight a public inquiry called into the scheme by the Government. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/kp-calls-for-england-evolution-64375-21674750/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:45:27 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/kp-calls-for-england-evolution-64375-21674750/ Kevin Pietersen has challenged England to continue improving after rain foiled their bid to claim a NatWest Series whitewash over South Africa and secure second place in the world rankings. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/serena-sister-battle-had-final-feel-64375-21674691/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:45:26 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/serena-sister-battle-had-final-feel-64375-21674691/ Serena Williams admitted her straight sets quarter-final victory over sister Venus at the US Open on Wednesday felt every bit as tense as a final. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/murder-hunt-police-raid-house-64375-21674518/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:05:23 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/murder-hunt-police-raid-house-64375-21674518/ Police hunting the killers of two Chinese students have raided a house doors from where the victims' bodies were found. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/cameron-collects-pakistan-souvenirs-64375-21674450/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:05:23 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/cameron-collects-pakistan-souvenirs-64375-21674450/ David Cameron visited a women's education centre in Pakistan - and came away with a gift for fashion-loving wife Samantha. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/briton-killed-in-gulf-crash-64375-21674370/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:35:22 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/briton-killed-in-gulf-crash-64375-21674370/ A Briton was killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of Dubai, the country's civil aviation authority has said. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/house-prices-fall-at-record-rate-64375-21674348/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:35:20 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/house-prices-fall-at-record-rate-64375-21674348/ The rate at which house prices are falling hit a new record in August with the Halifax index recording double-digit annual drops for the first time ever, figures showed. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/dup-urges-end-of-ira-statement-64375-21674280/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:35:20 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/dup-urges-end-of-ira-statement-64375-21674280/ The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has underlined its demand for the republican movement to confirm that the IRA is gone for good. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/shoaib-still-set-on-surrey-stint-64375-21674193/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:45:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/shoaib-still-set-on-surrey-stint-64375-21674193/ Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar remains eager to get his Surrey career under way as soon as possible after being denied entry to the United Kingdom on Wednesday due to visa problems. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/saha-on-the-attack-with-yak-64375-21674154/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:45:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/saha-on-the-attack-with-yak-64375-21674154/ Everton new-boy Louis Saha believes his fledgling partnership with Ayegbeni Yakubu can force Everton into the Barclays Premier League's top four. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/redknapp-no-way-i-d-replace-curbs-64375-21674093/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:45:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/redknapp-no-way-i-d-replace-curbs-64375-21674093/ Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has praised Alan Curbishley for "sticking to his principles" - and insisted there is "no way" he would return to the West Ham hotseat as his successor. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/saha-on-the-attack-with-yak-64375-21674010/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:15:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/saha-on-the-attack-with-yak-64375-21674010/ Everton new-boy Louis Saha believes his fledgling partnership with Ayegbeni Yakubu can force Everton into the Barclays Premier League's top four. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/robinho-rebuffs-criticism-after-city-move-64375-21673905/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:15:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/robinho-rebuffs-criticism-after-city-move-64375-21673905/ Robinho has responded to reports Pele has criticised him for joining Manchester City, insisting the Brazil icon would have done the same. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/roeder-slams-newcastle-tragedy-64375-21673873/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:15:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/roeder-slams-newcastle-tragedy-64375-21673873/ Former Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has labelled the club "a tragedy" going "from one disaster to another" as Kevin Keegan's position as manager remains unclear for a third day. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/hammers-look-forward-64375-21673810/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:15:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/hammers-look-forward-64375-21673810/ West Ham maintain there are "positive" times ahead at Upton Park, despite the resignation and stinging criticism of manager Alan Curbishley. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/murray-keen-to-relax-64375-21673747/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:15:14 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/murray-keen-to-relax-64375-21673747/ Andy Murray will spend the next two days trying to avoid any thought of playing his first grand slam semi-final against world number one Rafael Nadal. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/09/03/jamie-carragher-admits-big-spending-manchester-city-will-be-a-threat-64375-21673628/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:58:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/09/03/jamie-carragher-admits-big-spending-manchester-city-will-be-a-threat-64375-21673628/ LIVERPOOL defender Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City's dramatic transfer deadline day transformation into one of the Premier League's biggest spenders could post a threat to the top four. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/scruton-joins-bulls-64375-21673398/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:45:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/scruton-joins-bulls-64375-21673398/ Bradford have confirmed the signing of prop forward Nick Scruton from Leeds. