Dec
2009
Articles from 4th Dec 2009
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Liverpool Childwall bar manager dies after 12th floor fall from Bangkok hotel
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
A LIVERPOOL bar manager died after falling from the window of a 12th-floor hotel room in Bangkok. Read
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Birkenhead man’s tragic phone call
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
A FATHER-OF-TWO asked his ex-partner to stay on the phone as his car crashed at high speed into a motorway barrier. Read
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Feeding the birds alters evolution
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
INNOCENTLY feeding wild birds in winter can alter their evolution, a study has shown. Read
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Rolling Stones’ member Ronnie Wood arrested
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
ROLLING Stone Ronnie Wood was questioned by police yesterday over claims he assaulted his young Russian lover. Read
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Liverpool Boat Show to be staged annually
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S boat show will become an annual event, injecting millions into the city’s economy every year, organisers claim. Read
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More than 100 police officers blitzed South Liverpool drug dens yesterday
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
EIGHT people were arrested during a series of drugs raids in Liverpool. Read
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John Paul Massey's uncle questioned on Liverpool dog attack tragedy
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
THE uncle of a four-year-old boy savaged to death by a pitbull has been questioned by police. Read
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Liverpool drugs barron Curtis Warren gets 13 years for £1m drugs plot
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
CURTIS WARREN was last night starting a 13-year jail term for masterminding a £1m cannabis smuggling plot. Read
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Reindeers, Christmas trees and decorations bring the festive spirit to Liverpool
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
REINDEERS, 40ft Christmas trees and traditional Victorian decorations – Christmas has arrived in Liverpool. Read
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Wirral motorist fined for playing radio too loudly
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
A MOTORIST was stunned to receive a £30 ticket for playing music too loudly on his car radio. Read
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Beer is banned
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
A SUPER-STRENGTH beer of 18.2% was banned from sale in the UK after a drinks industry watchdog ruled its marketing promoted excessive drinking. Read
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Addresses in Warrington raided as part of national fraud investigation
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
TWO addresses in Warrington were raided as part of a national investigation into international commercial loans fraud. Read
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Wirral Ness Gardens light up for festive celebration
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
THE lights were turned on at Wirral’s Ness Gardens last night as part of a special light show celebrating Liverpool’s Year of the Environment. Read
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Liverpool's City Talk presenters to leave station in New Year
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL radio station City Talk is to release its four main daytime presenters. Read
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Decision on future of Wirral's iconic buildings expected soon
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
A DECISION on the future of two of Wirral’s iconic locations could be made next week. Read
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Liverpool’s new £1million venue opens its doors to the public
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
THIS is the first glimpse of the new £1m venue based in the historic Heywood Building, in Liverpool city centre. Read
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Former Beatle Paul McCartney in call for meat-free Mondays
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
SIR Paul McCartney shrugged off attacks on his “Meat-Free Monday” campaign and called for a global effort to change eating habits and help save the planet from global warming. Read
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Controversial festival gets go-ahead from Wirral Council
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
PLANS for a huge two-day international rock festival in Wirral were last night given the go-ahead by the council. Read
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Festive baubles warning
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
OPERATION Elf and Safety has been launched in Cheshire to protect children from unsafe Christmas decorations. Read
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Sefton smokers given help to quit
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
SEFTON smokers wanting to quit can get free advice at a new roadshow. Read
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Liverpool marks Isle of Man’s worst sea tragedy
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
IT WAS only a rose, but each blood-red bloom represented a lost soul. In all, 36 roses were cast over the side of the Mersey ferry Snowdrop to mark the deaths of 36 people lost on the Manx steamer, Ellan Vannin. Read
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Course launched for Knowsley heritage lovers
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
A COURSE for heritage enthusiasts is being launched in Knowsley. Read
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Former Everton in Community charity chief found guilty of £5,000 theft
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
A FORMER Everton charity chief was found guilty of stealing thousands of pounds from its accounts. Read
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Third charge over Liverpool cadet Joseph Lapin stabbing
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
TEN people have denied conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm in connection with the murder of a teenage Army cadet. Read
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Scores of district nurses past and present celebrated the 150th anniversary of the foundation of their profession at a party in Liverpool last night
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
DISTRICT nurses past and present celebrated the 150th anniversary of the foundation of their profession at a party in Liverpool last night. Read
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Doctor accused of sexually assaulting a woman patient at a Wirral hospital to face trial
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
A DOCTOR will face trial next year accused of sexually assaulting a woman patient at a Wirral walk-in centre. Read
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More than 100 people have been struck down by a virus outbreak at a Southport hotel
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
THE number of victims struck by a stomach flu virus at a Merseyside hotel last night topped 100. Read
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Cult police series The Wire star Dominic West to direct McGovern drama in Liverpool
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
THE Wire actor Dominic West is to direct an episode of Jimmy McGovern’s daytime drama, Moving On. Read
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England swine flu toll declines
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
THERE were 22,000 new cases of swine flu in England in the last week, the Government said. Read
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Cash for makeover of empty stores in St Helens, Wirral, Warrington, West Lancashire and Cheshire West and Chester
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
BOARDED-UP shops will be turned into art galleries, studios and community centres, under a £250,000 Christmas "makeover". Read
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Liverpool's International Tennis Tournament to back Prince’s charity
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S International Tennis Tournament has announced its new official charity. Read
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Bankers warned over bonuses
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
THE City Minister has said bankers should not expect “wholly fortuitous” bonuses amid concerns over the size of planned payments at Royal Bank of Scotland. Read
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Golfing legend Tiger Woods' ‘lover' pulls plug on chat
Dec 04 2009 | Liverpool News
A NEW York nightclub hostess accused of having an affair with Tiger Woods last night cancelled a planned press conference at which her relationship with the champion golfer was due to be discussed. Read
