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Three men found guilty of the murder of Jacqueline Rutter
Three men have been convicted of the murder of 53-year-old Jacqueline Rutter at Liverpool Crown Court. Simon Allen, 55, of no fixed abode, James Byrne, 24, of no fixed abode,…
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Walton man banned after dog neglect prosecution
A Merseyside man who failed to seek vet treatment for his French bulldog’s ingrowing nails and eye condition has been banned from keeping dogs for five years after a prosecution…
Independent chair sought for Seacombe neighbourhood board
Community leaders in Seacombe are being urged to help shape the future of their area, as part of a £20 million investment from the Government. The funding is part of…
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L8 bus lane plans to go ahead
There are no plans for the second of two new Liverpool bus lanes to be pulled despite the city council’s U-turn on one of its proposed routes. It was revealed…
Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 25 January 2026
Tony Houlihan Memorial Challenge Cup fourth round action dominated Sunday’s proceedings, with a few big scalps featured. Lions FC produced a resilient performance to shock Premier Division opponents Rock Ferry Social, with…
Man sought after taxi driver assaulted in Prenton
Police have released two images of a man who could have information following a serious assault in Prenton earlier this month. At around 5.30am on Thursday, 1 January, Merseyside Police…
Aigburth set for by-election as Lib Dem steps down
Voters in a leafy area of south Liverpool are to choose a new city councillor as a by-election awaits. The Liberal Democrats have confirmed Cllr Dave Antrobus is to step…
Wirral’s highest accolade bestowed on Dixie Dean
The Mayor of Wirral was joined by relatives of one of the area’s best-loved sportspeople last night as the great William Ralph ‘Dixie’ Dean was posthumously awarded The Freedom of…
‘Eyesore’ north Liverpool pub could be converted into shop
A derelict former pub left empty for years could be given a new lease of life in north Liverpool after becoming an “eyesore.” Having been popular in the area for…
Hoylake RNLI celebrates 50 years of lifesaving as Dave Whiteley retires
Hoylake RNLI has marked the retirement of its Lifeboat Operations Manager, Dave Whiteley BEM, after an extraordinary 50 years of voluntary service saving lives at sea. Dave handed in his…
Man charged with theft of alcohol from city bars
A man has been charged in connection with the theft of hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol from three bars in Liverpool city centre. On Monday, 26 January, officers responded…
Fazakerley man jailed after four-year campaign of domestic abuse
A man has been jailed for more than two years following a sustained campaign of domestic abuse against his former partner. James Michael Bilsborrow, aged 38 from Fazakerley, has been…
Renowned artist showcases work in West Kirby
Renowned artist Daniel Meakin is offering private gallery viewings and commissions in 2026. The internationally acclaimed abstract artist welcomes art lovers to his waterfront gallery in West Kirby to view…
CEO defends Peak Cluster pipeline amid Wirral backlash
The CEO behind a major Merseyside project has responded to a backlash over plans for a 200km pipeline. One politician said the area risked becoming England’s “exhaust pipe”. People are…
City hotel hostel plans signed off
Plans to transform a former city hotel into a supported housing service have been signed off to support Liverpool’s “ageing substance misuse population”. For more than three years, the former…
Men in Merseyside urged to check for hoarse voice and 'red' patches on tongue
About 12,200 people are diagnosed with head and neck cancer in the UK every year
Update on £60m for three Merseyside areas
The project aims to put local people first
Boy, 14, needed brain surgery after what gang did to him
He was rushed to hospital where they found he had suffered a serious head injury following the incident
'Frustrated' detectives hunt for man behind brutal murder after 'crucial' DNA found
Crimestoppers has offered a £20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the man who murdered Diane Sindall
£20k reward to help solve murder of woman as family 'still wait for answers'
Crimestoppers is offering a reward for anyone who gives information exclusively to the charity that leads to the arrest and conviction of Diane Sindall's killer