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Dramatic downfall of hotel and wedding venue company revealed as possession of historic building ordered
ECHO investigation reveals how company running venue out of Grade II* listed building battled with administrators before being evicted from building with a possession order now in place
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These are the faces of 60 Merseyside criminals who were jailed in December
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A teen who Googled 'how many years in jail for attempted murder?', a thug who left his neighbour with his 'nose and chin hanging off' and a fake nurse were among the criminals locked up over the past month
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Screams heard as man stabbed and armed police sent to Liverpool city centre
Crime
Residents of a tower block reported seeing blood in their building
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Hunt for knifeman live updates after man stabbed in neck and head
Crime
Armed police are currently in the area to find the suspect
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Police at house for days after schoolboy attacked
Crime
Police descended on the street and a boy, 16, was arrested
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Family told 'horrific news' after friend spotted something wrong with daughter in photo
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
"Everything crumbled" when the parents were told the news
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Suspects 'ran into flat with machete' before stealing PlayStation and vodka
Crime
Two people will later appear in court
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Arrest after taxi smashes into parked van and reverses into man
Crime
The van's owner tried to grab the keys of the taxi but instead was knocked to the floor
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Mersey Ferries update after services suspended
Mersey Ferries
The world-famous ferry service was halted on Friday
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All Mersey Ferries suspended as statement issued
Mersey Ferries
The service has been suspended for operational reasons
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Five Liverpool brands the city is saying goodbye to this month
Liverpool City Centre
While some of the venues are gone for good, others are coming back with a rebrand later in the year
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Changing face of Concert Square as city venue announces closure
Liverpool City Centre
The area is set to undergo another change
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17 killers who were brought to justice in 2025
Courts
They included a masked gunman who shot a former prison guard, a thug with a 'Hitman' tattoo who stabbed his girlfriend 27 times and a man who ran his victim over at a 70th birthday party
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'Former Merseyside most wanted' shot three times in botched Costa Blanca car park assassination
Crime
The victim had previously been held in custody for his alleged role in an armed raid at a cannabis club
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I was a lifelong p*sshead — this is what happens when you stop
Ormskirk
After facing mental health issues, anxiety, troubled sleep and a "couple of health scares", Julian finally went teetotal four years ago
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Visiting Fred. Olsen's Bolette made me want to pack my suitcase
Travel
What's on editor Hannah Rees was given a tour of Fred. Olsen's Bolette as she stopped in the city
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15 huge jail sentences handed to Merseyside criminals
Courts
The longest prison term imposed in the past year was a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years behind bars
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World renowned shows you can't miss in Liverpool
Empire Theatre
There are some shows you can't afford to miss
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Two teenagers, 16 and 18, arrested after gun 'pointed at car'
Crime
Lancashire Police cordoned off the area as armed police were called
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Live Liverpool Lime Street updates as trains stopped due to 'multiple incidents'
Rail travel
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street have been affected
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Hotel on famous Liverpool street could finally open this year
Hotels
The big name hotel is said to be a "natural fit" for the city
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Everything you need to know about new city hotel
Hotels
The 'The Cavern Walks Hotel' could open this year
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Arrest made after man spotted on roof for 14 hours
Merseyside Police
Emergency services were deployed to the scene
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Property experts name 14 Liverpool areas buyers and investors are 'fighting over'
Housing
Several Liverpool postcodes have been cited as ideal for first-time buyers or investors
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I've worked with some of the biggest global stars but there's something special about coming home
New Music
Daniel Hunt now lives in Brazil and works with music icons but he's never
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Reform UK would be 'inevitably damaging' for Liverpool, claims council boss
Reform UK
Liam Robinson has set out where he thinks the battle lines will be drawn for Liverpool in 2027
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Steve Rotheram wants to run for a fourth term as mayor
Steve Rotheram
Excusive: Mayor tells the ECHO he would like to seek another four years in office to deliver on the work done so far
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'We have big dreams for Merseyside's Coney Island and we want the ferry back'
Regeneration
They want to see the up and coming seaside resort thrive
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Liverpool News

WirralDramatic downfall of hotel and wedding venue company revealed as possession of historic building ordered
ECHO investigation reveals how company running venue out of Grade II* listed building battled with administrators before being evicted from building with a possession order now in place
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These are the faces of 60 Merseyside criminals who were jailed in December
Courts
A teen who Googled 'how many years in jail for attempted murder?', a thug who left his neighbour with his 'nose and chin hanging off' and a fake nurse were among the criminals locked up over the past month
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Puppy rushed to hospital after legs broken in crash
Dogs
Gizzy was taken to a vet's first who spotted the issue
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BBC Radio Merseyside founding member dies as tributes paid
BBC Radio Merseyside
Jenny Collins was among the original team that launched BBC Radio Merseyside in 1967 and dedicated many years of service to the station
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Screams heard as man stabbed and armed police sent to Liverpool city centre
Crime
Residents of a tower block reported seeing blood in their building
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Hillsborough

