Oct
2007
Articles from 9th Oct 2007
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Knitted breasts project goes worldwide
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
KNITTED breasts that help women learn to feed their babies have won a Liverpool midwife a major award. Read
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Rhys Jones: Teen arrested, gun 'found'
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
A BOY suspected of harbouring the gun that killed 11-year-old Rhys Jones was arrested as he flew back to the UK. Read
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Five arrested in rogue security firm raids
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
FIVE MEN have been arrested after police raided seven addresses as part of a crackdown on rogue security firms. Read
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Liverpool FC legend: Fraud charge ex-mayor could walk up football stairs
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
A FORMER mayor accused of disability benefit fraud used to get free tickets to watch Liverpool in stands accessible by stairs, a court heard. Read
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Developer brings in hotel chain for Wirral resort scheme
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
THE UK’s largest hotel chain, Premier Inns, has agreed a deal for a new Wirral development if ambitious plans for New Brighton are given the green light by planners tonight. Read
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Liverpool mother begs: Give my child a hysterectomy
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
A LIVERPOOL mother has approached Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to see if they will perform an operation to stop her disabled nine-year-old daughter going through puberty. Read
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22 held and drugs seized in crackdown
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
TWENTY-TWO people were arrested for offences ranging from drug dealing to firearms offences and drink-driving, during a week-long anti-social behaviour crackdown in Wirral. Read
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Plea for Marconi pensions to be safeguarded
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
A MASSIVE £2.5bn pension scheme, responsible for thousands of former Merseyside Plessey and Marconi staff, is about to change hands to an offshore company, in a deal worth almost £400m. Read
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Power from the Mersey in 2020
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
PLANS to build a tidal barrage on the River Mersey are expected to be lodged by Mersey Docks and Harbour Company owners Peel Holdings by 2010, it was revealed last night. Read
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Pickets form as talks fail to end Royal Mail strike
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
NEARLY 2,500 postal workers in Merseyside are striking as part of national action against potential job losses, and changes in Royal Mail’s service. Read
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Couple settle Amorous Cat bookshop into its third home
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
Lark Lane’s reputation as a bohemian corner of Liverpool has been firmed up with the return of an old favourite. Vicky Anderson has been to find out what it is Read
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US travel writers take in Liverpool
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
THE biggest-ever group of influential American travel writers and broadcasters arrives in Liverpool today to see what the city has on offer. Read
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Scandal of live-or-die drugs lottery
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
Cancer drug Sutent saved Frank Buckle’s life. He told David Higgerson why more people should be prescribed it Read
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Drugs and treatments turned down by Merseyside and Cheshire PCTs
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
BEXAROTENE – used to treat lung and breast cancer. Read
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Dozens denied vital treatment by NHS bosses
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
AT LEAST 70 people across the region have been denied treatment which doctors believed would save, prolong or greatly enhance their lives, in the past 18 months. Read
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Carol Hopwood looks at personal injury rules
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
SOLICITORS acting for accident victims were delighted to hear the personal injuries small claims limit was to remain at £1,000, after heavy lobbying from insurance companies that it should be increased to £5,000. Read
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Bid to rid Madeleine McCann's parents of suspect status
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
LAWYERS acting for the Liverpool-born mother of Madeleine McCann are fighting to have her suspect status removed. Read
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Classical dance star introduces city to ancient Indian tradition
Oct 09 2007 | Liverpool News
VISITORS to Liverpool’s World Museum yesterday were treated to a display of ancient Indian dancing rarely seen in the UK. Read