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/harrington-backs-faldo-s-choices-64375-21673348/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:45:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/harrington-backs-faldo-s-choices-64375-21673348/ Padraig Harrington insists he has no problem with Nick Faldo choosing Paul Casey and Ian Poulter as his two captain's picks for the European Ryder Cup team. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/nadal-still-on-course-64375-21673297/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:45:14 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/nadal-still-on-course-64375-21673297/ Rafael Nadal hit back from a set down against Mardy Fish to secure a place in the semi-finals of the US Open for the first time in his career. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/briton-killed-in-dubai-crash-64375-21673221/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/briton-killed-in-dubai-crash-64375-21673221/ The Foreign Office said it was investigating reports that a Briton died in a helicopter crash in Dubai. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/improve-or-quit-clarke-tells-brown-64375-21673153/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/improve-or-quit-clarke-tells-brown-64375-21673153/ Gordon Brown's leadership was called into further question when former Home Secretary Charles Clarke warned he had just months to prove himself or he would have to "stand down with honour". http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/everton-fc-pledge-to-fight-on-for-kirkby-stadium-64375-21673050/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/everton-fc-pledge-to-fight-on-for-kirkby-stadium-64375-21673050/ EVERTON FC last night said it remains committed to relocating to Kirkby and will fight a public inquiry called into the scheme by the Government. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/blue-watch-let-s-wake-up-to-some-everton-victories-64375-21670807/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/blue-watch-let-s-wake-up-to-some-everton-victories-64375-21670807/ JUST be thankful that the transfer window is closed now and we can all get on with the more straightforward business of trying to win some football matches. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/barry-horne-reactive-transfers-may-still-pay-off-64375-21670975/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/09/04/barry-horne-reactive-transfers-may-still-pay-off-64375-21670975/ CRITICS of football have long insisted that the game has become divorced from reality and the events of the last few days have certainly added weight to their argument. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/dramatic-pictures-of-mansion-blaze-64375-21672556/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:35:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/dramatic-pictures-of-mansion-blaze-64375-21672556/ Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has released dramatic pictures of efforts to contain the blaze that ripped through Christopher Foster's mansion. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/cameron-sees-pakistan-poor-projects-64375-21672481/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:05:14 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/cameron-sees-pakistan-poor-projects-64375-21672481/ David Cameron will round off his trip to turbulent Pakistan by visiting projects designed to help the country's poor. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/economy-on-prime-minister-s-agenda-in-visit-to-liverpool-64375-21672443/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:03:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/04/economy-on-prime-minister-s-agenda-in-visit-to-liverpool-64375-21672443/ Gordon Brown will be in Liverpool today to announce yet more measures as part of his much talked about autumn relaunch. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/legal-aid-u-turn-in-rhys-death-case-64375-21672413/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:35:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/legal-aid-u-turn-in-rhys-death-case-64375-21672413/ A legal aid row threatening the start of the Rhys Jones murder trial has been settled, it has been reported. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/under-fire-brown-launches-fightback-64375-21672356/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:35:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/under-fire-brown-launches-fightback-64375-21672356/ Gordon Brown will press on with his political fightback amid fresh questions over his future leadership of the Labour Government. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/serena-secures-semi-final-spot-64375-21671747/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:45:17 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/national-sport/2008/09/04/serena-secures-semi-final-spot-64375-21671747/ Fourth seed Serena Williams edged a tightly contested quarter-final clash with sister Venus 7-6 (8/6) 7-6 (9/7) to book a place in the last four of the US Open on Wednesday. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/defra-budgets-not-flexible-enough-64375-21671681/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:35:16 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/defra-budgets-not-flexible-enough-64375-21671681/ Environment ministers failed to make their budget flexible enough to deal with last year's floods and outbreaks of foot and mouth disease and bird flu, a group of MPs has said. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/call-for-firms-to-hire-ex-offenders-64375-21671620/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:35:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/call-for-firms-to-hire-ex-offenders-64375-21671620/ More than £300 million a year in taxpayers' money could be saved by helping ex-offenders get jobs, a right-wing think-tank has said. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/school-dinner-culture-change-call-64375-21671563/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:35:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/school-dinner-culture-change-call-64375-21671563/ Headteachers have been urged to make school dinner times more enjoyable in a bid to increase take up amongst pupils. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/women-facing-concrete-ceiling-64375-21671505/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:35:15 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2008/09/04/women-facing-concrete-ceiling-64375-21671505/ Women face "reinforced concrete" in their efforts to advance in politics and business, it has been claimed after new research revealed that progress had stalled, or even gone into reverse.