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From left; Louis James, Liam Cowley and Steffan Pattie
These 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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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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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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Concert Square venue announces closure after nearly 30 years in business
Liverpool bars
The venue is set to reopen under a different name later this year
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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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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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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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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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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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Mersey Ferries update after services suspended
Mersey Ferries
The world-famous ferry service was halted on Friday
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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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Things to do LiverpoolI can't drive so when I tried karting for the first time it didn't all go to plan
My skills on the Nintendo Wii didn't quite translate
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17 iconic images of Cilla Black on 10th anniversary of her death
History
The legendary singer was known by generations
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The Jacksons issue Liverpool vow as Michael Jackson's once in a lifetime gig sums up Scousers
New Music
The band spoke exclusively with the ECHO ahead of their performance at Liverpool Celebrates Festival
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Full list of Morphe stores closing as owners make 'difficult decision' across UK and Europe
shopping
The Liverpool ONE Morphe shop has been boarded up
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Liverpool to host largest cultural shopping experience in first for city
Exhibitions
Liverpool to host largest shopping experience for cultural and diverse products
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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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Meet the 'chilled' baby born on New Year's Day in Liverpool
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Oscar Doherty's parents thought he would arrive earlier
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The real locations of The Beatles' Penny Lane 58 years later
Liverpool
The street is among the most famous in the world
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The massive Merseyside projects to watch in 2026
Regeneration
We have picked out seven transformational developments that could reshape the way our region looks
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We want this little corner as the West End of Liverpool
Empire Theatre
As the Empire theatre's centenary year draws to a close, theatre director Diane Belding reflects on its huge milestone and what is to come for the historic venue
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Council leader teases 'major event' coming to Liverpool in 2027
Liverpool Council
Cllr Liam Robinson says "exciting times" are ahead for major events in the city
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Liverpool PubsPub run by Liverpool 'hero' reopens after £280,000 transformation
The local has been revamped after a major investment from Proper Pubs
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New local radio station launching with 'back-to-back good music'
New Music
The station will go live later this month
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Best show on TV you've never heard of is on BBC now
BBC
Tokyo Vice has received an incredible rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the gritty crime drama is well worth investing your time in
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'Baby Callum' murder trial delayed due to Southport stabbing case
Courts
The trials of both Joanne Sharkey and Axel Rudakubana will be tried by the same judge but were scheduled to overlap
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Teen charged after violence on The Strand 'got carried away' claims mum
Crime
The teen's mum has spoken out after he was charged
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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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Swimmers start New Year's Day with freezing dock dip
Liverpool
Swimmers were raising money for a very special cause when they entered the freezing waters at Princes Dock
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Shankly hotel name row as legendary Reds boss's grandson issues statement
Liverpool City Centre
Christopher Carline claims he has been "forced out" of The Shankly Hotel, which bears the name of his legendary grandfather
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This Year Is His - Inside James Nelson-Joyce's incredible 2025 with Stephen Graham and Liverpool FC party
James Nelson-Joyce
A look at the This City Is Ours star's amazing 12 months and his interviews with the ECHO as he confirmed his leading man credentials
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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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Liverpool life in 1996 captured in 17 photos from 30 years ago
Nostalgia
As a new year dawns the ECHO looks back on life in the city 30 years ago
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Liverpool restaurantsNew Italian restaurant on major road 'will be brilliant'
Amici has just opened in South Liverpool
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Sefton Live

Missing peopleMissing girl, 14, was last seen wearing grey fluffy coat
She was last seen on New Year's Day
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'One by one the other shops went dark but we just kept getting busier'
Bootle
Longton Hall Farm opened in Bootle Strand almost two decades ago
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Southport’s largest amusement centre says 'it's time for a change'
Southport
The family-friendly attraction has unveiled a new diner
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The best pictures of 2025 from ECHO's award-winning photographers
Premium
Take a look at the team's photographs from 2025
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Man given four-figure pay-out after what Asda delivery driver said to him
Asda
Necati Ayhan said he felt "degraded" by what the driver allegedly said to him at his home
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MyWirral

