Oct
2007
Articles from 24th Oct 2007
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Kate McCann in tears as she begs for help to find Madeleine
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
Kate McCann broke down in tears as she made a heartfelt appeal for help in finding her daughter in a television interview broadcast tonight. Read
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Sparkler fire leaves family of five homeless
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
A FAMILY-of-five was made homeless when a sparkler gutted their Liverpool home. Read
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Benefit fraud trial mayor victim of 'grudge'
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
A former mayor and his wife were accused of swindling benefits because of political grudge against him, a court heard today. Read
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Third man charged with Tommy Harrison murder
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
Merseyside Police have charged a third man over the killing of a father-of-one murdered after attending a family party in Liverpool. Read
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Liverpool teacher is a real life Superman
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
A LIVERPOOL teacher today told how he foiled three armed robberies in just years. Read
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Mystery over Sefton GP's suspension
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
A MERSEYSIDE GP has been suspended from practising while a probe is carried out. Read
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Hospital hires 'spies' to check up on staff
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
UNDERCOVER patients are being sent into hospitals to spy on staff. Read
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Nurse is struck off for trying to kill
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
A NURSE who tried to kill two elderly patients was struck off yesterday, the Nursing and Midwifery Council revealed. Read
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Madeleine McCann's grandparents reveal their torment
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
THE Liverpool grandparents of Madeleine McCann last night admitted that it was becoming harder to remain positive about finding the missing four-year-old. Read
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Don't bring back terraces, says Hillsborough group
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
FOOTBALL fans should be allowed to stand up at matches again despite the Hillsborough disaster, the government will be told today. Read
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Drivers to face delays on M56
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
DRIVERS using the M56 will face delays from this weekend as work gets underway to replace overhead lighting. Read
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Harry’s happy return to the Anglican cathedral
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
IT’S a landmark which is close to the heart of many a Merseysider, but Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral means more to the Rowbottom family than most. The family, who were involved in its construction for generations, made an emotional return this week to celebrate the 80th birthday of the last of them to have worked there. Read
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Gangmaster loses operating licence
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
A SOUTHPORT gangmaster who employed immigrant agricultural workers has lost his licence after a string of safety breaches were discovered. Read
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Alex smells success in her new venture
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
THE wife of Liverpool football star Steven Gerrard is set to follow fellow WAGS in launching her own fragrance. Read
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Developers save Littlewoods building
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
THE future of one of Liverpool’s most iconic buildings, the one-time Littlewoods pools headquarters, was assured yesterday after planners approved a £65m redevelopment plan. Read
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‘Green space’ campaigners halt plans to build school
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
PROTESTERS have succeeded in halting plans to build a school on Millbank playing fields, off West Derby and Bankfield Roads in Tuebrook. Read
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Charity loses windmill scheme
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
CHILDREN’S charity KIND yesterday lost its battle to build a power-generating windmill in the heart of Liverpool’s historic Canning Quarter. Read
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Penny Lane tram stop expansion rejected
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
PLANS to extend the world-famous tram stop featured in the Beatles hit Penny Lane, were finally turned down yesterday. Read
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Farmer’s unusual harvest wins environment award
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
A UNIQUE scheme by a Chester farmer to feed giraffes using willow which he cut back to create a wetland habitat for birds has won him an environmental award. Read
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Cash machine raiders flee empty-handed
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
A GANG of thieves failed in their attempt to break into a cash machine at the Ikea furniture store in Warrington. Read
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Turner prize judges gather for a night of Late at Tate
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
FORMER Turner Prize winners and competition judges will be taking part in this month’s Late at Tate evening being held this evening. Read
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Chinese Arch has paint job for 2008
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S famous Chinese arch has been “stunningly” restored to ensure it looks its best for the city’s culture year. Read
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Youngsters brandish guns in vile gang YouTube video
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
TWO months after 11-year-old Rhys Jones was tragically shot dead, youngsters from Liverpool are still glorifying gang violence and gun crime in shocking videos posted on internet websites. Read
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Plans for Chester site is ‘19th century masterplan’
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
PLANS to transform a former petrol station in a conservation area close to Chester city centre would “complete the masterplan of a 19th-century city architect”. Read
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Spaceport crowds become a force to be reckoned with at Star Wars event
Oct 24 2007 | Liverpool News
RECORD crowds of more than 4,000 saw the magic of Star Wars come alive at Spaceport at Seacombe ferry terminal with Darth Vader, stormtroopers and a host of stars from the smash hit films. Read
