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Life term for Everton fan murder
A man pleads guilty to murdering a former Army corporal and trying to kill his teenage son in Wirral, a court hears.

Ex-doorman executed with two guns
A man who killed a former doorman in a "cold-blooded execution" is jailed for a minimum of 36 years.

Flood victims get emergency fund
A £50,000 emergency fund is set up by United Utilities to replace the essentials lost by people during flooding on Merseyside.

Boyfriend admits biting toddler
The boyfriend of a mother accused of killing her two-year-old son denies he ever assaulted the toddler, a court hears.

Civil servant sacked over e-mail
A civil servant from Widnes is sacked after she criticised Salford Labour MP Hazel Blears over MPs' second home expenses.

Anti-slave art unveiled in city
A piece of artwork, dedicated to slave captain turned anti-slavery campaigner, is unveiled in Liverpool.

Commons to debate Shields ruling
MPs are to hold a debate about the Justice Secretary's refusal to pardon jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields.

Woman escapes rape attack
A woman manages to fight off a man who tried to rape her in broad daylight, as she unloaded her car in Liverpool.

Council confident on vacant shop
Council bosses say they are confident of filling the space left by the departure of one Liverpool's best known retailers.

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