Liverpool News for 15 April 2008

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Rhys Jones murder: Twelve arrested, including prime suspect Apr 15 2008

THE main suspects in the Rhys Jones murder inquiry were today being quizzed by detectives.Read

The Liverpool squad amongst the fans at the 19th Hillsborough Memorial service at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Hillsborough: Liverpool FC to play Celtic FC in benefit match at Anfield Apr 15 2008

THE Liverpool FC and Celtic FC teams that played days after the Hillsborough tragedy will play a benefit match at Anfield on the 20th anniversary of the disaster.Read

Ethel Austin site on School Lane in Knowsley Business Park

Mersey jobs fears as Ethel Austin goes into administration Apr 15 2008

DISCOUNT store chain Ethel Austin has gone into administration putting hundreds of jobs at risk.Read

Everton and Tesco revise new stadium plans Apr 15 2008

LAST-MINUTE changes were today made to plans for Everton FC’s new stadium in Kirkby.Read

Artist's impression of plans for a new office/leisure development at Josephine Butler House, situated at the junction of Hope Street and Myrtle Street in Liverpool

Storm over Josephine Butler House row emails Apr 15 2008

A WAR of words has broken out between a millionaire property magnate and a tour guide over the £100m transformation of Liverpool’s Hope Street.Read

Extra 11,000 Paul McCartney concert tickets in bid to cover costs Apr 15 2008

THOUSANDS of extra tickets are to go on sale for Sir Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Sound concert, on June 1, to cover mounting costs.Read

Domestic violence victims forced to sleep on lilos Apr 15 2008

A LEADING Liverpool councillor has hit out at the use of make-shift “lilo” style beds for domestic violence victims.Read

Could a University of Wirral be on the way? Apr 15 2008

PLANS to create a “University of Wirral” were today unveiled.Read

Rugby League star saved from jail term for domestic violence - by his girlfriend Apr 15 2008

A RUGBY League player who smashed his girlfriend’s head on the floor has escaped prison after she refused to give evidence against him – and in fact spoke in his defence.Read

Gangland ‘fixer’ for Steven Gerrard goes on the run Apr 15 2008

AN UNDERWORLD enforcer who saved Liverpool FC star Steven Gerrard from a gangster nicknamed “The Psycho” was on the run from police last night.Read

Ringo Starr's Culture opening cost Liverpool £50,000 Apr 15 2008

RINGO STARR’S appearance at Liverpool’s Capital of Culture opening weekend cost the city more than £50,000, the Daily Post can reveal.Read

Team-mates dedicate victory to roof-fall rugby player Apr 15 2008

TEAM-MATES of a critically injured rugby star have dedicated their cup final victory to him and vowed to bring the trophy to his hospital bedside in Liverpool.Read

Top lawyer launches his latest thrillers Apr 15 2008

RISING to the top of one profession can be difficult enough, never mind mastering two completely different fields.Read

Tesco shopping trolleys and their contents will be going greener, the firm has said

Tesco back down amid anger at "cowshed" in Mossley Hill Apr 15 2008

ANGRY residents confronted Tesco representatives about a massive extension to the supermarket chain’s Allerton store last night.Read

Brian May’s university rhapsody Apr 15 2008

THE fourth Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University was solemnly installed yesterday to the sound of a trumpet fanfare.Read

William Hague rallies Tory faithful in Merseyside Apr 15 2008

FORMER leader of the opposition William Hague spent last night rallying Conservative candidates across Merseyside.Read

Peter Mayhew who played Chebacca in the Star Wars films

The Star Wars Force is with you – at Wallasey Apr 15 2008

THE magic of Star Wars will be coming to life in a world near you this weekend.Read

Busk Idol wins licence to sing Apr 15 2008

A CROXTETH busker was crowned the first Merseytravel “Busk Idol” and received a special permit allowing him to perform at key rail and bus stations.Read

Poets in residence: Mersey trio get permanent home Apr 15 2008

THE archives of the Liverpool Poets – Roger McGough, Adrian Henri and Brian Patten – are being made available to the public after being acquired by the University of Liverpool.Read

Olympic hero Roger Black signs up for lunch Apr 15 2008

LEGENDARY British athlete Roger Black will be the guest speaker at this year’s NSPCC Safe Place sporting lunch.Read

Pervert gran and husband jailed over porn pictures Apr 15 2008

A WOMAN who took pictures of her 70-year-old husband sexually abusing a six-year-old girl has been jailed.Read

Students’ plea for freedom rejected Apr 15 2008

TWO Liverpool University students who beat up a football supporter have failed in their bids to be freed from jail, despite telling judges their futures were in tatters.Read

Lawyer’s view of soccer row Apr 15 2008

A LIVERPOOL specialist in shareholder disputes and shareholder rights has spoken out about the current situation at Liverpool Football Club, with one of the co-owners calling for the chief executive to step down.Read

Law firms remain upbeat in face of economic crisis Apr 15 2008

MANAGING partners throughout Merseyside say the global credit crunch is affecting the financial performance of the region’s law firms, but remain upbeat about the rest of the year.Read

New guide urges disabled to take the plunge and visit leading attractions Apr 15 2008

TWO Merseyside attractions feature in the first-ever Rough Guide to Accessible Britain.Read

Crash victim was on final trip before settling down Apr 15 2008

THE Northwich trip leader who died in a coach crash in Ecuador was taking part in her final expedition before settling down, her family has said.Read

Schools a step closer to merger Apr 15 2008

PLANS to scrap two schools and plug a £290,000 debt have moved a step closer.Read

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