Liverpool News for 25 February 2009

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Alan Corney's family - Parkgate killer has stolen dad's life Feb 25 2009

THE family of an elderly Wirral antique dealer murdered after challenging swearing yobs said his killer had "stolen his life."Read

Rhys Jones: Killer's helper may have sentence increased Feb 25 2009

A GANG member who armed the killer of schoolboy Rhys Jones is to have his sentence reviewed to determine if it is "unduly lenient", it was announced today.Read

Michael Shields goes home for visit Feb 25 2009

MICHAEL Shields has returned to his Liverpool home for the first time in three and a half years under new relaxed prison terms.Read

Crosby wife killer found hanged in his Liverpool cell Feb 25 2009

A FORMER firefighter from Crosby, who murdered his wife in a vicious knife attack, was found hanging in his prison cell.Read

Mersey MPs fight Royal Mail sell-off Feb 25 2009

MERSEY MPs joined the revolt against plans to part-privatise Royal Mail yesterday – as hundreds of postal workers protested outside Parliament.Read

Liverpool's State nightclub earmarked for casino Feb 25 2009

A GLITZY Monte Carlo-style casino could rejuvenate the fortunes of Liverpool’s former State ballroom. City bar boss Peter Lee wants to attract an up-market clientele to the venue that closed in the mid-90s, after the then nightclub saw a spate of violent incidents including a shooting and firebombings.Read

Cancer Research UK sets up centre of excellence in Liverpool for research and treatment Feb 25 2009

LIVERPOOL gains new status today as a centre of excellence for the research and treatment of cancer.Read

Everton FC’s Premier League clash with Stoke City moved back to original date after BNP pull out of rally through Liverpool Feb 25 2009

EVERTON FC’S home league game with Stoke City has been moved back to its original kick-off, after the BNP cancelled a controversial rally through Liverpool city centre.Read

Tesco plan approved for Liverpool’s largest supermarket Feb 25 2009

LIVERPOOL’S biggest supermarket is to be built in Toxteth, in the largest private sector investment in the area since the riots.Read

Young Liverpool father ‘shook’ his baby daughter to death Feb 25 2009

A YOUNG father lost his temper and shook his 17-week-old baby daughter to death, a court has heard.Read

Legacy of Liverpool Capital of Culture is a happier city Feb 25 2009

THE man in charge of Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year legacy last night said he wanted the enduring effect of the showcase year to be a happier and healthier city.Read

LFC runner takes on Des Sables Sahara challenge for Zoes Place Feb 25 2009

A LIVERPOOL FC business manager is facing up to a gruelling 152 mile desert race across the Sahara.Read

Matisse painting sells for £28m Feb 25 2009

A PAINTING by Henri Matisse sold for £28.1m – a record price for a work by the French artist at auction – at a sale of art from the estate of Yves Saint Laurent, auction house Christie’s said.Read

Pensioner fined for rollerblading on streets Feb 25 2009

A SENIOR citizen ordered to pay fines and costs of more than £2,000, for skating in a pedestrianised area, has vowed to continue the fight in a higher court.Read

Fresh evidence has led to the sentencing of a Wirral van driver convicted of a sex attack being adjourned. Feb 25 2009

THE sentencing of a delivery driver, convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, has been adjourned because fresh evidence has come to light.Read

Gary Rhodes' butter ad banned Feb 25 2009

The TV ad, for Flora Buttery, stated that more people preferred its taste to that of competitor Lurpak Lighter Spreadable.Read

Witness appeal from the BTP following station attack on Saturday Feb 25 2009

BRITISH Transport Police are appealing for witnesses to a fight at Chester train station on Saturday evening.Read

Dreamspace creator Maurice Agis found guilty of health and safety breach Feb 25 2009

THE creator of the inflatable artwork Dreamspace, which broke free from its moorings and flipped over, killing two people, was found guilty yesterday of breaching health and safety rules.Read

Crime does pay as Liverpool business ‘felons’ forced to fork out for charity Feb 25 2009

TWELVE prominent business people were arrested in Liverpool yesterday – all in the name of charity.Read

