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Graffiti on Muirhead Avenue East, near to the entrance to Croxteth Hall Country Park, labelling Ian Fitzgibbon a "grass"
Graffiti brands Ian Fitzgibbon a 'grass' after evidence to Ashley Dale trial28-year-old was cleared of council worker's murder as four others were found guilty by jury
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Dad was making snack for son when ceiling collapsed on him
Toxteth
Earlier this month Clark Riding was left with no heating or hot water for two weeks after his boiler started leaking
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Dad set on fire outside his home days after taxi windows targeted in 'vendetta'
Crime
As part of the unsolved crime series, the ECHO looks at the horrific attack on Barry Bailey nearly 30 years ago
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Mum who fraudulently claimed thousands of DWP child benefits 'surprised to hear it was so much'
Courts
Danielle Muirhead claimed to still be the primary caregiver of her children after they went into social care
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Woman injured as she tried to save cat from 'dangerous hunting dogs'
Liverpool Council
A 12-year-old boy was also left with severe injuries following an earlier attack in Netherley
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Ashley Dale's killers sang Human League's 'Don't you want me baby' before entering court
Ashley DaleThe defendants could be heard from court singing Don't You Want Me Baby
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Labour accused of being 'in denial' over Liverpool's litter problems
Liverpool Council
Members were told to 'open their eyes' amid a Mean Girls reference in a testy debate
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Liverpool Labour insists party united on ceasefire amid rumours of fallout
Liverpool Council
Sources have told the ECHO a city council motion "is in line with the national position" on Middle East conflict
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NatWest and RBS to shut 19 more banks including Liverpool branch
Natwest
Some 18 NatWest sites across England and Wales will close in February and March 2024,
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Blue tarpaulin outside house after man stabbed to death
Merseyside Police
The victim, a 44 year old man, died from his injuries
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Defendants' mums locked horns in court as tensions simmered during Ashley Dale trial
Ashley Dale
One mum shouted to another 'tell your son not to touch a hair on his head'
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Ashley Dale's life was about hard work, fun and family - and it was all destroyed for nothing
Ashley Dale
"Ashley’s only crime, that she fell in love with the wrong person"
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Eurovision Song ContestElton 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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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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IOPC 'assessing police involvement' after man 'covered in blood' during arrest
Merseyside Police
The incident happened on Monday morning
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BMW flips on roof after leading police on high speed chase on M62
M62
Two men were arrested after a car crashed into a barrier on the motorway
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Violent thug taped child's mouth shut after she woke up crying
Courts
William Stokes beat his ex partner and also directed his anger towards her young children
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Merseyside prepares for more austerity after sham statement
Politics
Political editor Liam Thorp believes the Chancellor's Autumn Statement was a cynical, political move that will bring more pain for public services, writes Liam Thorp
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Every word judge said to Ashley Dale's killers as he jailed them for 173 years
Ashley Dale
James Witham, Joseph Peers, Niall Barry and Sean Zeisz were imprisoned for life after being convicted of murder
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Ashley Dale's friend still 'can't comprehend' what happened
Ashley Dale
Elle Ford said Ashley was a "firecracker" and her "soulmate"
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Exact day snow is expected to fall in Liverpool
Weather
Some snow is forecast for Liverpool and Merseyside in the coming weeks
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Liverpool Council warns of potential future council tax hike
Liverpool Council
The local authority needs to save millions in the next two years
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The ResponderMartin Freeman has head in hands as Responder 2 filming continues
Filming started in the city last month
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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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'Monsters' - Every word said by Ashley Dale's mum and dad as her killers were jailed
Ashley Dale
James Witham, Joseph Peers, Niall Barry and Sean Zeisz must serve at least 173 years behind bars for her murder
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Ashley Dale killer walks out the dock after mum says 'I hope my words haunt you forever'
Ashley Dale
Julie Dale looked directly at James Witham as she spoke of the day 'her lights went out forever'
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Ashley Dale killers must serve 173 years in prison after being handed life sentences
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James Witham, Joseph Peers, Niall Barry and Sean Zeisz were convicted of council worker's murder
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Man dies in stabbing as two arrested on suspicion of murder
Bootle
The man was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he died
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Ashley Dale killers were named as potential suspects in Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder
Ashley Dale
Niall Barry and Sean Zeisz were namechecked during trial of Thomas Cashman
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Car seen on fire outside house weeks before grenades found
Croxteth
Detectives are still searching for two men who broke into the house dressed in black
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The BeatlesSir 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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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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Sefton Live

BootleWoman, 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'There's nothing left' for people living in 'forgotten estate in the middle'
People in the community said they were devastated as their leisure centre will be closed
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Wirral black cab fares to become Merseyside's highest with new Liverpool charge
Wirral Council
Taxi drivers said they'd been hit by recent increases in costs as well as the need to make a living
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Crossbows, air weapons and drugs found as police raid troubled estate
Wirral
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs
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Liverpool's lost floating nightclub that was 'broken up for scrap'
History
It was originally a passenger ferry launched from Cammell Laird
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Huge delays and buses diverted as police shut road after crash
Merseyside Police
Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are both at the scene
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Knowsley

