Jun
2009
Articles from 12th Jun 2009
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Smash-and-grab gang raid Birkenhead jewellers
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
DETECTIVES are hunting a smash-and-grab gang which struck at a Merseyside jewellers. Read
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Tour of Britain cycle race reaches Southport
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
THE world’s best cyclists swept into Merseyside last night in stage four of the Tour of Britain. Read
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Workshop for pupils at Liverpool Cathedra
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Cathedral is to host two work-shops to help pupils with the transition from primary to secondary school. Read
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Father of Warrington teenager Shafilea Ahmed fails in court bid to overturn coroner’s finding she was unlawfully killed
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
THE father of an Asian girl found dead after refusing an arranged marriage has failed in a High Court fight to overturn a coroner’s finding his daughter was “unlawfully killed”. Read
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Crosby man held over the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Avril Flanagan in Spain
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
A MERSEYSIDE man is the chief suspect in a murder investigation following the death of his ex-girlfriend. Read
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Wirral teenager died days after complaining of headache
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
A “BRIGHT” 15-year-old boy died suddenly only days after complaining of a headache, an inquest heard yesterday. Read
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Around £800m wiped off the value of Merseyside pension fund
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
AROUND £800m has been wiped off the value of the pension fund for thousands of Merseyside employees, the Daily Post can reveal. Read
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Status Quo to headline the final Aintree Racecourse meeting
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
THE stage rig for one of the world’s most successful rock acts was taking shape at Aintree Racecourse yesterday. Read
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Merseyside yob is knifed after hate campaign
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
A YOB was knifed in the street after an alleged campaign of harassment against a Merseyside family. Read
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Andy Burnham says he will keep fighting for secret Hillsborough files
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE-BORN cabinet minister Andy Burnham has pledged to continue fighting for the release of Hillsborough files despite his change of role. Read
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Burscough man demands MOD end delay on his daughter’s inquest
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
A GRIEVING father is angry that the inquest into his soldier daughter's death has still not been held. Read
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Health Secretary Andy Burnham makes first official visit to Liverpool Women’s Hospital
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
NEW Health Secretary Andy Burnham praised staff at a Liverpool hospital, during his first official visit yesterday. Read
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Wirral Council facing £20k legal bill for two-day libraries inquiry
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL council is facing a £20,000 bill for hiring a barrister to represent it at a two- day public inquiry into its decision to close 11 libraries. Read
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Wirral Libraries Inquiry: Lib-Dem councillors face further disciplinary action in Wirral
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
A LIBERAL Democrat purge of “dissidents” within its ranks appeared to be threatening the stability of the party in Wirral last night. Read
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Kirkby actor Stephen Graham: My ambition is to be on CBeebies
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
Fresh from playing a football hooligan in Awaydays, a psychotic racist in This Is England, and even Al Capone – Graham, 35, is about to hit the small screen as a mercenary ex-soldier in BBC series Occupation. Read
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New minister for North West Phil Woolas vows to help Liverpool’s economy
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
GORDON BROWN’S new “champion” for Liverpool started work yesterday – vowing to make the city an “engine room for the European economy”. Read
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Balloons released in blood donors’ honour at Liverpool cathedral
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
BLOOD donors gathered at the Anglican cathedral for a balloon release in their honour. Read
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Government accused of “neglecting” deadly hospital bugs
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
THE Government was accused of “neglecting” deadly hospital bugs yesterday as figures showed some infections may be soaring. Read
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Mersey bridge toll needed now, say plan critics
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
OBJECTORS to plans for a second bridge across the Mersey said alternatives to the proposed scheme had not been considered. Read
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Knowsley’s search for an apprentice goes on
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
SIR Alan Sugar might have found his apprentice – but a Merseyside council is looking for 100 more trailblazing young hopefuls. Read
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Huyton killer jailed indefinitely for public protection
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
A MAN who battered his partner to death has been locked up indefinitely for the public’s protection. Read
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Ellesmere Port Motorcyclist Jenny Tinmouth sets new female solo rider’s record at her Isle of Man TT debut
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
A MOTORCYCLIST became the fastest woman around the Isle of Man TT circuit on her first attempt. Read
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Liverpool man takes bosses to court because they won’t make him redundant
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
A WORKER is taking his bosses to court – because they refused to make him redundant. Read
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Man charged with murder of Liverpool three-year-old Francesca Bimpson
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
POLICE have charged a man with the murder of three-year-old Francesca Bimpson, who died after a devastating fire at her home. Read
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Statues of Ken Dodd and Bessie Braddock are unveiled at Liverpool’s Lime Street Station
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
THEY may not always have seen eye to eye when it came to politics, but it appears Ken Dodd and the redoubtable Bessie Braddock were rather fond of each other. Read
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Passengers safe after Blackpool to Liverpool train drama at Broadgreen
Jun 12 2009 | Liverpool News
DOZENS of train passengers faced an emergency evacuation last night as a train came off the rails – seemingly because the engine had fallen out. Read
