Mar
2008
Articles from 6th Mar 2008
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Tom Hicks to fly into UK for talks with Dubai bidders
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
Tom Hicks is expected in London early next week to discuss the future of Liverpool with Dubai International Capital. Read
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Teen jailed after killing man just to get his bike
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy who killed a man by swinging a plank of wood “like a cricketer” at his head simply to steal his bike was jailed for six years. Read
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DIC deal for at least part of Liverpool FC "within days"
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
A DEAL for Dubai International Capital to buy George Gillett’s Liverpool stake could be made in days. Read
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Merseytravel buys the Beatles Story
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
OWNERSHIP of the popular Beatles Story visitor attraction has been taken over by Merseytravel. Read
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Fears for hundreds of Liverpool Royal Mail jobs
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
HUNDREDS of postal jobs are under threat today over fears that Liverpool’s Copperas Hill sorting office could be axed. Read
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Banksy’s Liverpool Love Rat liberated from hoardings after public outcry
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
CAMPAIGNERS have forced Liverpool Culture Company to reverse its decision to cover a priceless Banksy after labelling it an eyesore. Read
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The day Aintree royalty chatted to the real thing
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
A HORSE racing legend declared Aintree Racecourse the best in the world yesterday, as he made an unlikely double act with a princess at the historic attraction. Read
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Coastguards set to hold first strike
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE coastguards will today strike for the first time over low pay which they claim leaves them far behind the other emergency services. Read
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Cathy Tyson to launch 2008 Women’s festival
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
ACTRESS Cathy Tyson was in the city this morning to launch the Blackburne House and Friends Liverpool Women’s Festival ‘08, to showcase of some of the events that will be taking place this year. Read
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New ward for breast cancer brings services to a single site
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
A NEW £1m ward for women who have undergone breast surgery will open its doors for the first time today. Read
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Liverpool's women’s march to be revived after 30-year gap
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE is marking this year’s International Women’s Day on Saturday with a week of events including the revival of the historic Reclaim the Night march. Read
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Care workers fight to keep their jobs as budget cuts begin to bite
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
CARE workers protested outside Liverpool Town Hall last night at the closure of two homes for the elderly. Read
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DIC and George Gillett at deadlock over Liverpool FC deal
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
THE ownership of Liverpool FC last night remained uncertain after talks between Dubai International Capital (DIC) and co-owner George Gillett reached a deadlock. Read
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Ministers accused of letting Liverpool down over culture cash
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL council leader Warren Bradley last night accused the Government of letting the city down in its flagship Capital of Culture year. Read
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Widnes off-licence hit by robbers
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
The robbers threat-ened staff at Jack’s store in Sunningdale Avenue, Widnes, before fleeing with the goods. Read
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Ticketless Everton fans are left feeling blue in Forence
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
EVERTON fans arriving in Florence with expectations of a party atmosphere were left bitterly disappointed last night as bar owners turned them away and all hopes of getting a last- minute ticket were dashed. Read
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Museums chairman to call it a day
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL museums boss Loyd Grossman is to quit in the middle of Capital of Culture year. Read
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Councillors keep tax rise to 2.5%
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
COUNCIL tax payers in St Helens will see their bills increase by 2.5% for the seventh year in a row. Read
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Eight-year-old discovered £66,000 of cocaine in primary school
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
Glyn Sebburn was transporting the high purity class A drugs between two dealers when he was spotted by officers. Read
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Mersey men in £15m bank fraud face jail
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
A GANG of corrupt business-men who exploited a flaw in the banking system to steal more than £15m from a NatWest branch in Merseyside were facing jail yesterday. Read
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A new chapter as ex-world champion promotes reading
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
EVANDER HOLYFIELD, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, will visit Liverpool today to encourage children to read. Read
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Burgling nephew spared prison
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
A THIEF who raided his aunt’s house while she was out has been spared prison. Read
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Talk on wild side
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
AN AWARD-winning wildlife photographer is to speak to the Friends of Martin Mere group. Read
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MPs defy whips over EU treaty ballot
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
THREE Merseyside MPs defied their party leaders last night, but failed in their bid to force a referendum on the controversial EU Treaty. Read
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3,800mph Sky Bolt rocket visits Blue Coat School
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
IT COST £2m, travels at 3,800mph and was yesterday the centre of attention at one of Liverpool’s most successful schools. Read
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Merseytravel bosses pledge a further £600k to investigate electrification of rail line on Wrexham-Wirral-Liverpool route
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
MERSEYTRAVEL bosses pledged to fully fund a further £75,000 investigation into the electrification of the Bidston to Wrexham rail line, a Welsh Assembly Minister revealed yesterday . Read
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Market trader admits selling 500 pairs of fake shoes
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
A MARKET trader has admitting selling thousands of fake designer clothes and shoes. Read
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Fashion house heads for Liverpool
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
THE fashion house behind the Zara brand has chosen Liverpool for its first UK store of another of its leading brands. Read
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Schools urged to act after pupils see sex act video
Mar 06 2008 | Liverpool News
TEACHING unions last night called on all schools to introduce a clear mobile phone policy after police were called to a popular Liverpool girls’ school. Read
