Dec
2009
Articles from 21st Dec 2009
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China blamed for Copenhagen climate deal failure
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
CLIMATE Change Secretary Ed Miliband acknowledged yesterday that the results of the Copenhagen conference were “disappointing”, but insisted that important progress was made in the fight against global warming. Read
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Fourth day of chaos on Eurostar
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
EUROSTAR last night confirmed it will not be running any passenger services today. Read
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Liverpool escapes worst effects of snowfall
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
AS FORECASTERS predict more snow on its way, Merseyside seemed to have largely escaped the worst of the weekend’s weather disruption. Read
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Everton ‘will play a part’ in World Cup preparations Liverpool city council leader insists
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S council leader has insisted Everton FC will play a part in the city’s World Cup preparations in the wake of criticism from the Goodison Park club. Read
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Wirral Cammell Laird workers in charity boost for Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
GENEROUS workers at Cammell Laird, in Wirral, have helped to raise nearly £10,000 for local good causes. Read
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Plans to join Wirral's Stanley Special School and Pensby Primary school unveiled
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
PLANS to locate a special school with a primary school in Wirral have been revealed by the council. Read
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Light up a Life ceremony held at Liverpool's St George's Hall in memory of lung cancer victims
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
A SPECIAL light ceremony was held by a Merseyside cancer charity to remember loved ones. Read
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Tributes paid to Halewood hero of Helmand
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
THE family of a Merseyside soldier killed in Afghanistan have paid tribute to their “hero”. Read
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Hundreds turn out to pay respects to former Lord Mayor of Liverpool Jack Spriggs
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
HUNDREDS of people turned out to pay their last respects to one of the giants of Liverpool politics, former Lord Mayor Cllr Jack Spriggs. Read
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Arrest after toddler found safe
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
MISSING toddler Audrey Nyanor was last night found safe and well in north London, a police spokesman said. Read
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MPs’ report calling for curb on ‘fat cat’ salaries could affect Liverpool chief executive Colin Hilton's £200k+ salary
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
A TOP Pay Commission should be set up to investigate “fat cat” salaries in the public sector and name and shame organisations that pay too much to senior officials, a committee of MPs said today. Read
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Plans revealed for indoor cricket site in Wirral
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
AMBITIOUS plans to create the north of England’s first specialist indoor cricket pitch, in Wirral, have been submitted to the council. Read
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Hollyoaks star pipped at post for Strictly Come Dancing crown
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
HOLLYOAKS actor Ricky Whittle was pipped at the post in the final of Strictly Come Dancing. Read
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Police drafted in to help traffic flow on Wirral retail park
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
POLICE are being brought in to help direct traffic at one of Wirral’s busiest retail parks over Christmas. Read
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Listed status for Liverpool's Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Church
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
A LANDMARK Liverpool church gained listed status in recognition of its special architecture and history. Read
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Halewood plant waves farewell to last X-Type Jaguar
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
HALEWOOD marked another milestone when the plant waved farewell to the X-Type Jag. Read
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YouGov research finds that more than three quarters of adults would recycle used batteries if it was easier
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
MORE than three-quarters of people said they would be more likely to recycle batteries if it was easier to do, according to a survey released by YouGov today. Read
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Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams reveals his father sexually abused members of his family
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
SINN Fein leader Gerry Adams has revealed his late father emotionally, physically and sexually abused family members over many years. Read
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Simon Cowell is gutted after X Factor winner Joe McElderry loses Christmas number one to Rage Against the Machine after chart battle
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
POP mogul Simon Cowell said he was “gutted” at losing the battle for Christmas number one last night, as Rage Against The Machine beat X Factor winner Joe McElderry in the fight for the top spot. Read
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Excited children lose sleep in run up to Christmas
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
EXCITED children miss out on an entire day of sleep over Christmas and their grumpiness causes most festive rows, according to new research. Read
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Conservatives in pledge to ‘save’ Southport
Dec 21 2009 | Liverpool News
COASTAL towns such as Southport will be rescued from a downward spiral of unemployment, crime and coastal erosion, the Conservatives pledged. Read
