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Prosecution could follow HSE inquiry into Lewis’s gas leak scare Jan 24 2012

AN OFFICIAL investigation into last week’s gas leak scare in Liverpool city centre is to be launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).Read

Wirral artist’s New Wave may adorn Seacombe ferry terminal Jan 24 2012

A SCULPTURE by a Merseyside artist could go on display outside a Wirral ferry terminal.Read

Liverpool schoolchildren to link up with The Drifters on stage at the Liverpool Empire (VIDEO & PICS) Jan 24 2012

LIVERPOOL primary school pupils are to perform with The Drifters at the Liverpool Empire.Read

Government cuts see Liverpool Council cut 4,000 homes solar power building plan Jan 23 2012

PLANS to build solar panels on around 4,000 homes in the city have been scrapped by Liverpool Council in the face of Government cutbacks.Read

Liverpool celebrates Chinese New Year as year of the Dragon begins Jan 23 2012

MORE than 25,000 people packed into Liverpool to help celebrate Chinese New Year.Read

Merseyside alzheimer's disease sufferers to trial new vaccine first Jan 23 2012

AN Alzheimer’s disease vaccine which could slow down the disease is to be trialed on Merseyside patients.Read

Historic Wirral fireplace may be sold Jan 23 2012

A UNIQUE fireplace which once adorned one of the finest country houses and now acts as a doorway to a Birkenhead cabaret club is for sale.Read

This week's Debate: GCSE school performance tables - tell us your thoughts Jan 23 2012

With Thursday marking the annual publication of GCSE school performance tables this week's debate asks are school league tablesworthwhile? (view last year's tables here)What do you think? Read

Tributes to Liverpool FC supporters union Spirit of Shankly co-founder Paul Rice who has died Jan 21 2012

TRIBUTES are today being paid to a leading member of Liverpool FC supporters' Union Spirit of Shankly has died.Read

Liverpool gas leak: City centre shops count the cost after evacuations Jan 21 2012

LIVERPOOL city centre shops are counting the cost after a gas leak forced evacuations from their premises earlier this week.Read

World War One fallen heroes' names added to Roll of Honour at Liverpool town hall Jan 21 2012

FAMILIES of Liverpool servicemen who gave their lives fighting for their country in World War One watched their relatives’ names added to a town hall memorial.Read

Four Sure Start centres to stay open in Liverpool Jan 21 2012

LIVERPOOL council has officially agreed to keep four Sure Start centres open bringing joy to parents in the city.Read

Controversial pension changes approved by Unilever trustees Jan 21 2012

UNILEVER trustees have approved controversial changes to the firm's pensions.Read

Attorney General agrees to consider inquest for Hillsborough victim Kevin Williams after online petition Jan 20 2012

THE Attorney General has agreed to consider whether an application should be made for a new inquest to be held over the death of Hillsborough victim Kevin Williams.Read

The World In Pictures January 20 2012 - Pro-Syrian protestors, River Yamuna and Istanbul freight ship evacuated Jan 20 2012

THE World in Pictures photo gallery today takes us on a journey across three continents. Pictures include stars arriving at the Britain's Got Talent auditions in London, an Indian river immersed in fog and divers searching the Costa Concordia cruise ship for passengers who are still missing.Read

M62 motorists facing severe tailbacks after three-vehicle crash at junction 11 Jan 20 2012

MOTORISTS face huge tailbacks on the M62 eastbound after a three-vehicle crash at Birchwood.Read

Merseyside Police apologise to family of murdered nurse Kate Mott Jan 20 2012

MERSEYSIDE Police apologised to the family of a nurse murdered by her estranged husband.Read

The Friday Read: Meet Bob Prattey, the man with a plan for the ECHO Arena and BT Convention Centre Jan 20 2012

On its 4th birthday, ACC Liverpool boss Bob Prattey tells David Bartlett it’s time to expandRead

Hundreds evacuated from Liverpool city centre after gas leak at former Lewis’s store Jan 20 2012

HUNDREDS of people were evacuated from streets, homes and businesses amid fears of a huge gas explosion in Liverpool city centre.Read

Merseyside police hail drop in crime figures Jan 20 2012

OVERALL crime on Merseyside is falling according to new figures.Read