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Tributes paid to Jessie Paisley, wife of legendary Liverpool FC manager Bob, who has died aged 96 Feb 09 2012

THE wife of legendary Liverpool FC manager Bob Paisley has died at the age of 96.Read

David Miliband: Labour supporters should pick the party’s candidate to be Liverpool’s first elected mayor Feb 09 2012

LABOUR supporters rather than simply paid-up members should pick the party’s candidate to be Liverpool’s first directly elected mayor, David Miliband has said.Read

The Debate: Is a university degree still good value for money? Feb 09 2012

DEGREES open doors as well as minds. That’s not just a catchy advertising phrase. Universities create additional value for that break into the job market, through academic and career development.Read

Second giant will roam Liverpool's streets in Sea Odyssey for Titanic 100th anniversary in April Feb 09 2012

A SECOND giant will roam the streets of Liverpool in the city’s Sea Odyssey extravaganza in April.Read

Date set for Westminster debate after Anne Williams' petition for new Hillsborough inquest Feb 09 2012

A MUM whose teenage son died in the Hillsborough disaster has secured a debate at Westminster into his death.Read

Liverpool’s Blue Coat to become centrally-funded academy in March Feb 09 2012

LIVERPOOL’S Blue Coat school is to become a centrally-funded academy from the start of March.Read

Row over new four-floor Liverpool bar as councillors grant license Feb 09 2012

A LIVERPOOL property developer has denied claims plans for a four-floor nightspot would result in a mass drinking den.Read

Liverpool’s only grammar school The Blue Coat will become an academy in March Feb 09 2012

LIVERPOOL’S only grammar school, The Blue Coat, will break free from town hall control and become a centrally funded academy from the beginning of March, it has been revealed.Read

Up to 2000 staff at Cheshire West and Chester Council to strike on Valentine’s Day Feb 09 2012

A THREE-hour strike on Valentines Day is set to take place involving an estimated 2,000 employees of Cheshire West and Chester Council.Read

Event to celebrate life of Viscount Leverhulme in Wirral Feb 09 2012

A SPECTACULAR event celebrating the spirit of the world’s greatest industrialist, entrepreneur and philanthropist is being held in Wirral this summer.Read

Birkdale High head teacher Gary Loveridge dicusses the damning Ofsted report which put his school in special measures Feb 09 2012

THE headteacher of a Merseyside school has revealed why he believes it was placed in special measures – and what he plans to do about it.Read

Frank Field calls for "decisive change" to Wirral Council's management Feb 08 2012

AFTER another turbulent week for Wirral Council and just ahead of what is expected to be another damning report into its management the authority faced calls by MP Frank Field for the Government to step in to bring “decisive change” in its management.Read

Harry Redknapp and Milan Mandaric found not guilty in tax evasion trial Feb 08 2012

SPURS manager Harry Redknapp has been cleared of taking bungs in an offshore tax dodge.Read

The World in Pictures, featuring Indian elections, Philippines earthquake and winter weather Feb 08 2012

WELCOME to today's World in Pictures gallery featuring images taken around the globe in the last 24-hours including, Indian elections, Philippines earthquake and winter weather in Europe.Read

Liverpool Council votes in favour of elected mayor Feb 08 2012

LIVERPOOL council last night voted in favour of an elected mayor for the city, after an emergency debate.Read

Birkenhead MP Frank Field leads calls for changes in Wirral council management Feb 08 2012

A MERSEYSIDE MP called on the Government to step in and bring “decisive change” to the senior management of Wirral Council.Read

Titanic centenary to be marked at Liverpool’s Adelphi Hotel with week of events Feb 08 2012

AN AMBITIOUS week-long programme of events at Liverpool's Adelphi Hotel will mark the centenary of the Titanic disaster.Read

Liverpool Council passes motion to adopt elected mayor system - re-read David Bartlett's updates from the vote Feb 07 2012

LIVERPOOL will vote for an elected mayor on May 3 after the city council tonight passed a motion to change the current leadership structure.Read

Lord Heseltine to be given Freedom of the City of Liverpool award Feb 07 2012

FORMER minister for Merseyside Lord Heseltine is to become a Freeman of the City of Liverpool.Read

Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney to play gig to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Feb 07 2012

SIR Paul McCartney could play at an official concert to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.Read