Feb
2009
Articles from 17th Feb 2009
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Rhys Jones's killer's mum who lied to police 'facing eviction'
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
The mother of Rhys Jones’s killer could be thrown out of her home after admitting lying to detectives investigating the schoolboy’s murder. Read
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Three more charged in Steven Gerrard Lounge Inn 'brawl' case
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
Two footballers were charged today in connection with the same nightclub brawl which saw Steven Gerrard accused of assault. Read
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Fire breaks out at Wirral car repair centre
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
BILLOWING black smoke enveloped parts of Wirral's business district after a blaze broke out at a car repair centre. Read
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First picture of Liverpool city centre bus accident victim
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
THE family of a teenager who was hit by a bus in Liverpool city centre have released a photograph. Read
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Three in court over Daniel Harding death
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
TWO men and a teenager have appeared in court charged with causing the death of a 17-year-old killed in a car crash. Read
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Five men held over Tony Bromley knife murder
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
FIVE men were arrested today over the brutal murder of a Liverpool teenager. Read
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Wirral swimming baths close in anniversary year
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A POPULAR Wirral swimming baths – due to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year – has suddenly shut after going into compulsory liquidation. Read
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PC denies attacking train passenger
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
JURORS have watched CCTV footage of an off-duty policeman allegedly assaulting a young man. Read
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Mother of Rhys Jones’s teenage killer admits trying to help her son escape justice
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
THE mother of Rhys Jones’s teenage killer wept yesterday as she admitted trying to help her son escape justice. Read
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Liverpool's flagship ferry terminal approved despite flooding concerns
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S latest flagship waterfront building was pushed through planning despite warnings it was at “high risk of flooding”. Read
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Dovecot man admits killing Huyton shopkeeper
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A MERSEYSIDE man has admitted killing a father of 11 at a newsagents. Read
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Councils to take development agency powers under Tory rule
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
THE North West Development Agency (NWDA) will be scrapped by a Tory government and its powers handed to local councils, Caroline Spelman confirmed. Read
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Tories promise Liverpool mayoral vote
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL will be forced to hold a referendum to decide if it should be run by a directly-elected mayor within one year of a Conservative government taking power, the party will say today. Read
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Store opening helps Chegwin’s charity
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
KEITH CHEGWIN launched a new superstore in Liverpool city centre yesterday. Read
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Weeping woman admits scam
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A FORMER postal worker who scammed her employers was spared prison on her 60th birthday. Read
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Merseyside policeman jailed for his part in moving cannabis
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A MERSEYSIDE police officer is behind bars after being caught transporting 1kg of skunk cannabis with a “professional dealer”. Read
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Clerk is jailed for five years after stealing £625,000 from Merseyside firm
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A TRUSTED accounts clerk who stole £625,000 from her Merseyside employer was yesterday sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail. Read
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Father and daughters accused of kidnapping mother
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A FATHER and his two daughters from Liverpool were yesterday accused of kidnapping their mother. Read
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Better information and extra comfort for Wirral passengers
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A GOVERNMENT grant has seen improvements at four railway stations across Wirral. Read
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Merseytravel to get £6m Euro-cash for transport
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
MORE than £6m is to be spent improving key bus routes around Merseyside, and underground train stations in Liverpool. Read
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Ambulance query delays inquest
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A SALESMAN died after getting angry with a colleague and stepping out of a moving van, a coroner’s court was told. Read
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Police hunt for missing education trust founder
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
LEADING British philanthropist Sir Peter Lampl has gone missing, Scotland Yard said last night. Read
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Campaigners force company to rethink waste plant plans
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
CAMPAIGNERS lobbying against a controversial waste processing plant have forced the firm involved to rethink its plans. Read
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Accused artist offers no evidence in manslaughter trial
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
THE creator of an inflatable artwork that blew away, killing two people, offered no evidence in his defence against manslaughter charges yesterday. Read
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Blast from the past welcomes passengers to Chester
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
EIGHT Centurions and two Roman horn players were at Chester train station to welcome passengers stepping off the train marking the launch of a new hourly timetable between the city and London. Read
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Wirral council house waiting list trebles
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL has the highest waiting list on Merseyside for families trying to find a home, according to figures released by the Conservatives. Read
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Euro-cash to help Liverpool workless into jobs
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
THOUSANDS of unemployed Liverpool people are to be helped to find work after the city council secured £5.7m of European funding. Read
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Vintage radio for the Over 50s all set to go on air
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A NEW “vintage” radio station launches this Saturday in Wirral – run by and aimed at over-50s. Read
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Outrage at bus pass cuts for child abuse victims
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
CHILDREN who have had to move home due to domestic violence will no longer receive free school bus passes in a Merseyside borough. Read
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Murder bid trial jury retires at Liverpool Crown Court
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
JURORS have retired to consider their verdict in the trial of a gunman accused of attempting to kill two police officers. Read
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Merseyside restaurants ready for ‘torrid’ time
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
THREE leading Merseyside restaurants have become the latest victims of the economic downturn, with one expert predicting a “pretty torrid” time before the region starts to recover next year. Read
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Navy urged to explain how nuclear subs collided in mid-Atlantic
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
THE Navy was facing demands for answers last night after two nuclear submarines crashed in the middle of the Atlantic. Read
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Lorry driver jailed for 3 years for M-way family deaths
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A PORTUGUESE lorry driver has been jailed for three years for causing the deaths of a family of six on the M6 in Cheshire. Read
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Would-be opera star wins top scholarship
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A LIVERPOOL choral singer has been awarded a top scholarship to help her pursue her dream of becoming an opera singing scientist. Young opera star, Meriel Cunningham, from Blundellsands, has been given a choral scholarship to St John’s College, Oxford. Read
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Merseyside’s lack of court guardians gives children raw deal
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A LEADING Liverpool family barrister has spoken out about the “shortage” of specialist guardians in cases involving children in Merseyside. Read
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Law firm helps out boxing champ at magistrates court
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
A WIRRAL law firm helped former world champion boxer Chris Eubank defend driving charges last week. Read
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Insolvency pre-packs need careful policing
Feb 17 2009 | Liverpool News
Dominic Vincent says insolvency pre-packs need careful policing Read
