Jan
2008
Articles from 24th Jan 2008
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Thomas Harrison murder: Partner speaks of ongoing pain
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
WHEN little Joel Harrison holds a balloon, he releases it high into the sky and watches it sail up to his dad in heaven. Read
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Mersey crime drops to lowest level since 2003
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
VIOLENT crime on Merseyside is at its lowest level for five years. Read
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Ryanair increases check-in charges
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
THE largest airline operating from Liverpool John Lennon Airport is increasing its charge for baggage and airport check-in. Read
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Tom Hicks and George Gillett’s £350m loan hope
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL FC co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett could announce the completion of a £350m refinancing deal with Royal Bank of Scotland and American investment bank Wachovia as early as today. Read
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City council’s IT system hit by new virus
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
COMPUTER engineers at Liverpool City Council have spent the last six days battling a virus that infected the authority’s IT system. Read
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Artist implants ear on to his arm for Liverpool exhibition
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
A NEW exhibition exploring the idea of skin as a place where art, science, philosophy and technology meet, is kicking off the Capital of Culture year at Fact. Read
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Jack Straw pledge over Shields case
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
A FRESH plea was made to the Justice Minister to intervene in Michael Shields’ bid to overturn his sentence yesterday. Read
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Liverpool to stage world’s biggest catwalk
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
THE world’s longest catwalk will herald a spectacular fashion-orientated opening of the £1bn Liverpool One development. Read
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Recruiting drive for new John Lewis store
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
JOHN LEWIS is looking for 10 chefs to work in its store once doors open in May. Read
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Wirral wife so glad to have her Heathrow hero pilot home
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
THE Wirral-born wife of BA crash captain Peter Burkill last night spoke of her continuing sense of disbelief – a week after tragedy was narrowly averted at Heathrow. Read
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Starry-eyed glasses donated for artwork
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
SUPERSTARS Bono and Elton John have added their trademark glasses to a poignant artwork remembering the Holocaust. Read
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University seeks volunteers for bereavement study
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
The findings by the School of Population, Community and Behavioural Science will be used to inform bereavement support services so they can be better equipped to meet people’s needs. Read
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Swimming for adults
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
ADULT swimming lessons have been launched this week at a Wirral sports centre. Read
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Edge Lane demolition "10 times more expensive" than restoring area
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
IT COULD cost 10 times as much to demolish homes on Liverpool’s Edge Lane than refurbish them, a public inquiry heard yesterday. Read
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Capital of Culture Guide is Merseyside’s best-selling book
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
THE official guide to Liverpool’s 2008 celebrations has been declared a sell-out – making it the best-selling book on Merseyside. Read
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Aintree set to break records for National in 2008
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
ORGANISERS of the Grand National meeting at Aintree say they are expecting the highest visitor numbers in the event’s 161-year history for Capital of Culture year. Read
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Liverpool a star for online bookings
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL is rivalling the likes of Amsterdam and Venice for online bookings and searches, according to one of the UK’s leading online tour operators. Read
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Shoppers warned over thieves
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
SHOPPERS in Wirral are being warned to be vigilant by police after a spate of “dipper” thefts. Read
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Transsexual trucker banned from using ladies toilets
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
Ex-soldier Vikki-Marie Gaynor claims she was hounded out of her job after she started wearing make-up and women’s clothes. Read
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Smash and grab raid
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
RAIDERS pulled down part of a wall at Liverpool Parkway South to gain access to a cashpoint early yesterday. Read
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Hung over workers believed to be to blame for New Year rail chaos
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
Grilled by MPs on the fiasco caused by engineering over-runs at Rugby, Network Rail blamed the agency workers who “let down” passengers by failing to show up for work. Read
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Three held after drugs raids
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of possession to supply drugs following two police raids at houses in Wirral. Read
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Region’s police join in massive UK protest march over pay rise
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
POLICE from Merseyside and Cheshire were among an estimated 25,000 angry officers who joined an unprecedented day of action against the level of their pay rise. Read
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Wirral play park battle brings touch of deja vu
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
A WIRRAL councillor whose career started with a battle to save a local park has found herself fighting to ensure its survival again. Read
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Ex-Tory leader accuses Liverpool FC of damaging English football
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
The former Conservative leader picked out the Anfield club as part of a wide-ranging attack on the growing number of foreign footballers in the Premier League. Read
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Beatles roadshow looks at collectables
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
EXPERTS in Beatles memorabilia will be assessing fab four collectables at a road show this weekend. Read
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Priest loses grooming-related jail setence plea
Jan 24 2008 | Liverpool News
Father Jeremiah McGrath, 64, who had worked as a missionary in Africa, gave more than £20,000 to paedophile Billy Adams, who used the cash to shower a 12-year-old with treats and gifts. Read