Police in firing line over Barrymore home tragedy Feb 25 2009

POLICE investigating the death of Stuart Lubbock at the home of Michael Barrymore missed crucial evidence and did not ensure vital forensic tests were completed until six years later, a watchdog said yesterday.Read

Breast surgery denied Feb 25 2009

WOMEN with breast cancer are being denied the chance of reconstruction at the same time they have their breast removed, it was revealed today.Read

Woman caught on camera hitting baby Feb 25 2009

HOSPITAL staff used a hidden camera to catch a woman they suspected of abusing her baby daughter.Read

St Helens steel company secures £217,000 investment Feb 25 2009

A ST HELENS steel company has secured a £217,000 grant to fund an expansion programme.Read

Pancake chefs in frying finish Feb 25 2009

LIVERPOOL’S top chefs gathered at St Nicholas Church gardens, at the Pier Head yesterday, to take part in the annual pancake race.Read

Bargain supermarket chain Lidl refused plans for new store by Liverpool City Council Feb 25 2009

SUPERMARKET chain Lidl has been refused permission to build a new store in south Liverpool.Read

Chester’s ancient city streets witness cheese rolling competition Feb 25 2009

THE ancient city of Chester has borne witness to much over the millennia, but the sight of grown men and women chasing cheeses down its streets has got to . . . take the biscuit.Read

Ban for teacher in pupil texts case Feb 25 2009

A TEACHER who formed an inappropriate relationship with one of his pupils and sent her texts while she was on holiday was banned indefinitely from the classroom yesterday.Read

New statue to Royal Feb 25 2009

THE Prince of Wales paid tribute to his “beloved grandmother” yesterday as the Queen celebrated her memory by unveiling a London monument dedicated to the much-loved Royal.Read

College backs protest over adult learning course cuts Feb 25 2009

LIVERPOOL lecturers and students were today expected to take part in a mass Parliament lobby over cuts to adult learning courses.Read

U2 worth wait Feb 25 2009

TWO U2 fans have started queuing for the band’s new album No Line On The Horizon – which goes on sale from midnight tomorrow. Vincent Kearns and Martin Shanahan are camping outside HMV, on Dublin’s Grafton Street.Read

Chester bus and rail link ‘vital’ for airport Feb 25 2009

PASSENGERS flying from Liverpool are forced to drive to the airport because of a transport black hole in Cheshire, MPs were told yesterday.Read

Casino debts led store man to help raiders Feb 25 2009

AN ASSISTANT shop manager who helped thieves raid his store was paid £2,000 – which bizarrely was just £55 less than the intruders stole.Read

Petition over tighter Hip rules rejected Feb 25 2009

DOWNING Street has rejected a petition calling for the Government to drop plans to tighten the rules on Home Information Packs (Hip) for residential properties in England and Wales.Read

Merseyside Police search area after robbery in Birkenhead, Wirral Feb 25 2009

POLICE conducted a meticulous search after an alleged gunman threw away his weapon after holding up a chemist.Read

Merseyside Police reveals surge in criminal damage to cars in area of Wirral Feb 25 2009

SIDE view mirrors are being smashed by yobs in Wirral.Read

Body armour call for 999 crew Feb 25 2009

THERE were calls last night for frontline ambulance staff to be issued with body armour.Read

Boundary Committee seeks views on Cheshire West and Chester Council Feb 25 2009

THE Boundary Committee for England has begun its first round of public consultation as part of its review of arrangements for the new Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester unitary authorities.Read

Teenager tells Liverpool Crown Court of fatal attack Feb 25 2009

A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has relived the moment she saw a young mother being stamped on as she lay dying in the street.Read

Armed gang in terror raid on home of Manchester United star Feb 25 2009

POLICE are hunting an armed gang after a knife-point robbery at the home of another Premiership footballer away on duty with his club.Read

Does Merseyside acceot gay attacks asks the city’s only openly-gay councillor Feb 25 2009

LIVERPOOL’S only openly gay councillor last night questioned whether the not-guilty verdict in the killing of Michael Causer meant Merseyside now accepted gay attacks.Read

Business tourism wins £2m boost Feb 25 2009

BUSINESS tourism in the North West is to receive a £2m boost, it has been announced.Read

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