Oct
2009
Articles from 23rd Oct 2009
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BBC Question Time onslaught exposes struggling Nick Griffin
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
RARELY has Question Time been such a political hot potato. Probably never has it allowed itself to be taken over by the presence of one man. Read
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BNP leader Nick Griffin denies being a Nazi on BBC’s Question Time
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
NICK GRIFFIN denied being a Nazi when he appeared on the BBC’s Question Time last night. Read
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Liverpool cloud art on River Mersey wins £500,000 Olympic cash
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
A THREE-MILE high column of cloud will be projected over the River Mersey as a specially- commissioned artwork created for the London 2012 Games. Read
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Rental boom for Liverpool city centre flats
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL city centre’s apartment rental market is booming, with transactions up almost 50%, while sales have continued to flounder. Read
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Everton FC fans help hunt for missing Madeleine McCann
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
THOUSANDS of Everton fans in Portugal showed their support for missing Madeleine McCann. Read
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Royal Navy’s Liverpool Mersey waterfront flight of the century starts with flagship’s arrival
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
THE UK’s biggest Royal Navy aviation celebration began on Merseyside yesterday with the arrival of HMS Illustrious. Read
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HMS Illustrious Liverpool visit: Meet the admiral who flies himself to work
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
REAR Admiral SImon Charlier, the Fleet’s Chief of Staff (Aviation), is a hands-on boss. Read
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Wirral coroner records verdicts into Spital crash
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
A RETIRED minister reached motorway speeds on a 30mph road in Wirral before crashing and killing himself, three women and a six-year-old girl. Read
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Virtual pet for lazy owners
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
IT WILL not leave a dirty litter tray or cry for walks in the rain – the ideal pet for lazy animal lovers is launched today. Read
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MPs raise Merseyside issues at special meeting at Liverpool Town Hall
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE MPs joined colleagues from across the North West for a special committee meeting. Read
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Scientists find recipe for perfect gravy
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
JUICES from a joint of beef and the left-over water from boiled cabbage make the perfect gravy, scientists said today. Read
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Royal Mail delivery and collection staff go on strike in Liverpool
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
A FRESH wave of postal strikes was announced as Merseyside’s postal workers enter the second day of their strike. Read
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Cocaine shame of dead teen’s father
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
THE father of murdered teenager Shakilus Townsend is facing a jail sentence for possessing crack cocaine. Read
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Merseyside schools receive government boost in bid to become charities
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
THE Government last night gave the green light for five schools in the region to develop plans to become charities. Read
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Call to teach children sleep is important
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
FOR years, teachers have agonised over how to keep tired children interested in class, and now experts have come up with a solution - lessons in getting a good night’s sleep. Read
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Dame Vera in poppy appeal launch
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
FORCES sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn yesterday joined soprano singer Hayley Westenra for an emotional rendition of the classic wartime song We’ll Meet Again to officially launch the Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal. Read
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I’ll pay off ‘bankruptcy’ tax bill, claims Liverpool FC legend John Barnes
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
FORMER Liverpool FC star John Barnes has denied going bust. Read
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Visit to Liverpool by high-powered Shanghai delegation coincides with free weekend event
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
VISITORS to Liverpool will get a taste of Shanghai this weekend at a free event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the twinning relationship between the two cities. Read
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Liverpool University launches Confucius Institute to promote China
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL University is launching a Confucius Institute to teach Chinese and promote better understanding of Chinese culture. Read
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Residents object to Liverpool Hope Street Hotel’s balcony plans
Oct 23 2009 | Liverpool News
PEOPLE living next to a trendy Liverpool boutique hotel are objecting to plans to allow guests to use balconies overlooking residential homes. Read
