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A trial which was expected to take six weeks lasted nearly four months but was never short on twists, turns and flashpoints @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Killer confronted by son after murderer's courtroom row with jury
This Week in Court: A trial which was expected to take six weeks lasted nearly four months but was never short on twists, turns and flashpoints
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January 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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I wrote about the infamous Liverpool Hope & Glory festival of 2017. Essentially a handy guide for exactly how not to plan and put on major events

'No festival today' - how a Liverpool event promising 'Hope & Glory' turned into disaster
'No festival today' - How a Liverpool event turned into disaster
The ECHO looks back on the story of Hope & Glory Festival, one of the most notorious events in the city's recent history
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February 1, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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A raw account of Nilani Nimalarajah's death from her teenage daughter was among the most distressing pieces of evidence to be heard by Liverpool Crown Court @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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One video changed a murder trial and forced killer to confess
A raw account of Nilani Nimalarajah's death, given by her teenage daughter, was among the most distressing pieces of evidence heard by the courts
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January 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Singer songwriter Tere & her followers into the millions
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January 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Common sense finally prevails
Controversial Hillsborough Law vote pulled after backlash
Campaigners argued that the amendment on the table would allow those running the security services to decide whether to disclose information or not
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January 18, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Last summer I started playing padel & was hooked right away. Many others are in the same boat & I've been wondering why.

This week I played at Ignite Padel's Speke venue & spoke to Chris Watson and Tom Buck to try and find out why the sport is so popular.

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Lads would have been down the boozer but now they're here instead
Padel has grown in popularity in the city and I have become addicted to the sport
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January 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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The post-industrial town of St Helens has only really ever known Labour rule. But amid ongoing struggles and a sense of being left behind, many here are considering giving Nigel Farage’s right wing populists a try in May’s local elections…

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'It's a losing battle' - the Merseyside town falling to Farage
On the streets of St Helens, people are calling for change - for the ruling Labour group, the prospect is horrifying
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January 12, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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"Liverpool Crown Court shows the system can work with juries intact through investment, suitable infrastructure and proactive case management."
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Turbulent year ahead for courts as threat of strike action looms
This Week in Court: The calm before the storm with major changes to jury trials expected in 2026
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January 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Cricket was founded the year I was born.
It seems mad that in a matter of weeks it will no longer exist

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Cricket set to close its doors in Liverpool's Metquarter within weeks
The fashion retailer has been a high street staple for decades
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January 5, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Everyone loves a spooky tale during the festive season
A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower cast list
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December 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Two ex-military men were sharing courtroom 41 this week. One's name will forever go down in infamy, the other should never have to buy a pint in Liverpool again @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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I watched Paul Doyle get sentenced and I saw his bone dry eyes
This Week in Court: Experienced lawyers were taking guesses how long he would get and they were mostly wrong
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December 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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BREAKING: Four people, including one child, in hospital after serious crash on East Lancs Road

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Four people, including boy, 8, in hospital after crash on East Lancs
Police are urging people to avoid the area
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December 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Zacharias Atkinson, better known as Puddy, died unexpectedly last year
It's been hard but it's nothing compared to losing Puddy
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December 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Rebecca Joynes was found guilty of having sex with two pupils, including one she had a baby with
Teacher who had sex with two pupils banned from classroom
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December 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Former headteacher dies
Former headmaster dies as tributes pour in for 'true gentleman'
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December 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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The business said it was "fully committed to maintaining the highest standards" after its first zero rating earlier in 2025
Albert Dock venue hit with zero hygiene rating for second time
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December 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The event is offering free food, no questions asked
Liverpool Winter Festival will be open on Christmas Day
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December 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Police have confirmed that a 55-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene
Man dies after being hit by car on Christmas Eve
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December 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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'Customers have been crying their eyes out because they've grown up here'
Tears, reunions and the end of the 'best breakfast' as cafe shuts
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December 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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The closure is in place on a main route into the Merseyside town
Man hit by car as police shut main road
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December 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Golden Liverpool Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Heartbreaking news to report this evening
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Man dies after being hit by car on Christmas Eve
Police have confirmed that a 55-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene
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December 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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A move to pedestrianise a key area of the city centre will be assessed after the terrifying scenes in May
'Hostile vehicle' protection may be needed in 'jewel in the crown' of Liverpool
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December 20, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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The dad-of-three has played a prominent role in Liverpool's Nigerian community since he moved to the city more than 15 years ago
Dad fell in love with city after growing up thousands of miles away
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December 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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BREAKING: Police have confirmed that the victim was a woman in her 80s

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Woman in hospital after being hit by bus in Liverpool city centre
Police have confirmed that the victim was a woman in her 80s
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December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM