Nov
2009
Articles from 16th Nov 2009
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Hillsborough memorial creator Tony Evans disappointed by reaction to design in Liverpool
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
A CONTROVERSIAL statue designed in memory of Hillsborough victims was strongly criticised by families and friends of Liverpool football fans killed in the tragedy. Read
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After the Noughties, Liverpool prepares to enter the Themies
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
DID we ever decide what the decade after 2010 is going to be called? The Teenies? Read
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Liverpool Merseytram: Delay Port of Liverpool road plan to pay for trams scheme
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
A MAJOR road scheme should be delayed to help pay for Merseyside to get a tram network, it was proposed last night. Read
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown to defend Afghanistan mission
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown will today issue a vigorous defence of Britain’s military mission in Afghanistan, as he repeats warnings that the al-Qaida terror network poses the biggest source of threat to UK national security. Read
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Neighbours pay tribute to Liverpool man killed when fire tore through his Anfield home on Saturday
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
SHOCKED neighbours yesterday paid tribute to a “local character” killed when a blaze tore through his Liverpool home. Read
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Four people held after fatal stabbing in Netherton
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
FOUR people have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a man found at a house on Merseyside. Read
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£10m scheme which could kick-start regeneration of Liverpool's Dale Street
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
PLANS have been unveiled for a £10m hotel and retail scheme which could kick-start the regeneration of a key Liverpool thoroughfare. Read
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X Factor's Simon Cowell crowned king of TV judges as Variety Club honours stars
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
X-FACTOR judge Simon Cowell was last night crowned Britain’s best TV judge at a star-studded ceremony for the best in showbusiness. Read
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Crosby Library hosts family history event
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
CROSBY Library is holding a Family History event on Wednesday, November 18. Read
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Arrest in 12-year long 'nightstalk' rape case
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
DETECTIVES hunting the “nightstalker” – one of Britain’s most wanted serial rapists – have arrested a 52-year-old man. Read
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Ex-Boots boss spearheads bid for Skelmersdale-based Matalan takeover
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
THE former boss of Boots was today reported to be leading a £1.5bn bid for Matalan by the owner of discount chain Poundland. Read
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Liverpool pupils meet Crosby screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
HUNDREDS of Year 7 pupils from schools across Liverpool had the chance to meet author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce and author Cathy MacPhail at a special event at Liverpool Central Library. Read
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Liverpool celebrity hairdresser throws Queenie’s Christmas Gala Ball at the Adelphi to raise cash for charity
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL hairdresser Herbert Howe brought the magic of the festive season to the city early this year. Read
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BBC Radio Merseyside appeals for Merseyside charity
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
BOSSES at BBC Radio Merseyside are looking for a charity to campaign for over the next year. Read
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Wasteful Liverpool schools face penalties
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
EVERY Liverpool school is set to be hit with cash penalties if they waste energy under controversial new plans. Read
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Liverpool FC hosts fans night
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Football Club has launched Nights at the Museum, a chance for fans to meet former players and managers over a dinner and drinks reception. Read
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Ex-Liverpool DJ Kev Seed is back on the airwaves
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL DJ Kev Seed will soon be back behind the microphone in his home city. Read
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Style Supremo Gok Wan meets fans at Liverpool One Waterstone’s
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
FASHIONISTAS from Merseyside and beyond went to the city centre to meet style consultant, author and television presenter Gok Wan. Read
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Wirral cash boost to help people back to work
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL has been given almost £1m to help those finding it most difficult to get back into work. Read
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Attacked Liverpool policeman James Parkes back to work hopes
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
BATTERED trainee police officer James Parkes has vowed to be back at work in a matter of weeks. Read
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New contractor appointed for Neptune Developments' revamp of Wirral's New Brighton resort
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
A DEVELOPER has been appointed by Neptune Developments to complete the planned revamp of a Wirral seaside town. Read
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Public Finance Initiatives (PFIs) ‘scrapped’ under Conservatives
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
THE Conservatives would scrap the private finance initiative (PFI) and replace it with a new way of funding major infrastructure projects, shadow chancellor George Osborne said today. Read
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Hare coursing back under Conservatives with David Cameron, rivals warn
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
A CONSERVATIVE victory at next year's General Election will see the return of the infamous Waterloo Cup, an MP has suggested. Read
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Swine flu vaccine patience urged
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE NHS organisations are asking people to be patient as the swine flu vaccine is delivered to GP surgeries. Read
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Double boost for blooming Chester
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
CHESTER has won two top accolades in the North West in Bloom competition. Read
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How Merseyside has benefited from PFI credits
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE has been assisted by numerous Private Finance Initiatives. Read
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Swine flu fears fuel net fraud
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
RUSSIAN crime gangs are making millions by flogging counterfeit Tamiflu to paranoid Britons online. Read
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces new power to curb bankers’ bonuses
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
CITY regulators are to be given new powers to tear up bankers’ contracts if they include excessive pay and bonus deals which might threaten the stability of the financial system, it was revealed today. Read
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NICE time to sample Nordic arts and culture
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
A CHANCE to discover hidden cultural gems from the Nordic countries begins this week. Read
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Poll hopefuls stay away from Wirral by-election debate
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
JUST three of the five candidates standing in a Wirral by-election will be attending a public debate organised by one of those up for election. Read
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Average secret debt over £4,000
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
ONE in four people are hiding debts from their friends or family, a survey showed today. Read
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Liverpool's European Capital of Culture Year campaign wins top PR award
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
THE PR campaign for Liverpool’s year as European Capital of Culture scooped a major award. Read
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Wirral New Brighton's new £160,000 lifeboat launched
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
A WIRRAL lifeboat crew has taken delivery of a new £160,000 boat. Read
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Pilot dies in Cheshire air crash
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
A MAN died in a helicopter crash over Cheshire farmland yesterday, police have confirmed. Read
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Rich food
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
MORE than 100 Lottery millionaires from the past 15 years gathered for what could be the richest Sunday brunch in the country. Read
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60 hurt as crowd surges in bid to see X Factor stars JLS at Birmingham christmas lights switch-on
Nov 16 2009 | Liverpool News
BIRMINGHAM finally turned on its Christmas lights yesterday, after the high-profile event turned sour when scores of people were injured in a crowd surge. Read
