Jul
2008
Articles from 18th Jul 2008
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Robert Murat settles libel claim
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
ROBERT MURAT, the first named suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has settled libel claims against several British news outlets for £500,000. Read
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Royal send-off for city’s Tall Ships extravaganza
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
THE much-anticipated Tall Ships Race begins today with a special Royal guest touring two of the vessels as part of the official opening. Read
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Labour call to suspend city chief executive
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S main opposition Labour Party has demanded the suspension of city council chief executive Colin Hilton, the Daily Post can reveal. Read
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Ian Rush shows the way at new sports store
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
FOOTBALL legend Ian Rush yesterday opened Nike’s new store at the Liverpool One development. Read
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"People power" plan to fight region's crime
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL will have its own directly-elected police chief within two years, under radical government plans to use “people power” to fight crime. Read
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Joseph Yobo's brother is freed after 12 days in captivity
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
RELIEF has flooded Goodison after Everton FC star Joseph Yobo confirmed the release of his kidnapped brother last night. Read
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Peter Kilfoyle: I’m backing Everton FC move to Kirkby
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
THE Merseyside MP in whose constituency Goodison Park is based last night publicly threw his weight behind Everton FC’s controversial move to a new stadium in Kirkby. Read
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Green Flags for 14 Merseyside parks
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE parks have won a national award for excellence. Read
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Tiger appears at the Open after all
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
AS IF to prove how infinitely adaptable the Superlambanana has become, a statue in honour of the absent Tiger Woods has appeared at Birkdale to give Open golf enthusiasts something to look at. Read
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Golf fans defy the wind and rain
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
Ben Schofield looks at the windswept first day of play at the Open golf championship at Royal Birkdale Read
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Jury is still out on undulating green
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
THE undulating 17th green at Royal Birkdale faced criticism for the third day running yesterday. As the championship teed off, golf course rater Richard Wax said Royal Birkdale was a “wonderful course” but the controversial green was “out of context”. Read
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Minister acclaims unique city phone service for deaf
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
THE Minister for Disability has visited a unique Merseyside telephone service for deaf people. Read
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Row over pyjamas led to attack
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
AN ALCOHOLIC attacked another woman over an argument about pyjamas. Read
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Elderly woman in Birkenhead horror accident
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
AN ELDERLY woman is believed to have had her legs amputated after being run over by a bus in Wirral. Read
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Disabled groups plan fight over taxi licence ruling
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL City Council is being taken to the High Court over its taxi licensing policy that “discriminates” against the disabled. Read
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Chester hopes to hold onto mayoral role
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
CHESTER hopes to be able to retain its Lord Mayor after its city council is disbanded in favour of a larger Cheshire West authority next year. Read
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Alan Bleasdale back with the BBC
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
It will tell the story of the sinking of a British ship by a German U-boat in World War II. Read
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Get officers back on beat
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
DESPITE the drop in crime figures revealed by the Home Office yesterday, it is nonetheless true that crime and the fear of crime remains a major cause of concern among the public. Read
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Children go Lambananas at University party
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
A Superlambanana party was held at the University of Liverpool Children’s Centre to celebrate European Capital of Culture. Children have been taking part in a Superlambanana hunt and were also asked to bring their own handmade Superlambananas along to the party. Niamh Hilton, 18 months old, meets the University of Liverpool Children’s Centre's very own mini ‘nana’ Read
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City hosts celebration of ancient Japanese culture
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
BRITAIN’S Japanese ambassador, His Excellency Shin Ebihara, is travelling to Liverpool to launch Japan Day when a mass celebration of his country’s culture is staged at the Mountford Hall on Saturday. Read
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Builder attacked taxi
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
A SELF-EMPLOYED builder who used a chair to hit a taxi, following a family argument, has walked free from court. Read
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Hunt for thief as heroes retrieve handbag
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
A THIEF who attempted to steal a pensioner’s handbag was foiled after two members of the public chased him. Read
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Key bridge closes for work on gas mains
Jul 18 2008 | Liverpool News
CHESTER’S historic Old Dee Bridge will be closed to vehicles next month to allow gas mains serving the city to be renewed. Read
