Jul
2008
Articles from 2nd Jul 2008
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Honorary degrees for Earl of Derby and Sir Drummond Bone
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A NOBLEMAN and a departing university vice-chancellor were awarded honorary degrees for their services to Merseyside today. Read
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FlyGlobeSpan let plane fly from Liverpool with instrument failure
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A BUDGET airline pleaded guilty today to two charges of breaching Civil Aviation rules after it allowed a Boeing 757 to fly in spite of instrument failure. Read
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Shooting victim sought refuge in Liverpool pub
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A MAN sought refuge in a Liverpool pub after he was shot in a late-night attack. Read
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Tate Liverpool tops list of attractions with record number of visitors
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
TATE Liverpool has been named the number one attraction in the city so far this year. Read
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Three more free museums
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
THE Museum of Liverpool, the International Slavery Museum and the University of Liverpool's Victoria Gallery and Museum were yesterday added to the list of museums and galleries that give free access to their permanent collections. Read
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Culture explosion Liverpool on a world stage
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
Five million people have joined in 08 events which have put Liverpool on a world stage. Vicky Anderson reports. Read
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Joey Barton spared jail for assault
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
PREMIER League footballer Joey Barton was yesterday told to set an example to fans who idolised him by the judge who spared him jail. Read
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Madeleine McCann parents face fresh turmoil after reports Portuguese ‘preparing to close case’
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL-BORN Kate McCann and her husband Gerry were left in agonising limbo last night after reports the Portuguese authorities are closing the investigation into their daughter Madeleine’s disappearance. Read
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VGM open to public
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
THE University of Liverpool’s Victoria gallery and museum opened its doors to its first graduates this week. Read
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Hospital festival
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
THE Cardiothoracic Centre in Broadgreen is celebrating changing its name to Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital with a festival on Saturday. Read
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Canoeist rescued from sea
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A CANOEIST had to be rescued when he over-turned at sea last night. Read
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Judge praises dignity of mother stabbed by her son
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A JUDGE has praised the dig-nity of a mother stabbed by her mentally-ill son. Read
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Tories plan to axe RDAs
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A NETWORK of overseas offices to encourage foreign firms to cre-ate jobs in the region will be cut if the Conservatives win power. Read
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City in push for ‘ethical’ pension
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL council is demanding that thousands of local government workers in Merseyside be balloted on whether their pension funds should be invested ethically. Read
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Liverpool fans must pay to join ticket waiting list
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
ANGRY fans last night criticised Liverpool FC after it was revealed those wishing to join the long waiting list for season tickets at the club would now have to pay for the privilege. Read
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Residents are still wary of new West Kirby plans
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
CAMPAIGNERS last night continued their opposition to a major revamp of West Kirby as developers claimed they had the support of most of the community. Read
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Tesco to create 189 jobs
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A NEW Tesco in Chester will create 189 new jobs, and bring the number employed by the supermarket chain in the city to more than 1,000. Read
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Has Tracey Emin’s bird flown the coop?
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
FEARS were rising last night that a popular artwork commissioned for Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year has been stolen. Read
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Gunman pleads guilty to attack
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A MERSEYSIDE man admitted attacking an-other man at his moth-er’s house after going there with a gun. Read
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Debbie’s guide to life in Spain
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A FORMER Liverpool landlady who moved to Spain has written a guide to living and working in the country. Read
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Design Show a success
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
NEARLY 7,000 visitors came to the inaugural Design Show Liverpool, held at the Contemporary Urban Centre on Greenland Street. Read
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Three more free museums
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
THE Museum of Liverpool, the International Slavery Museum and the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery and Museum were yesterday added to the list of museums and galleries that give free access to their permanent collections. Read
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Clean hands campaign backed
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A HAND washing scheme to improve hygiene in Liverpool’s doctors’ surgeries and healthcare centres has been launched. Read
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Reprieve hope for Daresbury scientists’ jobs
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
Things aren’t looking quite as bad Read
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‘Mersey knife crime up 50%’
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
CHERIE Booth told yesterday how Britain’s knife-crime explosion made her fear for her own children’s safety when they are walking in the streets. Read
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Man looked after guns for drug debt
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A YOUNG man has admitted minding three guns because of a drug debt. Read
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Mersey foundation shows the way
Jul 02 2008 | Liverpool News
A LIVERPOOL charity features in a national report assessing knife and gun crime in Britain. Read
