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Ellis Cox

Ellis Cox’s family still ‘fighting for the truth’ two years on from his murder

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The family of a murdered teenager have spoken of their heartbreak on the second anniversary of his death. Ellis Cox was 19 when he was fatally shot at Liver Industrial Estate in Aintree on the night of June 23, 2024. Today...
National Rail announcement at Lime Street Station, Liverpool

Heatwave causes train chaos across Liverpool as speed restrictions introduced 

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Train passengers across Liverpool and the wider region are facing disruptions today as rail operators introduce measures to cope with the hot temperatures. Merseyrail has warned customers to check before travelling after Network Rail imposed speed restrictions on parts of...
Left to right: Steve Rotheram, John Swinney and Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership bid could face competition

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Andy Burnham confirmed his intentions to run for the Labour leadership but he could face competition from other prominent MPs. Aintree-born Mr Burnham was sworn in as MP for Makerfield in Greater Manchester yesterday after defeating Reform UK candidate Robert...
Black smoke after fire over Widnes

Major fire at Widnes Recycling Centre sends smoke across Merseyside 

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A major fire at a recycling facility in Widnes prompted a large-scale response from emergency services on Monday, June 22, creating thick black clouds which could be seen for miles across Merseyside and Cheshire. Fire crews were called to the blaze at a recycling site on Everite Road last night, responding to reports of a...
Liverpool

Warning issued to dog walkers as Liverpool braced for ‘extreme’ heatwave

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Liverpool is set for what could be the hottest day ever recorded in the region as an ‘extreme’ weather warning has been issued for Merseyside. The amber weather alert covering the region comes amid an unprecedented red weather warning...
Andy Burnham takes a selfie with Labour MPs

How Soon Is Now? When could Andy Burnham become the next Prime Minister?

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Kier Starmer resigned as Prime Minister this morning after facing mounting pressure from within the Labour Party to step down. Sir Keir outlined the timetable for his departure in a speech outside 10 Downing Street, as political attention turns...
St Aidan's College - Samuel Trowler. MA Sports Journ 2026

Hidden History: The lost Birkenhead College that produced an Archbishop

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For most residents in Birkenhead, an historic building is not hard to find, with the area littered with remnants of a time when Birkenhead went from a small village to a booming port town at the height of the...
Liverpool skyline (Credit: Horison Imaging)

Is Liverpool one of the UK’s safest cities for a night out?

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Liverpool is it a city with a reputation for good nightlife and friendly people but does everyone who comes to the city for a night out feel safe? And what measures are actually in place to keep you safe? Joe...
Lewis Bennett, 32 Halton resident by Lucy Ellison MAJ

Housing frustrations dominate as Halton voters desert Labour

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On the streets of Widnes and Runcorn, new housing estates keep emerging. These steadily expanding rows of new homes are increasingly controversial among the people living amongst them.  “I think the main thing around here is we’re getting new houses,...
Albert Road high street

Analysis: Halton could face huge change in upcoming elections

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It’s just one week to go until the local elections take place across the Liverpool City Region. The elections are to vote for borough or city councillors. This impacts who controls and looks after local services, including rubbish collection and...