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River Mersey tunnel track defect causes Merseyrail commuter trouble Feb 07 2012

MERSEYRAIL's network suffered delays this morning after a track fault under the River Mersey.Read

Government signs off £130m deal paving way for elected Liverpool mayor and more powers in future Feb 07 2012

AN ELECTED mayor could just be the start of new powers for Liverpool after the city has signed off a £130m deal with the government.Read

Government architecture advisors criticise Peel’s £5.5bn Liverpool Waters scheme Feb 07 2012

ARCHITECTURE advisors for the Government have issued a highly critical verdict on the £5.5bn Liverpool Waters skyscraper plan.Read

Kim Cattrall to return to UK for Liverpool Playhouse production of Antony and Cleopatra Feb 06 2012

KIM CATTRALL will return in the Liverpool Playhouse production of Antony and Cleopatra.Read

The World In Pictures: Superbowl XLVI special as the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots and Madonna rocks half-time Feb 06 2012

THE New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Superbowl XLVI overnight in Indianapolis as Madonna courted controversy in her half-time show, which is why today's World In Pictures gallery is a Superbowl special.Read

Liverpool Mayor election to use alternative vote system with two choices for top job Feb 06 2012

LIVERPOOL's first elected Mayor will be decided using the alternative voting system - with voters getting two choices when they cast their ballot for who should have the job.Read

Liverpool underground drains mapped by robots Feb 06 2012

SPECIAL robots are uncovering the hidden history of Liverpool by exploring miles of underground drains.Read

Feb 06 2012 Cammell Laird faces Portsmouth dockyard closure threat

Merseyside councils apprenticeship scheme creates 100 jobs Feb 06 2012

A MERSEYSIDE apprenticeship scheme backed by the region's councils has created 100 jobs.Read

Merseyrail man charged with manslaughter after investigation into death of Georgia Varley Feb 04 2012

A MERSEYRAIL guard has been charged with manslaughter over the death of Wirral teenager Georgia Varley.Read

Government’s PFI bailout fund for Whiston and St Helens Hospitals causes concerns Feb 04 2012

THE government could bail out two Merseyside hospitals threatened with privatisation.Read

Liverpool FC midfielder Stewart Downing avoids assault charges after arrest last month in Teeside Feb 03 2012

LIVERPOOL FC and England star Stewart Downing is not being charged by police after his arrest last month on suspicion of assault.Read

Unilever in talks with ACAS over pensions row Feb 03 2012

Unilever have announced they will hold peace talks in a bid to resolve a row over pensions at the consumer goods giant.Read

Arriva threatens redundancies if not allowed to expand its Bootle bus depot Feb 03 2012

BUS firm Arriva has said it may put 100 staff out of work if plans to expand its Bootle depot are rejected by council planning chiefs.Read

Government may get Merseyside hospitals out of Private Finance Initiative debts with new £1.5bn fund Feb 03 2012

TWO Merseyside hospitals threatened with privatisation could be bailed out by Government to sort out a financial black hole.Read

Georgia Varley death: Merseyrail guard charged with manslaughter Feb 03 2012

A MERSEYRAIL guard has been charged with manslaughter in relation to Georgia Varley's death at Liverpool's James Street train station.Read

The Big Interview: Peter Johnson, Park Group chairman and philanthropist on helping the Everyman Theatre Feb 03 2012

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The World in Pictures February 3 2012: Train derails in India; Protests in Egypt; snow hits Europe; cute giraffes Feb 03 2012

WELCOME to The World In Pictures, a round-up of images taken around the globe in the last 24 hours including a train accident in India, protests in Egypt, England cricket and winter weather hitting Europe.Read

Liverpool cruise liner terminal wins turnaround approval after council agrees to pay back grant cash Feb 03 2012

LIVERPOOL'S cruise liner terminal at the Pier Head will finally be able to cater for turnaround journeys in three months’ time.Read

Merseyside Police Authority to discuss loosening of current recruitment freeze Feb 03 2012

NEW blood could be brought into Merseyside Police to give ill officers the chance to retire.Read