Jul
2008
Articles from 10th Jul 2008
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Madeline McCann's parents welcome Euro backing for child alert system
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
KATE and Gerry McCann today welcomed European Parliament backing for an EU-wide missing child alert system to help prevent child abductions across borders. Read
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Flats plan for Garden Festival site gets go-ahead
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
THE CONSTRUCTION of 1,300 apartments on Liverpool’s former International Garden Festival site has been given the go ahead by the Government. Read
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MPs to grill local quango chiefs
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
THE heads of powerful quangos will be grilled by MPs from across the North-West on a regular basis, after a report warns today of a dangerous "accountability gap". Read
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Mop-tops rule as first Beatles Day celebrated
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S first-ever Beatles Day gets under way today with a string of events, including tribute bands and buskers. Read
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Downpour brings floods in its wake as drains overflow
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
TORRENTIAL rain brought road surface flooding to many parts of Merseyside last night. Read
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Royalist is first Tall Ship to arrive in Liverpool for start of spectacular 100-boat race
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
THE first of the Tall Ships taking part in next week-end’s spectacular inter-national event docked in Liverpool yesterday. Read
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Firefighters tackle motor repair centre blaze
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
FIRE crews were called out to deal with a large blaze in Birkenhead last night. Read
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Brown the brooding anti-hero
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
WITH his dark intensity and reputation for lonely brooding, Gordon Brown has been compared to Heathcliff – the anti-hero of Wuthering Heights, perhaps Britain's the best-loved novel. Read
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Liam Costello died instantly in mountain fall
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy died instantly after a rock gave way, plunging him 200ft down a mountain, an inquest heard. Read
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Plan for ‘fast food’ toys ban, a step closer
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL last night moved a step closer to introducing a unique by-law banning fast food companies from promoting unhealthy meals in the city with toys. Read
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Head’s warning of gangs moving in if comprehensive school shuts down
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
A HEAD teacher last night called for the community he serves not to be left to the mercy of gangs last night. Read
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City council inquiry exposes rogue website ‘sources’
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
FORMER Liverpool Council leader and next year’s Lord Mayor, Mike Storey, leaked information to a blog site that alleged corruption and malpractice at the authority, it was claimed last night. Read
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Move for ethical pensions
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Council last night approved a motion calling on the Merseyside Pension Fund to ballot its members over calls for ethical approach to investing its members’ pensions. Read
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City’s big screen sends out wrong message to ‘distracted’ motorists
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
SAFETY concerns were raised last night over a giant illuminated screen installed in Liverpool’s Lime Street. Read
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£5k for Merseyside’s ‘killer dust’ victims condemned by MP
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
MERSEY victims of an asbestos-related condition will receive compensation of up to £5,000 to bypass a shock court ruling, under plans set out yesterday. Read
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Head calls it a day after 42 years at the chalkface
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
HE HAS been dubbed Liverpool’s “Mr Chips”, but the city’s historic Blue Coat School is finally preparing to say goodbye to its longest-serving member of staff. Read
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MoD site violated privacy laws
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
A DEFENCE Ministry site in Capenhurst has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights for violating privacy laws by intercepting phone calls. Read
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Giant Airbus aims to be guest star at Wirral Show
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
THE world’s largest passenger aircraft will be making a special appearance at the Wirral Show this weekend. Read
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Sky’s the limit for Jodrell Bank as scientists celebrate survival deal
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
SENIOR scientists and academics are celebrating securing the long-term survival of Jodrell Bank Observatory, in Cheshire. Read
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£25,000 boost for charities
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
CHARITIES across Merseyside received a major cash boost thanks to an 08 concert by comic Ken Dodd. Read
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Health experts hail maternity care standards
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE’S maternity services are outperforming others across the UK according to a national review. Read
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‘Drugs’ hidden at waist were fake, court told
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
A TEENAGER caught with nearly 200 pills has walked free from court after it was discovered they were fakes. Read
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Wirral to pilot doorstep devolution in ‘power to the people’ move
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
A GOVERNMENT pilot scheme to bring “devolution to the doorstep” will see support being offered to 21 Wirral community centres. Read
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New city PO opens its doors today
Jul 10 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S new Post Office will open today after a controversial move from its city centre premises to a WH Smith store. Read
