Dec
2009
Articles from 24th Dec 2009
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Pope knocked down at Christmas Mass
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
A woman has jumped the barriers in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican and knocked down Pope Benedict XVI as he walked down the main aisle to begin Christmas Eve Mass. Read
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LDP Legal: DLA Piper’s Sarah Cleary on Competition Commission’s embarrassment over BAA
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
DLA Piper’s Sarah Cleary on the Competition Commission’s embarrassment over BAA Read
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Homeless get Christmas cheer from Weightmans hampers
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
WEIGHTMANS staff packed hampers with food and toiletries to hand out to the homeless at Christmas. Read
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Leading Liverpool lawyer has spoken of his pride at being involved in a public inquiry that posthumously recognised a prisoner’s human rights
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
A LEADING city lawyer has spoken of his pride at being involved in a public inquiry that posthumously recognised a prisoner’s human rights. Read
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Weather causes traffic chaos in Liverpool and Merseyside for Christmas getaway
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
MOTORISTS heading out for the big Christmas getaway are being warned to take care during the big chill. Read
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Hundreds stranded as snow shuts Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
HUNDREDS of passengers were stranded at Liverpool John Lennon Airport last night after a downpour of snow. Read
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Shoppers head for Liverpool city centre in droves in last-minute Christmas dash
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
SHOPPERS packed into Liverpool city centre yesterday, on what is likely to be the busiest day of the year for retailers. Read
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“Scrooge” Sefton Council forces Merseyside restaurant to take Christmas lights off tree
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
A RESTAURANT was forced to take down its Christmas lights by “Scrooge” council officials. Read
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Hollyoaks star and Strictly Come Dancing runner-up Ricky Whittle was charged with dangerous driving last night
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
HOLLYOAKS star and Strictly Come Dancing runner-up Ricky Whittle was charged with dangerous driving last night. Read
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River Mersey ferry drama skipper is disciplined after narrowly avoiding collision with gas tanker
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
A FERRY captain has been disciplined and required to undergo a competency check, after narrowly avoiding colliding with a gas tanker on the River Mersey. Read
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Singer Boy George will not enter BB house
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
BOY George said he was “not overly upset” after a High Court judge ruled he could not appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Read
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Supersize skunk slims
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
A SUPERSIZE skunk who piled on the pounds because of a love of bacon sandwiches has slimmed down after being put on a strict diet. Read
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Hundreds of Liverpool FC fans queued up to get stocking fillers autographed by their heroes Pepe Reina and Emiliano Insua
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
HUNDREDS of Liverpool FC fans queued up to get stocking fillers signed by their heroes. Read
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Diseases protect against each other, say scientists
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
PEOPLE with Alzheimer’s disease are less likely to develop cancer – and those with cancer may be protected against Alzheimer’s, new research suggests. Read
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999 vehicle death crash
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
AN ELDERLY woman was killed yesterday when an ambulance rapid response vehicle and a car collided, emergency services said. Read
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Crowds expected for Cheshire Christmas hunts
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
BOXING Day is expected to see Cheshire hunt fans out in large numbers on the biggest day in the hunting calendar – and many of those taking part hope it will be the last under the hunting ban. Read
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£130m paid out in civil bonuses
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
OPPOSITION parties demanded reform of Whitehall’s bonus culture last night, after research revealed civil servants shared pay-outs worth almost £130m last year. Read
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‘Miraculous’ escape for West Derby School pupils as coach driver suffers fatal heart attack at wheel
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL pupils had a “miraculous” escape when their school coach was involved in a horror crash in Germany. Read
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Liverpool academic warns funding cuts could force region’s universities to recruit more overseas students
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
A SENIOR Liverpool academic warned proposed funding cuts could force universities to recruit more students from overseas. Read
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Emergency calls should be top police priority, say Cheshire residents
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
RESPONDING to emergency calls was one of the top priorities for people in Cheshire when asked about the police. Read
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Liverpool children's charity KIND sends out thanks
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL children’s charity KIND has thanked everyone who supported their 2009 Christmas Appeal. Read
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Breast cancer is ‘a family of diseases’
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
BREAST cancer is not one condition but a family of diseases with strikingly different genetic profiles, a new study has shown. Read
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Former Beatle Paul McCartney is stunning festive show
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
SIR Paul McCartney stormed London’s O2 with a marathon set of almost three hours. Read
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Warrington man lucky to survive 200ft Snowdon fall
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
A WARRINGTON man was just feet from death when he tumbled 200ft on Snowdon to within inches of a sheer drop. Read
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Christmas message from Liverpool's Bishop James Jones
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
THE first Carol, sung by the Angels, couldn’t be more relevant. Read
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Cat targeted in air gun attack in Warrington
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
A PET cat was shot and injured by an airgun in a cruel attack in Warrington. Read
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Christmas message from Liverpool's Archbishop Patrick Kelly
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
IF ANGELS are around, something serious is happening. All too often, we forget the serious side of Christmas – not just the events of 2,000 years ago, but their relevance to our world today. Read
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Queen to pay tribute to country’s war heroes
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
THE Queen will pay tribute to Britain’s armed forces in her Christmas Day message. Read
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Escaped man found
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
POLICE have found an “unstable” mental health patient who went missing during an escorted trip to a shopping centre. Read
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Singer Amy Winehouse charged with assault
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
AMY WINEHOUSE has been charged in connection with an assault at a theatre, police said. Read
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Second person dies of anthrax
Dec 24 2009 | Liverpool News
ANTHRAX may be the cause of death of three drug users, it was revealed last night. Read
