Updated 6:21pm 30 May 2012

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Government 'will support car industry- - unions

UNION boss Tony Woodley said he was confident the government will support the UK car industry after meeting Prime Minister Gordon Brown today.Read

Wirral council cuts given go-ahead amid angry scenes

A CASH-STRAPPED council has backed plans to close libraries and sports centres – with limited reprieves for some buildings.Read

Merseyrail services hit after woman struck by train

A WOMAN suffered serious head and leg injuries after being struck by a Merseyrail train this afternoon.Read

Ex-bouncer charged 'astronomical' interest on loans

A FORMER nightclub bouncer made threats and charged “astronomical” rates of interest on thousands of pounds of loans he provided, a court heard today.Read

Steven Gerrard assault charge: Another man arrested

ANOTHER man has been arrested over a brawl in Southport which Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard is appearing in court for later this month. Read

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Sean Finnan: Family devastated by tragic murder

THE family of this Liverpool man have urged witnesses to his murder to come forward.Read

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Four arrested over Stockbridge stolen bike murder

THREE people were arrested today in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old man attacked while trying to recover his younger brother’s stolen bike.Read

Police raid 'sophisticated' cannabis farm in Bootle

POLICE have raided a cannabis farm in Bootle with a street value of almost half a million pounds.Read

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Man shot outside Liverpool nightclub

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been shot outside a Liverpool city centre nightclub.Read

Murder inquiry after man dies of stab injuries

Merseyside Police has launched a murder investigation following the death of a 46 year old local man in the Wirral.Read

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"BBC paid gang member to flaunt gun," court is told

A TEENAGE gang member was paid £50 by a “fixer” to flaunt guns for a BBC programme, a court has heard.Read

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Rafa Benitez slams Fergie complaints about supposed favouritism

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has launched an astonishing attack on his Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson. Watch video here Read

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Peterborough game called off

TRANMERE’S League One encounter with Peterborough was postponed following an inspection of the pitch by match referee Phil Gibbs today.Read

Cristiano Ronaldo writes off Ferrari in crash

MANCHESTER UNITED winger Cristiano Ronaldo today walked away uninjured after writing off his Ferrari sports car in a crash.Read

Prime Minister Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown promises more measures to get banks lending

GORDON Brown today promised further measures in the weeks ahead to get banks lending again, warning that a "vital" function was currently lost to the country.Read

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Government will do "whatever it can to support Jaguar Land Rover"

THE Government will do "whatever it can to support Jaguar Land Rover", the Chancellor said this morning, as some of his policies were branded "absurd" by a Liverpool business leader.Read

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

Liverpool social worker suspended as elderly woman dies in her own home

A VULNERABLE elderly woman was found dead in her own home after social workers in Liverpool failed to make contact with her for three days. Read

Parents of murdered tot Francesca Bimpson, appeal for help in catching the killer

Francesca Bimpson: Parents make appeal after daughter's arson death

A couple whose three-year-old daughter was murdered in an horrific arson attack made a tearful plea for help to catch her killer today.Read

Parts of Wirral water supply to be shut off this evening

WATER supplies to parts of Wirral will be turned off this evening to repair a leaky pipe.Read

Merseyside Marks & Spencer stores will not close

The high street giant announced in its trading update today it plans to shut 27 underperforming stores across the country, including 25 of its M&S Simply Food outlets.Read