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Tributes to 'unspoken Liverpool legend' who 'saved lives'

Dr Hassan Burhan "changed lives in the most profound way"

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Machete-wielding teenager walks free from court after storming party screaming 'we'll chop your head off'

Leighton Conlan and an unnamed 16-year-old yelled: "We'll slice your head off, chop your head off and blow your head off"

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Mystery surrounds future of Woodside Ferry Terminal building as lease forfeited

The last crossing into Woodside Ferry Terminal docked in October 2022 as the landing stage closed amid a massive investment into the public realm

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Future of Woodside ferry terminal food hall thrown into doubt

The future of a popular Wirral food and drink hall and market has been thrown into question after its lease was forfeited. In 2018, a 10-year lease was granted to…

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Join Hoylake RNLI’s Mayday Car Wash

Hoylake RNLI lifeboat station needs your help to drive up funds by coming to its Mayday Car Wash on Sunday, 17 May, raising money to save lives at sea during…

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Firm and police clash over Newsham Park Irish festival plans

An Irish music festival faces a run-in with Merseyside Police over its plans for the venue car park. A two-day festival, to be known as Fields of Éire Irish Music…

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Charity football match for prostate cancer to take place in Wallasey this Saturday

A special charity football match will take place this Saturday (9 May) at Ashville Football Club as friends, family, former teammates and supporters come together to honour a much-loved brother…

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First look at Carnatic Park housing plans

New images have been unveiled giving the first look at homes that will replace the former University of Liverpool halls of residence. Earlier this year, work began to knock down…

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Mum shares how Claire House supports her family after loss of her baby daughter

A Wirral mum has shared how Claire House Children’s Hospice helped her family make precious memories with her baby daughter. Jess Maddock said the Merseyside hospice was there “within the…

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City shop sold wine to teenager

An off licence in Liverpool city centre finds itself under investigation after selling a bottle of wine to a 16-year-old. A test purchase was carried out at The Premier 149A…

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Illegal dumpers could face prosecution at Eastham site

Those found dumping waste on a huge area of land in Wirral could be prosecuted amid an ongoing investigation. It was revealed last month that a criminal probe has been…

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Three arrested following fail-to-stop collision in Everton

Police have arrested three people following a collision in Everton. At around 6.25pm on Tuesday, 14 April, Merseyside Police received a report that a blue Peugeot van had been involved…

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Community Champion from Asda Liscard shares her experience as a foster carer

Manda Davidson from the Asda store in Liscard looks after local groups and good causes in her role as an Asda community champion – and when she’s not at work…

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Merseyrail runners unite for Centre 56 challenge

For more than 50 years, Centre 56 has provided specialist family support and nursery care for children aged 2–12 who have experienced domestic abuse or crisis situations in Liverpool. On 26–27 June,…

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He's been in a coma four times and claims only one thing saved his life

Eric Powers was first in a coma when he landed on his head on an inflatable slide aged 13

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Rare Beatles letters go on display in Hamburg

A special exhibition featuring a rare set of Beatles photographs and letters written by the band’s five original members whilst in Hamburg, is set to go on display in the…

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Proposed Conservation Area at Noctorum Ridge

Known for its large mansion houses, Noctorum Ridge could become the latest conservation area in Wirral. Conservation areas are places of special architectural and historic interest, and their designation helps ensure…

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Liverpool Book Festival returns for Summer Special

Liverpool Book Festival returns with a Summer Special at BoxPark in Liverpool on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The event will feature over 60 authors selling their books directly, artisan stalls, street food, talks, live…

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Family tribute issued following fatal collision in Ellesmere Port

The family of a six-year-old boy who died following a collision in Ellesmere Port have paid tribute to him.      Kanan-Jay McLeod died on Sunday, 19 April, after he…

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Man arrested after wallet stolen from disabled pensioner in Waterloo

Merseyside Police arrested a man on suspicion of theft and fraud by false representation after a disabled pensioner had his wallet stolen in Waterloo. The pensioner was leaving the Post…