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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Suspects 'ran into flat with machete' before stealing PlayStation and vodka
Crime
Two people will later appear in court
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Shop told not to use toilet room as staff kitchen
Food and drink
The shop was told major improvement is necessary
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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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Everything you need to know about devastating New Year's Day bistro fire
Fires
The fire erupted in the early hours of New Year's Day
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Knowsley

PrescotMan stays on roof of Prescot Town Hall for more than 13 hoursEmergency services have urged people to avoid the area
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The best pictures of 2025 from ECHO's award-winning photographers
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Take a look at the team's photographs from 2025
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The names and faces of the women killed in Merseyside
Crime
60 of the 63 women killed by men on Merseyside since 2009 "knew, in most cases intimately, the man who killed them"
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Ofsted reports in 2025 for primary and secondary schools, further education and training in Knowsley and what they said
OFSTED
The education watchdog has published a series of inspection reports for Knowsley primary and secondary schools this year
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Judge tells drug courier with ugly record 'it might be time to consider retiring from crime'
Courts
Steven Barton was stopped in a Ford Focus despite only having a provisional driving licence
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St Helens Live

Merseyside PoliceWoman arrested after man and girl, 4, taken to hospital after crash
Road closures are in place following the incident
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'We thought our MBE was a prank, it's lovely to know someone thought so highly of us'
St Helens
Sue and Dave Cook have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their incredible work helping over 60 children over the past 20 years
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What 'selfless' girl, 9, is doing to help 'people with nothing' on Christmas Day
Christmas
Most little girls would want to spend December 25 opening their own presents and stay at home to play with their toys
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Teens, 15 and 19, held after family lose Christmas gifts to early morning burglars
Haydock
The 15-year-old is one of two teenagers being held over the early morning burglary
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Grinning rapist put victim through 'trauma of trial' as courage of woman praised
Crime
Greg Brookes, 37, was found guilty following a week-long trial this month
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Halton

EvertonEverton stadium wants special licence until 9am the next day
A series of notices have been made public
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Inside pub as it reopens doors after major £329k transformation
Runcorn
The pub received a £329k investment
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Pensioners scared to walk home as street plunged into darkness for nearly a year
Widnes
Residents say their street has been pitch black at night for 11 months
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53 deaths, tributes and funeral notices from the Liverpool ECHO this week
Liverpool News
Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page.
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Pub closes its doors ahead of huge £329k transformation
Runcorn
The pub will open its doors in a few weeks
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Southport

SouthportThousands expected as half marathon and 10K return this weekend: what you need to know
Thousands take part in the runs every year
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Route and timetable for Southport half marathon and 10K
Southport
The annual half marathon and 10K return this weekend
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Son had 'gut feeling' when he got missed call as he peeled spuds for Christmas dinner
Southport
Dad-of-four Simon Coombes died aged 55 after being hit by a car on Marine Drive in Southport on Christmas Eve
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Southport’s largest amusement centre says 'it's time for a change'
Southport
The family-friendly attraction has unveiled a new diner
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Man given four-figure pay-out after what Asda delivery driver said to him
Asda
Necati Ayhan said he felt "degraded" by what the driver allegedly said to him at his home
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Birkenhead

CrimeSuspects 'ran into flat with machete' before stealing PlayStation and vodka
Two people will later appear in court
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Power cut cause confirmed as homes plunged into darkness
ScottishPower
Scottish Power apologised for the disruption
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Man still fighting for life after fall from town centre roof
Birkenhead
Police had been called to reports of a concern for safety
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Man taken to hospital after police called
Merseyside Police
Emergency service were called to an area of Birkenhead
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'I knew I was going to jail - but I'm not wasting my life anymore'
Crime
Leon Cooney amassed an unblemished professional record before he spent time in prison
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