HillsboroughThe battle for Hillsborough Law is not over yet After a historic year which saw the landmark legislation laid before Parliament, Liam Thorp looks ahead to what comes next
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As desperate families searched for loved ones at Hillsborough, they were treated with contempt
Hillsborough
A new report lays out in full the harrowing way in which family members were treated as they searched for their loved ones in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster
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Police Federation apologises for Hillsborough statement
Hillsborough Report
Families blasted the statement from the Police Federation which called the IOPC report a "waste of time and money"
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A horse, a cigarette and a shameful lie used to smear Liverpool supporters on the day of the Hillsborough disaster
Hillsborough
New IOPC report reveals how new evidence was brought together to prove slur about LFC fans burning a horse with a cigarette was based on lies
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New update on efforts to remove Norman Bettison's knighthood
Hillsborough
Families of those who died in Hillsborough disaster are among those campaigning for the honour to be rescinded
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Crime

CourtsThese are the faces of 60 Merseyside criminals who were jailed in December
A teen who Googled 'how many years in jail for attempted murder?', a thug who left his neighbour with his 'nose and chin hanging off' and a fake nurse were among the criminals locked up over the past month
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Screams heard as man stabbed and armed police sent to Liverpool city centre
Crime
Residents of a tower block reported seeing blood in their building
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Man arrested after 'shouting' and 'punching' reported in A&E waiting room
Crime
A man in his 20s was taken into custody
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Anthony Joshua's driver charged over crash that killed two friends
Crime
The driver was released from a hospital on New Year's Eve
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Hunt for knifeman live updates after man stabbed in neck and head
Crime
Armed police are currently in the area to find the suspect
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Politics

Steve RotheramLiverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram wants to run for a fourth term: what you need to know
Mayor said he wanted to build on his nine years in power so far
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What 2026 could mean after 'embarrassing' year for Wirral Council
Politics
The local authority has seen changes of leadership, major controversies, as well as investigations
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'The rats - that's what worries me. Three weeks seems like chaos'
Politics
People appear to be split over major changes that could be coming to their bin collections
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Full list of who qualifies for 100 percent reduction on council tax bills
Politics
Some households may be eligible for a council tax reduction of up to 100 per cent if they fall into certain categories
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The care homes so concerning the council has suspended placements
Politics
The notices are there in order to be transparent about council decisions
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Education

SchoolsHealth warning issued for students returning to school next weekChildren across the UK will be returning to the classroom for a new term
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Merseyside area has 12 Ofsted outstanding schools
Education
One was described as "a happy school where pupils excel"
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A year in the life of Liverpool's 'most dysfunctional' school
Education
From damning Ofsted reports, to sudden closures and the top boss quitting, it has been a dramatic year for LIPA School
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Everything you need to know about the school that suspended 200 pupils
Education
The rules were introduced in a bid to tackle behaviour issues at the school
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School suspended 200 kids and this is what happened next
Education
Bosses at St Edmund Arrowsmith School in Whiston made national headlines this year with their strict new disciplinary procedures, but did they have the desired effect?
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Court News

CourtsThese are the faces of 60 Merseyside criminals who were jailed in December
A teen who Googled 'how many years in jail for attempted murder?', a thug who left his neighbour with his 'nose and chin hanging off' and a fake nurse were among the criminals locked up over the past month
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Man charged with murder after New Year's Eve death
Courts
Anthony Junior Murray has been charged with murder following the death of Joe Burton on New Year's Eve in Bury
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15 huge jail sentences handed to Merseyside criminals
Courts
The longest prison term imposed in the past year was a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years behind bars
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17 killers who were brought to justice in 2025
Courts
They included a masked gunman who shot a former prison guard, a thug with a 'Hitman' tattoo who stabbed his girlfriend 27 times and a man who ran his victim over at a 70th birthday party
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She began the year as an ordinary mum but within hours she'd been accused of murder
Courts
Gillian Shaw told police "you should just put me away now" as she was arrested on the morning of January 1 2025
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UK & World News

In The NewsFamily faces the 'unimaginable' as baby girl dies in Christmas tragedy
The 'adored' four-month-old went to bed and never woke up
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Did anyone win the EuroMillions £27m jackpot tonight?
Euromillions
A huge jackpot prize was up for grabs tonight
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Man arrested after 'shouting' and 'punching' reported in A&E waiting room
Crime
A man in his 20s was taken into custody
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EuroMillions results- Winning National Lottery results for £27m jackpot Friday January 2
Euromillions
The winning National Lottery results for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
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Anthony Joshua's driver charged over crash that killed two friends
Crime
The driver was released from a hospital on New Year's Eve
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