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Husband killed newly-wed wife in 'sex game' then dumped body, court hears
A HUSBAND who strangled his newly-wed wife pretended he had accidently killed her during a kinky sex game, a court heard.
?Bogus? texts allegedly sent from accused Runcorn wife killer from his dead b...
MICHAEL Roberts sent a series of text messages from his dead wife Vicky’s mobile phone to her increasingly anxious friends and family in a bid to throw them off the scent, Liverpool Crown Court heard.
Royal Liverpool Hospital surgeon Ali Bakran dies snorkelling in Maldives
A SURGEON at the Royal Liverpool Hospital has died while snorkelling in the Maldives.
Tributes paid to Royal Liverpool Hospital surgeon Ali Bakran
A PASSIONATE organ donor campaigner and charity worker, Ali Bakran was a dedicated member of Liverpool’s medical community.
Parents held over ?honour killing? of student Shafilea Ahmed
THE parents of a Muslim teenager suspected to be the victim of an honour killing were arrested on suspicion of her murder.
Tributes paid after World War Two pilot John Freeborn dies, aged 90
A DISTINGUISHED airman who flew more operational hours than any other RAF pilot during the Battle of Britain has died.
X-Factor Live returns to the ECHO Arena Liverpool
STARS from the smash-hit TV talent show The X-Factor are coming to the ECHO arena.
Labout leadership candidate Ed Miliband: ?Unless we change we will lose again?
ONE of the key themes of the Labour leadership campaign has been apologising for some of the mistakes the party made while in government.
Factfile: Ed Miliband
Born: London, December 24 1969
Liverpool?s disused indoor reservoir to be opened for one day only
A RARE chance to get a glimpse inside Liverpool’s disused indoor reservoir will be available next week.
Armed police swoop on Liverpool University campus after student knife drama
A KNIFE-wielding student who threatened to cut himself was detained by armed police on a city university campus.
Edge Lane flower market man killed wife and daughter then committed suicide, ...
A WELL known businessman in Liverpool flower markets killed his wife and daughter before committing suicide, an inquest heard.
Ibiza judge jails 11 after massive drugs bust on party island
A BAND of 11 Brits, including a number from Liverpool, were locked up in a Spanish jail on suspicion of being involved with a massive drugs ring on the island of Ibiza.
Witch curse blamed for Wirral Magazine pub fire
THE landlords of a Merseyside pub which was almost destroyed by a fire believe a mysterious curse is to blame.
The winner of the John Moores Painting Prize will be announced live on the In...
THE 2010 winner of the prestigious John Moores Painting Prize will be revealed live on the internet for the first time.