May
2009
Articles from 14th May 2009
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Fury at Wirral Mayoral catering contract goes outside the borough
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL’S new mayor last night defended choosing a caterer from outside the borough for the council’s most important civic event of the year. Read
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Liverpool University’s cash boost for DNA research
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL university has been given £2.6m to fund DNA-based research. Read
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Shooting in quiet Liverpool cul-de-sac
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
A GATED south Liverpool cul-de-sac was sealed off by police after shots were fired at a house. Read
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Liverpool council proposals to extend car parking charges to 8pm slammed
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
PROPOSALS to extend car parking charges in Liverpool from 6pm until 8pm were slammed last night by a council committee. Read
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Dr Who star David Tennant in US TV role
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
DR WHO star David Tennant has landed a prestigious hosting role on American TV. Read
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Wirral Labour veteran in defection to Tories
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
ONE of the Wirral Labour group’s most senior and loyal members was last night on the verge of leaving his party – to join the Conservatives. Read
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Raiders threaten to set Makro guard on fire after covering him in petrol
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
MASKED thugs poured petrol over a security guard and threatened to set him alight as he picked up money bags from a Merseyside cash and carry. Read
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Baby death sparks police investigation in St Helens
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
A MAJOR investigation has been launched after a baby died from serious head injuries. Read
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Huyton mother murder trial: Victim told how she was battered’
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
A MOTHER-OF-TWO allegedly killed by her jealous partner told how he had “battered her” hours before her death. Read
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We need an election soon, urges Liverpool Labour veteran
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
A LEADING Labour party member in Liverpool last night called for an early general election to give the electorate the chance to ditch MPs who had abused their expenses. Read
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Robbers threaten workers at Kirkby’s Sacred Heart social club with gun during late night raid
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
WORKERS in a Merseyside church social club were taken hostage by armed robbers. Read
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Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan falls ill, forcing cancellation of gig
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
A DEPECHE Mode concert had to be scrapped at the last minute after lead singer David Gahan was taken to hospital. Read
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West Lancs MP Rosie Cooper leads landfill extension battle
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
WEST Lancs MP Rosie Cooper is opposing plans for a landfill site to be extended. Read
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Lord Mayor treated to preview of the Museum of Liverpool
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S Lord Mayor was treated to a sneak preview of the Museum of Liverpool yesterday – one of his last official engagements in office. Read
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Liverpool cabbie rape trial jurors retire
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
JURORS in the trial of a taxi driver accused of sex attacks on three young women have retired to consider their verdict. Read
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John Lennon’s plea for world peace Imagine chimes across Liverpool
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
BELL-RINGERS were put through their paces last night in a secret rehearsal ahead of the unique performance of John Lennon’s Imagine this weekend. Read
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Disgraced Minister Phil Hope to pay back £40,000
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
A JUNIOR minister announced last night he will return more than £40,000 in taxpayer-funded allowances, as the total repaid by MPs caught up in the expenses scandal passed the £100,000 mark. Read
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Mixed picture for Merseyside hospitals in Care Quality Commission survey
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
A PATIENT survey has revealed mixed results for Merseyside hospitals. Read
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‘Fake students’ inquiry at Liverpool Community College
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Community College was last night at the centre of a probe into allegations it awarded hundreds of qualifications to people who had not attended courses. Read
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Anfield included as Rugby World Cup bidding begins for 2015 tournament
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
ANFIELD has been included in an England bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Read
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Child safety database to be tested on Merseyside to prevent another baby P
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
EVERY child will be tracked on a giant database to prevent a repeat of the Baby Peter tragedy, under a controversial scheme starting in Merseyside next week. Read
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Public inquiry opens into new Wirral supermarket scheme
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
A NEW supermarket in the heart of Birkenhead’s shopping district is viable and has the money to proceed, a public inquiry into the scheme was told. Read
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Eventa’s Cannes-do attitude secures film festival contract for sixth year
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
EVENT organiser Eventa Management has been chosen to manage the UK Film Council’s presence at the Cannes International Film Festival. Read
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Ancient Aboriginal ceremony as World Museum Liverpool returns skull
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
THE ancient tradition of the aboriginal smoking ceremony came to Liverpool city centre yesterday to mark the return of an indigenous human skull to its homeland. Read
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Union to fight plans to move Liverpool United Biscuits jobs move to India
May 14 2009 | Liverpool News
UNION leaders will start talks today after United Biscuits confirmed plans to axe 53 Liverpool jobs. Read
