Nov
2009
Articles from 20th Nov 2009
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Wirral's Birkenhead High School Academy told to cater for the poorest
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
THE former Birkenhead High School for Girls is to cater for large numbers of pupils from deprived backgrounds, a new report reveals. Read
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Archeologist recreates Stonehenge at Ness Botanical Gardens in Wirral
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
AN ARCHEOLOGIST has recreated the country’s most famous prehistoric landmark in a Merseyside park. Read
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Wirral South MP Ben Chapman backs women bishops
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL South MP Ben Chapman says he supports the right of women to become bishops as well as priests. Read
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Hundreds of Liverpool jobs to be culled in “devastating” move by betting shop giant Ladbrokes
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
HUNDREDS of jobs are being culled in a “devastating” move by betting shop giant Ladbrokes. Read
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Four Merseyside Fire Service engines pulled from front line service
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
FOUR fire engines used to train reserve firefighters in case of a strike will not be returned to the front line – even though the strike threat has apparently diminished. Read
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Southport social worker in court over child sex charges
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
A SOCIAL worker appeared in court in connection with the investigation into Liverpool paedophile Colin Blanchard. Read
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Marco Pierre White restaurant's re-fit leaves bad taste in mouth for cancelled customers
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
CELEBRITY chef Marco Pierre White sparked anger after one of his new restaurants cancelled bookings. Read
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Snow queen leads dazzling processions through Liverpool
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
A DAZZLING wintry procession through the heart of the city marked the start of Liverpool’s festive season last night. Read
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Council chief demands ‘bonfire of £4.5bn red tape’
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
NEEDLESS centrally-imposed red tape is costing councils £4.5bn a year which they need to fund vital services, town hall chiefs said today. Read
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Labour peer Baroness Ashton becomes Europe's first foreign minister
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
GORDON BROWN insisted last night that Britain would remain a powerful voice in Brussels after Labour peer Baroness Ashton was appointed as the European Read
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Antarctic has been 6 degrees warmer
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
TEMPERATURES in Antarctica during warm periods between ice ages soared to up to 6°C warmer than the present day, a new study has shown. Read
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Homes flooded as storms continue to batter Britain
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
HUNDREDS of homes were flooded yesterday after torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks. Read
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Fashion model Daisy Lowe bares all for a week
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
FASHION model Daisy Lowe told yesterday how she enjoyed spending a week naked while shooting the latest Pirelli calendar. Read
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COMEDY REVIEW: Stewart Lee at the Liverpool Playhouse
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
WHEN you bill your show as “If You Prefer a Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One” it pays to be at least a bit shocking. Read
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Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams in Vatican for talks with Pope
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
THE Archbishop of Canterbury arrived in Rome last night for his first talks with the Pope since the Vatican issued an unprecedented invitation to his fellow Anglicans to join the Catholic church. Read
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Power cut nightmare at Aintree’s Box Works Estate continues
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
ANGRY businesses who have been without electricity for more than two weeks have formed a committee to fight their case. Read
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Aintree Racecourse Christmas event to include two races over Grand National course
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
AROUND 144 Christmas trees would be needed to make up Aintree’s famous Bechers Brook jump. Read
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Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry postpones Liverpool gig
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
ROCK ’N’ ROLL legend Chuck Berry has postponed his gig at the Olympia in Kensington. Read
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Models hit catwalk at Metquarter to support Liverpool Unites but an injured Phil Jagielka has to pull out
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
THE city’s Metquarter turned on the style with a fashion show for the Liverpool Unites charity – despite an injury-time loss from EFC player Phil Jagielka. Read
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Thousands expected on anti-homophobia march in Liverpool
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
THOUSANDS of people are expected to turn out to an anti-homophobia march this weekend. Read
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Liverpool City Council spends £10m using agency staff
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Council spent £10m on agency staff last year, prompting calls for Merseyside authorities to set up their own employment agency. Read
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Liverpool to replace 4,000 out-of-date computers
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Council faces a massive bill to replace up to 4,000 out-of-date computers, despite spending more than £70m a year on a controversial IT deal with BT. Read
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Former boxing champ John Conteh loans memorabilia to Liverpool museum
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
FORMER World boxing champ John Conteh is lending items from his glittering career, including title belts and gloves, to the new Museum of Liverpool. Read
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Liverpool City Council gets the final piece of funding for the Hall Lane Gateway
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
THE final piece of funding for Liverpool’s Hall Lane Gateway Project has been secured thanks to £1.5m European funding. Read
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Carols By Candlelight to help the NSPCC at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
THE magic of Christmas will be captured at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral as people flock to this year’s NSPCC Carols By Candlelight. Read
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Wirral-born comic brings new show to Liverpool festival
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL comedian Liz Carr is bringing a brand new show to the city this weekend. Read
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Sting says he confronted ghost in his home
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
STING has claimed he once confronted a ghost which wandered into his room at the dead of night. Read
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Ryanair adds three new routes, two new planes and more frequencies at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Nov 20 2009 | Liverpool News
RYANAIR is taking the fight for supremacy at Liverpool John Lennon airport to rival Easyjet with three new routes and extra frequency on existing links. Read
