Jul
2008
Articles from 8th Jul 2008
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Fresh calls for Joseph Yobo's kidnapped brother to be released
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
The Nigerian Football Association have urged the kidnappers of the elder brother of Everton defender Joseph Yobo to release him immediately. Read
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Mersey families demand Nimrod action
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
Families of four North West servicemen killed in a Nimrod crash in Afghanistan have called for assurances that the fleet would be grounded to prevent another tragedy. Read
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Crane crush death: Coroner records accidental verdict
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
The widow of a construction worker crushed to death by a crane today spoke of her anger and grief after an inquest ruled it was an accident. Read
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150 jobs bonanza for award-winning Wirral firm
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A WIRRAL company established just two years ago has announced plans to recruit 150 new staff. Read
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Fears grow for kidnapped brother of Everton star
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
ANXIETY was increasing last night as Everton defender Joseph Yobo’s brother entered his fourth day in captivity in the Niger Delta. Read
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Blaze forces demolition of historic mansion
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
AN HISTORIC building in Wirral was so badly damaged by fire it had to be demolished, council officials said last night. Read
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Murderer threatens judge: I will escape and kill you
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A MURDERER threatened to kill a High Court judge after being found guilty of beating his sister’s boyfriend to death. Read
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Mayoral vote set to go digital
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
THE flagging campaign for an elected Liverpool mayor will receive a major shot in the arm tomorrow when plans are unveiled to make it easier to collect signatures for a referendum. Read
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Abandoned baby marmoset finds himself a new home to grow up in
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A BABY monkey has been taken home by a safari park photographer after being abandoned by its mother. Read
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Skin patients forced to travel
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A LACK of consultant dermatologists at a Cheshire hospital has forced patients – some with suspected skin cancer – to travel to Merseyside for treatment. Read
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NWDA chief to be rapped by police over text messages
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
ONE of the most powerful and influential civil servants in the North West is to have his knuckles rapped by police over the alleged sending of offensive text messages. Read
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Hospital achieves high marks for use of clot-busting drug
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A MERSEYSIDE hospital has come second in the country for the speed they administer a life-saving drug. Read
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Narrow escape as tornado rushes in
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
THE manager of the Martin Mere Wildfowl Trust Centre Andy Wooldridge has told of the close shave he had as tornadoes whipped across West Lancashire on Sunday afternoon. Read
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Walton prison’s drugs shame
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL prison has the highest number of positive drug-test results across the country for a three year period, according to new figures. Read
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Merseyrail providing strong service says watchdog
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
PASSENGER satisfaction levels with Merseyrail have remained the same over the past year, a survey by a watchdog body has found. Read
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Immigration arrests in Liverpool city centre
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
TWO men were arrested on Merseyside yesterday for sep-arate immigration offences. Read
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Sale of rare account of Titanic sinking
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A RARE account of the night the Titanic sank is being sold alongside the hero's medal given to the seaman who wrote it. Read
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Bins not a load of rubbish after all...
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
FROM the “chaos” of missed collections to a national example – Wirral’s bin collection service is to be used by the Government as a case study of best practice. Read
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Parishioners outraged at closure of landmark church nine months early
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
PARISHIONERS last night hit out at an announcement that a Grade II listed and much-loved landmark church in Wirral is to close next month. Read
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Enjoy a spectacular four days – and be part of it with us
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
THE Tall Ships Race is one of the most eagerly-antici-pated events in Liver-pool’s Capital of Culture celebrations – and the Daily Post aims to put you at the heart of the action. Read
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Dispute as naval ships shut to public during Tall Ships extravaganza
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
THREE jewels in the crown of the Tall Ships weekend could be made out-of-bounds to the public. Read
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Lever’s vast treasure trove on display at his gallery
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
THE collecting zeal of soap king William Hesketh Lever is examined in a new permanent exhibition at the Wirral art gallery he founded. Read
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Lunches in primary schools to rise 10p
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
SCHOOL lunches in prim-ary schools in Cheshire will rise by 10p to £1.90 in September. Read
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Safer roads a priority as police M-way patrols unite
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A GROUNDBREAKING collaboration on North West motorways is aiming to boost crime fighting and improve the response to traffic incidents. Read
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Anti-social behaviour team launches new crackdown
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A WIRRAL estate has been designated as a Respect Watch Scheme, as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Read
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Debra Grant looks at the importance of getting to grips with the Companies Act 2006
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
DESPITE many prov-isions having already come into effect over the past year or so, many businesses are still failing to fully appreciate the implic-ations of the Compan-ies Act 2006 and imple-ment the changes it introduces that could be beneficial to them. Read
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David and Goliath fight in the ‘grey arena’
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
AN INCREASING number of businesses are finding themselves up against multi-national corporations for allegedly selling “grey market” goods, according to an intellectual property lawyer. Read
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Father and son cleaning team swindled £42,000
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A FATHER and son team were caught doing the rounds as window cleaners while swindling more than £42,000 in disability benefits. Read
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Breakdancing pupils launch charter for childcare
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
PUPILS of Rock Ferry High School helped launch a charter dedicated to supporting Wirral children and young people yesterday. Read
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Solicitors with their eye on the ball
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
A SKELMERSDALE law firm is sponsoring a young rugby star’s world cup bid. Read
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The first step on a long haul
Jul 08 2008 | Liverpool News
THE possibility of Liverpool having an elected Mayor takes a significant step closer to becoming a reality this week, as the Government unveils plans to move the petition process into the digital age. Read
