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Live updates as police put up cordon and air ambulance lands
Officers have blocked off a number of houses as emergency services attend the incident
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Man refuses to pay £703 Merseyrail fine 'even if it puts him in jail'
Merseyrail
Terry Harrison has been landed with a huge fine after failing to pay for his train ticket
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Hundreds of jobs at risk at Jacob's crackers factory
Aintree
“This decision will leave many workers feeling frustrated and worried"
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Four men who murdered Ashley Dale to be sentenced today
Courts
Witham, Peers, Barry and Zeisz were found guilty of the machine gun murder of Ashley Dale
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Full details of every charge Curtis Warren will face in court next month
Curtis Warren
Warren is due before magistrates on December 15
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Ashley Dale's haunting WhatsApp voice notes which helped catch her killers
Ashley Dale
Key strand of evidence was recovered from iPhone discovered beside 28-year-old's lifeless body
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Family too scared to drive as fireworks set off in middle of road
Aigburth
Footage from the road shows huge amounts of smoke covering the carriageway as a number of fireworks were set off
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Ashley Dale killer Sean Zeisz was called a 'monster' years before murder
Ashley Dale
Short-tempered gangland thug would intimidate and threaten anyone who crossed him
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Prisoner in 'suicidal crisis' was left alone in unlit cell with makeshift noose
Courts
HMP Liverpool officers go on trial accused of manslaughter after death of inmate Anthony Paine
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When I tell people where I live they always ask, 'is that the road where Ashley died?'
Old Swan
Four men were this week convicted of the murder of 28-year-old Knowsley Council worker Ashley Dale
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Schoolgirl taken to Alder Hey after being sold alcohol illegally
Dingle
Dingle Wines has been stripped of its licence by Liverpool Council
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Ashley Dale's mum asked where Lee Harrison was when police knocked at her door at 3am
Ashley Dale
"It was Ashley's interest probably not to say the full truth to her mum"
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Liverpool Christmas Market food and drink prices
Liverpool Christmas Markets
We took a look at the price of beer, hot chocolate and German sausages at this year's markets
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Community united in sadness and grief honours 392 lives lost this year
LGBTQIA+
The annual Transgender Day of Remembrance honoured the lives of trans people whose lives have been cut short
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The Giants Live World’s Strongest Man Arena Tour in photos
M&S Bank Arena
The contest came to the city over the weekend and saw the UK face off against a group of Amercians
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Schoolgirl hurt herself on trampoline but tests showed something more serious
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
The schoolgirl is trying to raise awareness
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Mum felt safe letting kids go to shop - now there's been a shooting
Crime
A gang of men on electric bikes fired a gun at a Land Rover in a corner shop car park
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Man who was 'in and out' of trouble found inspiration in unusual place
Liverpool City Centre
Vincent Snowball was inspired to learn how to upcycle furniture when he was just 19
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Merseyrail services disrupted after trespasser chased by police
Traffic and Travel
Trains on the northern line were impacted by the incident
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Eurovision Song Contest
Elton John told he couldn't play in Liverpool city centre
The Rocket Man star had been due to play two nights at M&S Bank Arena that were eventually moved
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Rise in State Pension next April will miss 500,000 people
Your Money
The Chancellor is expected to update the public about the State Pension in his Autumn Statement on November 22
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Anger as 'smouldering' litter left in Sefton Park after Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night
Volunteers helped clear up the mess today
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'Well-known lad with contagious smile' went to work and never came home
Kirkby
Dylan Kearns was cycling on the East Lancashire Road when he was involved in a crash with a car
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£5m drug trafficker 'Lawless Fly' refuses to attend court as his house is seized
Courts
Dad joined golf club, shopped at Louis Vuitton and treated himself to Rolex after netting millions on EncroChat
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Respected businessman's secret life as Encrochat user 'Walkthedog'
EncroChat
Anthony Harrison was unmasked as underworld money launderer behind the handle 'Walkthedog'
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Struggling Liverpool Council could cut services without immediate help
Liverpool Council
Council leader says urgent funding is needed in Chancellor's Autumn Statement as he outlines myriad crises facing the city
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'Malign presence' Niall Barry could not hide his role as head of toxic OCG
Ashley Dale
"I’m not the leader of no organised crime group"
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'I thought I was just a tired mum until my lips swelled after taking a selfie'
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Hannah, 34, was told to go straight to the doctors after she noticed her lips getting bigger
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Number of Scousers pushed into Universal Credit doubled since covid
Liverpool Council
Liverpool Council data shows one in three claimants are currently in employment
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St John's Precinct's lost nightclubs, pubs and restaurants
History
From Moonstone to Top Rank and the Tower Restaurant
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91 tributes, death and funeral notices this week
Liverpool
Friends and family have paid tribute to loved ones lost in recent weeks
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Man, 102, went from camel farmer to travelling the world
Black Communities
Mohammed Elmi has had many adventures before settling in Liverpool
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Mum went for day out with family and came back with physical and mental scars
Merseyside derby
"I went for a day out with my family and came back mentally and physically scarred."
