Liverpool News for 28 July 2009

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Latvian man cleared of Southport cemetery rape - but found guilty of wounding with intent Jul 28 2009

A MAN was cleared of raping a woman in a Merseyside cemetery.Read

Hundreds pay respect to returning North West soldiers killed in Afghanistan Jul 28 2009

HUNDREDS of people have turned out to pay their respects to four soldiers killed in Afghanistan, including two from the North West, as their bodies returned to Britain.Read

Merchant Taylors' teacher denies having sex with pupil Jul 28 2009

A TEACHER at a top Merseyside private school denied having sex with a pupil at her home when she appeared at court today.Read

Future of Crosby observatory project hangs in the balance Jul 28 2009

THE future of a proposed major new tourist attraction was last night hanging in the balance after officials admitted “it might not happen”.Read

£60million New Brighton redevelopment scheme faces more objections Jul 28 2009

DEVELOPERS behind the £60m revamp of a Wirral seaside town will face more objections as they attempt to clear the final hurdle before work can start.Read

University of Liverpool researchers find out why breast cancer spreads Jul 28 2009

LIVERPOOL researchers have identified the genes which cause breast cancer to spread.Read

Poor students won't be priced out of university, say Liverpool academics Jul 28 2009

LIVERPOOL academics last night insisted poorer students would not be priced out of university, just weeks ahead of a review to decide whether tuition fees should rise.Read

Live grenade found at home of Liverpool FC legend Kenny Dalglish Jul 28 2009

TWO men were last night being questioned over the discovery of a live grenade outside the home of Liverpool FC icon Kenny Dalglish.Read

Merseyside Police arrest five after Croxteth shooting Jul 28 2009

FOUR teenagers and a 28-year-old man were still being questioned last night after the shooting of a 14-year-old.Read

North West Development Agency targets regeneration hot-spots in new strategy Jul 28 2009

MERSEYSIDE has the lion’s share in a new list of strategic regional sites across the North West.Read

Freerunning banned by Wirral Council Jul 28 2009

YOUNG people taking part in the popular urban sport of Freerunning have been told it will “no longer be tolerated” in a Wirral town.Read

Health secretary Andy Burnham says London holds too much of Britain’s power and opportunity Jul 28 2009

HEALTH secretary Andy Burnham said London still holds too much of Britain’s opportunity and power, during a visit to Liverpool.Read

Wirral Police Command Centre plans submitted Jul 28 2009

PLANS for a new £30m Area Command Centre for Merseyside Police have been lodged with Wirral Council.Read

It’s Liverpool, Capital of Couture, as models strut pavement catwalks Jul 28 2009

MODELS strutted through the streets of the city centre to promote fashion house Fredrick and Maddison.Read

Tory swine flu figures spark row over Tamiflu collection points Jul 28 2009

THERE are more collection points for the swine flu anti-viral drug in Wirral than in Liverpool, new figures suggest.Read

Tamiflu should be saved for young, say scientists Jul 28 2009

ELDERLY swine flu victims should be sent to the back of the queue for anti-viral treatment when supplies of the drugs are limited, according to new research.Read

Baby swimming company makes a splash in national award scheme Jul 28 2009

WATER Babies, the UK’s national baby swimming company, which runs classes across Merseyside, has scooped top prize in the prestigious “What’s On 4 Little Ones Awards 2009”.Read

D-MYST campaigners tour Liverpool to get smoking out of youth-rated films Jul 28 2009

GIANT movie stars pounded the streets of Liverpool city centre to get smoking out of youth-rated movies.Read

Four people hurt in two-car collision in Hunts Cross Jul 28 2009

FOUR people were hurt after a two-vehicle crash in Hunts Cross last night.Read

Prosthetic legs help Archie Barton after septicaemia attack Jul 28 2009

A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy who lost both legs after getting meningitis took his first steps on new prosthetic limbs.Read

Tom Hicks and George Gillett agree new Liverpool FC loan deal Jul 28 2009

LIVERPOOL FC’s American owners successfully agreed a re-financing deal to renegotiate its debts amid further anger from Anfield fans.Read

Law Society charity calls for more money to boost accessibility Jul 28 2009

INITIATIVES aimed at boosting social mobility and making the legal profession less "elitist" lack the necessary funding to make a big enough impact, according to the Law Society Charity.Read

Kirwans opens consumer unit Jul 28 2009

A MERSEYSIDE law firm launched a dedicated consumer unit, after being deluged with complaints from people who believe they have been the victims of legally unenforce-able loan agreements.Read

John Lennon's uncle's World War One medals on sale Jul 28 2009

HISTORIC First World War medals which belonged to a relation of John Lennon are now up for sale on a popular auction website.Read

Tributes paid to law lecturer and crime writer Vincent Burke Jul 28 2009

TRIBUTES were last night paid to legal academic, crime writer and broadcaster Vincent Burke, who died on Saturday, aged 80.Read

LDP Legal: Family lawyer Darren W White says it’s wrong to let the media into family courts Jul 28 2009

Family lawyer Darren W White says it’s wrong to let the media into family courtsRead

It's Our World: Embrace green spaces in Love Parks week Jul 28 2009

CELEBRATE the great outdoors with Love Parks Week. An annual campaign, organised by parks charity GreenSpace, it was founded in 2006 and is now established as a major event that is celebrated in parks across the country.Read

It's Our World: What's On Jul 28 2009

NEXT Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Formby is the place to be for summer fun. Story Telling, Dens & Picnics is a fun-packed few days, where youngsters can listen to a story and build a den for the whole family – and even bring a picnic lunch, too.Meet in Lifeboat Road, Formby. The events run from 11am-2pm.Read

It's Our World: Fuel Saving Tips Jul 28 2009

Don’t rev the engine too hard when you’re moving off from standstill. Use the clutch more effectively.Read

Exercise ‘lowers cancer risks’ Jul 28 2009

PEOPLE who exercise at high intensity are less likely to develop cancer and die, research suggests.Read

It's our World: How to be a cleaner, greener driver Jul 28 2009

I LIKE to think of myself as a green driver. I ditch the car whenever I can and always try to beat the manufacturer's official fuel consumption figures. But am I really driving as efficiently as I think?Read

Liverpool judge attacks UK’s ‘lax’ immigration system Jul 28 2009

A LIVERPOOL Crown Court judge launched an attack on the Government's immigration system as he jailed a drug minder who was in this country illegally.Read

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