Feb
2010
Articles from 2nd Feb 2010
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John Lennon Airport on body scan ‘collision course’
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S John Lennon Airport is on a collision course with the Government over controversial body scanners that produce a naked image of passengers. Read
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Liverpool's Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon lends charity a hand
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
FORMER Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon has teamed up with a charity for older people to raise awareness of some of the issues faced in later life. Read
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Merseyside Police backs help for fraud victims scheme
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE Police are backing a new hotline for victims of fraud. Read
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Wirral's New Ferry Butterfly Park wins temporary reprieve
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
A BUTTERFLY park threatened with closure, after its owners ordered wildlife specialists to leave, has been given a temporary reprieve. Read
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Help is at hand for all creatures great and small: Merseyside churches to celebrate year of biodiversity
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
THE view of an immaculate lawn leading to a country church is one of England's national treasures. Read
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Merseyside Police staff accused of accepting lavish gifts in return for lucrative building contracts
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
CORRUPT Merseyside businessmen plied police staff with expensive gifts and lavish days out to ensure they retained their lucrative building contracts, a court heard. Read
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Amnesty for book lovers
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
FORGETFUL book-worms in Wirral will escape fines for their long overdue library books. Read
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Wirral's Arrowe Park Hospital pays compensation after boy disabled following traumatic birth
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
A MERSEYSIDE hospital agreed a “substantial level” of compensation to a nine-year-old boy after complications at birth left him disabled. Read
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Liberal Democrats choose Wirral poll candidate
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL’S Liberal Democrats have selected Steve Pitt – president of Wallasey Liberal Democrats – to be their candidate for Wallasey in the next General Election. Read
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Royal Castle quitters hit by weather
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
FEWER Merseyside smokers have visited quitting services so far this year because of the bad weather. Read
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Liverpool FC and Everton FC unite in charity game to beat record
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
HEROES from Merseyside’s two Premier League clubs joined fans ahead of this Saturday’s derby clash. Read
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Knowsley man's MBE for helping young
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
DEDICATION to helping young people find their vocation has earned a Merseyside man recognition from the Queen, in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Read
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Ricoh Women’s British Open to be staged at Royal Liverpool in 2012
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
THE world’s leading women golfers are heading to Wirral for the first time. Read
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Bebington High Sports College host extra-curricular sports clubs
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
STUDENTS from a Wirral school are delivering extra-curricular sports clubs at their local primary schools. Read
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Swine flu deaths for Merseyside
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
LATEST figures show 44 people have died in the North-West from swine flu. Read
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First day on the job for Merseyside’s new Chief Constable
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE’S new Chief Constable has taken up his post. Read
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Over 1,000 injured in workplace
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
SLIPS, trips and falls caused 1,109 serious injuries to workers in Merseyside last year, according to figures released by the Health and Safety Executive. Read
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Fazakerley Hospital slashes carbon footprint
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
A MERSEYSIDE hospital is slashing its carbon footprint in a £3.6m project. Read
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Fab Four-themed Mankey Monkeys go on display at Liverpool's Beatles hotel
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
A FAB Four with a difference took up temporary residence at Liverpool’s flagship Beatles-inspired hotel. Read
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St Helens shoppers urged to be fair
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
PEOPLE in St Helens are being asked to take part in the “Big Swap”. Read
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Wirral Council: We’ll learn lessons from Oval pool revamp cash fiasco
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL Council has revamped its procedures for handing out major contracts after admitting spending on refurbishing a swimming pool ran out of control. Read
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Former Liverpool FC chief warns of betting threat to game
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
TOUGHER prison sentences and a new anti-corruption unit are needed to prevent gambling on sport leading to match-fixing, a review recommended last night. Read
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Pope confirms visit to Britain
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
THE mystery of the disappearing Rolf Harris painting came before the judges of the Court of Appeal. Read
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Doctors in exam error
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
A UNIVERSITY has made changes to its exam procedures after four medical students graduated and began practising as doctors despite failing an exam, it was announced. Read
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Singer-songwriter Billy Bragg turns to theatre career
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
BILLY BRAGG is raising the curtain on a new stage in his career – by turning to theatre. Read
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Food test failures
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
EGGS come from sheep, crisps are made of plastic and butterflies produce cheese – these are just some of the wrong answers given by children in a test of their knowledge of food sources, it was revealed today. Read
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LDP Legal: Brabners Chaffe Street’s David Houghton on the retirement options if you are the boss
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
Brabners’ David Houghton on the retirement options if you are the boss Read
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LDP Legal: Legal Services Commission criticised for “lax” financial controls
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
THE body responsible for the UK’s £2bn legal aid fund has “poor oversight” of its spending and “lax” financial controls, MPs concluded. Read
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LDP Legal: Chester College of Law announces open days
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
WOULD-BE lawyers will be able to quiz academics at Chester College of Law at a series of open days. Read
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LDP Legal: Lawyer returns to Liverpool to take the reins of city’s DWF office
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL-FOUNDED law firm DWF has appointed Andy Green to the new role of executive partner at its Liverpool office. Read
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LDP Legal: Scott Rees partner to lead Merseyside branch of motor law body
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
SCOTT REES & Co. partner David Byrne was selected as the new Merseyside co-ordinator for the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS). Read
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Merseyside’s power rangers: Environmental rulings could cut business electricity usage overnight
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
STROLL down most high streets in Merseyside this evening, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that everything was still open. Read
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Knowsley in environmental partnership with business
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
EXPERTS from Knowsley Council showcased initiatives aimed at helping residents cut energy bills at a major conference on climate change. Read
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New green collar jobs will see environmental improvements
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S green collar workforce is expanding, thanks to 30 new jobs created by the city council. Read
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Eco-activities in Wirral parks
Feb 02 2010 | Liverpool News
ROYDEN Park is a hive of eco-activity this weekend. Saturday sees a special workshop entitled Rock, Soils and Vegetation. Read