HistoryLook back at famous recording studio that came before Parr Street
It was well-established before its move the city centre
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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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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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St Helens Live

Ashley DaleGraffiti brands Ian Fitzgibbon a 'grass' after evidence to Ashley Dale trial28-year-old was cleared of council worker's murder as four others were found guilty by jury
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Defendants' mums locked horns in court as tensions simmered during Ashley Dale trial
Ashley Dale
One mum shouted to another 'tell your son not to touch a hair on his head'
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Every word judge said to Ashley Dale's killers as he jailed them for 173 years
Ashley Dale
James Witham, Joseph Peers, Niall Barry and Sean Zeisz were imprisoned for life after being convicted of murder
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How old Ashley Dale's killers will be before they are released from prison
Ashley Dale
Gunman James Witham will not be a free man again until he is at least 84 years old
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Ashley Dale killers must serve 173 years in prison after being handed life sentences
Ashley Dale
James Witham, Joseph Peers, Niall Barry and Sean Zeisz were convicted of council worker's murder
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Halton

Liverpool91 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

SouthportSainsbury'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

HistoryLiverpool's lost floating nightclub that was 'broken up for scrap'
It was originally a passenger ferry launched from Cammell Laird
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Hundreds to line streets to say goodbye to 'diamond' dad
Birkenhead
Gary Chalinor's funeral will feature a unique tribute
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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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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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Rail travelSchoolboy, 15, dragged off train by conductor who 'asked him politely'Mum said her daughter rang her in tears after her son was hurled off the train
Graffiti brands Ian Fitzgibbon a 'grass' after evidence to Ashley Dale trial
Ashley Dale
28-year-old was cleared of council worker's murder as four others were found guilty by jury
Emmerdale viewers in disbelief as Chloe Harris' explicit remark slips through uncensored
Emmerdale
Fans were taken aback by the explosive scene
Couple 'exhausted' after spending eight years opening front door to Boots deliveries
Fazakerley
The couple feel like "unpaid workers" given how much time they have spent taking the boxes over to their local Boots store
Mum who fraudulently claimed thousands of DWP child benefits 'surprised to hear it was so much'
Courts
Danielle Muirhead claimed to still be the primary caregiver of her children after they went into social care
Merseyside Police77 weapons seized and 35 arrests made in stop and searches across MerseysideKnives, swords and other dangerous weapons were seized while others were handed in voluntarily
Amazon Echo Buds price cut to £36 in flash deal
Black Friday
"I've had some expensive headphones that don't sound or fit as good as these"
GO Outdoors selling Hunter wellies from £25 in Black Friday sale
Black Friday
Hunter wellies are hugely popular but can cost more than £100
Coronation Street star's famous dad shares 'powerful and heartbreaking' update
Coronation Street
It comes after "distressing" scenes on Coronation Street this week
20 pub quiz questions to test your general knowledge - November 24
Quizzes
We have 20 challenging general knowledge questions for you to answer
Rail travelSchoolboy, 15, dragged off train by conductor who 'asked him politely'Mum said her daughter rang her in tears after her son was hurled off the train
Graffiti brands Ian Fitzgibbon a 'grass' after evidence to Ashley Dale trial
Ashley Dale
28-year-old was cleared of council worker's murder as four others were found guilty by jury
Man City know what their punishment will be as Liverpool and Premier League approach point of no return
Liverpool FC
Gary Neville may have gone a little too far with his thoughts on the Premier League but the competition is quickly approaching a point of no return after Everton points deduction and Man City controversy
Emmerdale viewers in disbelief as Chloe Harris' explicit remark slips through uncensored
Emmerdale
Fans were taken aback by the explosive scene
Couple 'exhausted' after spending eight years opening front door to Boots deliveries
Fazakerley
The couple feel like "unpaid workers" given how much time they have spent taking the boxes over to their local Boots store
Liverpool FCAndre Trindade transfer 'imminent' after Liverpool rumoursLiverpool were interested in Fluminense midfielder Andre Trindade but club sources have played down a move in January
77 weapons seized and 35 arrests made in stop and searches across Merseyside
Merseyside Police
Knives, swords and other dangerous weapons were seized while others were handed in voluntarily
Everton will find it tough to avoid relegation - but I am scared for Man United this weekend
Everton FC
Former Premier League forward Louis Saha is expecting a difficult afternoon for Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday
Amazon Echo Buds price cut to £36 in flash deal
Black Friday
"I've had some expensive headphones that don't sound or fit as good as these"
Get Clinique moisturiser gift set for £37 on LOOKFANTASTIC
Black Friday
Some customers say they have been using the product for decades