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Firm that let historic Liverpool building fall into ruins fined £80K
Liverpool Council
Woolton Developments One Ltd failed to adhere to planning permission granted for a late Georgian mansion
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Plans lodged for major LIPA sixth form expansion
LIPA
New performance spaces could be created as part of the development
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Curtis Warren to appear in Liverpool court after breaking rules
Curtis Warren
Warren was jailed in Holland in 1996 for a £125m cocaine importation scheme
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Men on electric bikes seen firing gun at Land Rover in car park
Belle Vale
Police are currently at the scene
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The Responder
Martin Freeman has head in hands as Responder 2 filming continues
Filming started in the city last month
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Liverpool named the UK's fastest moving property market
Property
According to Zoopla one bed flats are the most in demand properties in Liverpool
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Homes in Liverpool still selling for more than £50,000 of listing price
Property
Even though the housing market is shifting - homes are still selling for way over the asking price
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Man tried to snatch phone back from police before they found sick images of children on it
Courts
Kris Hatton also messaged two girls, aged five and eight on a PlayStation
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Council spent nearly £1.6m on plans it is now changing
Birkenhead
Some of the changes have been criticised by people in the council
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Drivers told 'if you don't want to get caught, don't break rules'
Traffic and Travel
'I really don't understand the selfish attitude of many motorists in this city'
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Man who went to work and never came home doesn't know he's a grandad
Aigburth
20 years on from his dad's disappearance, Kevin Jr is still looking for answers
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'Hit team' who shot Ashley Dale dead lied in the faces of her grieving family
Ashley Dale
Gunman James Witham and getaway driver Joseph Peers were among four men found guilty of her murder
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Ashley Dale was sat in pyjamas watching TV when James Witham kicked down her front door and executed her
Ashley Dale
Hit team burst through front door and shot 28-year-old council worker dead in her pyjamas
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'Ridiculous' scenarios 'liar' Lee Harrison gave Ashley Dale's mum after her murder
Ashley Dale
After 10 days of no contact, Julie Dale took the decision to visit Ashley's boyfriend Lee and ask for the truth
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Ashley Dale's younger sister was due to stay at her home the night she died
Old Swan
Ashley Dale's quiet night in turned into a nightmare when James Witham knocked down her door and killed her
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Mum's emotional tribute to son who will 'guide her all the way'
Liverpool
Sean Martin, who was the lead singer of Indie band The Night Café, died suddenly at the age of 26
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New images reveal future of historic Littlewoods building
Liverpool Council
A formal planning application for the transformation of the 1930s site off Edge Lane has now been submitted
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Tout and dog breeder have more than £200k taken by police
Courts
A total of £227,631 was recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act
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19 photos capture life at the old Alder Hey Children's Hospital
History
These photos have been hidden away in the archives for years
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Transport Secretary says £12bn high speed plans for Liverpool-Manchester line are 'very exciting'
Transport
Mark Harper was in Merseyside today and said high speed plans being discussed -including a new station in Liverpool city centre
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'Stressed' dad rang Liverpool FC immediately after checking his bank
Liverpool FC
An administrative error meant the football club accidentally requested the same payment four times
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Liverpool Council 'can't afford' to invest in all its leisure centres
Liverpool Council
Two of the city's leisure sites could be offloaded to ease financial pressures
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The Beatles
Sir Paul McCartney says new song is 'closest we’ll ever come' to having John Lennon back
The last Beatles song is to be released next week
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Sefton Live
Bootle
Woman, 39, found dead at home as police search for family
Police have issued a plea for information following the 39-year-old's death
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91 tributes, death and funeral notices this week
Liverpool
Friends and family have paid tribute to loved ones lost in recent weeks
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'Provisional work' to repair Southport Pier will start next week
Southport
Contractors will be on site from Monday, November 20
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Family-run butchers loved by famous faces celebrates 60 years
History
"We are really grateful for all the customers we have"
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MP 'disgusted' after claims veterans hit with parking fines on Remembrance Sunday
Southport
Mr Moore has called for the the fines to be waved by Sefton Council
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MyWirral
Woodchurch
Sports centre to be bulldozed despite thousands raised to save it
One protestor worried the community will be left with "no hope" if the leisure centre goes
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Moments captured at high street staple BHS before its final days
History
These photographs were found in our archives
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Major traffic delays as broken down skip wagon closes road
Wirral
Officers are asking people to avoid the area
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Barclays to close Merseyside branch in March next year
Liscard
185 regular customers use the branch
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91 tributes, death and funeral notices this week
Liverpool
Friends and family have paid tribute to loved ones lost in recent weeks
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Knowsley
Liverpool
91 tributes, death and funeral notices this week
Friends and family have paid tribute to loved ones lost in recent weeks
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Police warning to anybody with a keyless car in one area of Merseyside
Knowsley
Criminals have found a way to steal cars without breaking into a home and taking the keys
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Tell us about your experiences getting onto the property ladder
Liverpool
Still trying or have you owned multiple properties? Either way we want to hear your thoughts
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Man's first-ever date to be televised to thousands tonight
LGBTQIA+
Dean Leake is appearing on Channel 4's Teen First Dates despite having no dating experience
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Vote for your favourite tattoo studio in Merseyside
Liverpool
We've got plenty of choice when it comes to great local artists
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St Helens Live
St Helens
Merseyside town could be 'transformed' by regeneration plans
People are encouraged to have their say on the plans
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‘Cheeky’ schoolboy with 'complex' condition is Santa Dash special guest
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
This year is the BTR Liverpool Santa Dash's 20th milestone event
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Ashley Dale's haunting WhatsApp voice notes which helped catch her killers
Ashley Dale
Key strand of evidence was recovered from iPhone discovered beside 28-year-old's lifeless body
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Schoolgirl found unresponsive after 'Ketamine overdose'
Merseyside Police
Police have issued a warning to parents after a girl was rushed to hospital
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Ashley Dale was sat in pyjamas watching TV when James Witham kicked down her front door and executed her
Ashley Dale
Hit team burst through front door and shot 28-year-old council worker dead in her pyjamas
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Halton
Liverpool
91 tributes, death and funeral notices this week
Friends and family have paid tribute to loved ones lost in recent weeks
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Tell us about your experiences getting onto the property ladder
Liverpool
Still trying or have you owned multiple properties? Either way we want to hear your thoughts
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Vote for your favourite tattoo studio in Merseyside
Liverpool
We've got plenty of choice when it comes to great local artists
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93 tributes, death and funeral notices this week
Liverpool
Friends and family have paid tribute to loved ones lost in recent weeks
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'Undervalued' Warrington and Halton hospital staff begin third round of strike action
Warrington Hospital
Staff say they have been carrying out work well above their pay grade for five years
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Southport
Southport
Sainsbury's announce opening date for new Southport store
The store was first proposed in 2015
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Man arrested after assault at flat in Southport
Southport
The victim suffered a head injury
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Man shot at twice says 'don't let fear of the unknown' stop you
Real Lives
Don Barnes has done something only 250 other people have ever managed
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Merseyrail cancel number of train services every day on two lines
Traffic and Travel
Changes come into place from Saturday, November 18
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BMW driver hit man crossing Lord Street then sped off from the scene
Southport
The man was crossing the road when he was hit by a BMW
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Birkenhead
History
Moments captured at high street staple BHS before its final days
These photographs were found in our archives
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Liverpool venue loved for being the 'wackiest fun pub' in the 80s
History
It was a "place well named"
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Schoolboy jumped from bedroom window as fire destroyed family home
Birkenhead
Mason Simpson was cut off by the fire and was forced to make his escape by leaping onto a low roof
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Musician went from gigging with mum to performing with Gerry Marsden
New Music
Jade Thunder has been performing music for 25 years
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Man found with 200 wraps of cocaine and heroin after 'drug deal'
Birkenhead
The arrest was part of Merseyside Police's ongoing work to tackle county lines and organised crime
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