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All the schools offering free breakfast clubs across Liverpool City Region

From today, thousands of parents will have access to 30 minutes of morning childcare

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Drivers can use this number plate checker to see if they nee to pay £150 DVLA car tax rise

Car tax Almost all petrol, diesel and electric car owners are affected by the new DVLA VED car tax rates

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Liverpool vs Tottenham viewing parties around Liverpool city centre

Venues across the city are gearing up for a victory weekend

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I understood bold David Moyes decision - but Everton player has hurt his chances

Former Blues star Michael Ball discusses the defeat to Manchester City, a game in which he believes David Moyes learned valuable lessons

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What happened behind Trent Alexander-Arnold during interview as rival makes Liverpool gesture

Moments you may not have spotted during Liverpool's Premier League clash at Leicester City on Sunday afternoon

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'Deep sadness' across city following death of Pope Francis

The death of the Pope was announced this morning by senior Vatican official Cardinal Kevin Farrell

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Merseyrail live updates as services disrupted after 'emergency switch off'

Services on the Northern line are subject to cancellations or alterations

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‘I’ve always been on’t fence about ’em’ - how Johnny Vegas was won over by smart meters

Household & Bills

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The Pope 'Deep sadness' across city following death of Pope Francis The death of the Pope was announced this morning by senior Vatican official Cardinal Kevin Farrell

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Pope Francis' cause of death confirmed as Vatican issues statement

The Pope suffered with several health issues in the years leading up to his death

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Brianna Ghey's school bans phones as headteacher issues update

The school has introduced pouches for pupils to lock their phones in during the school day

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Iceland Inside Iceland's huge new £100m depot just off the M62

We visited new £100m super-hub that supplies hundreds of Iceland stores

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'I tried Treatwell and it made booking hair and nail treatments a breeze'

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Balaclava-clad men 'holding hammers' demand cigarettes at Tesco Express

Merseyside Police said the attempted robbery took place at 7.30am this morning

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Police 'increasingly concerned' about man last seen in Aldi

Merseyside Police

Andrew Murphy, 47, from Rock Ferry, was last seen on Saturday, March 29

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Dad 'excited' after what he spotted in the Mersey

The area has become a prime spot for spotting marine life in recent years

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'You'll never walk alone': People pay tribute to Pope Francis at Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

Mourners have gathered at Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral to pay their respects to Pope Francis

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Where scran, bizzie, boss and other Scouse slang words really come from

The Liverpool English dictionary provides an extensive record of words and phrases associated with this city's unique dialect

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GAP's £75 denim bomber jacket is the perfect spring wardrobe staple

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'Stupid' drug trafficker posed with shotgun and spelled his initials using bullets

Police also uncovered images of bullet casings which had been arranged to form the words 'f*** Dingle rats'

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David Moyes to make major change as Everton look for end to huge wait

An examination of the changes to the starting 11 that David Moyes could make for Everton's trip to Chelsea

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Merseyside nurse handed £200k after victory over NHS employer

Mersey Care NHS Trust forced to pay out huge sum after failing to support

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Nostalgia 15 eerie photos show inside abandoned roadside café once loved by factory workers The café now stands derelict

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Probe launched after B&M Bargains shoplifter dies in prison

The death has been confirmed by the ombudsman while the prison has confirmed it is "fully cooperating" with the probe

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Deichmann's money-saving promise that guarantees great value on shoes

Shopping & Deals

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Dad went to work and never came home, someone knows who killed him

Henry McHarron was delivering papers when a thief pounced, throwing him from his van

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'You never know these charities exist until you need them'

Gayle Gilbert was determined to pay it forward after an unexpected diagnosis in 2020

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Prison officers call for stun guns and body armour after hot oil and homemade weapons attack

Prison officers currently only carry an extendable baton and PAVA incapacitant spray

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Driver arrested after child 'playing in the street' hit by car

Merseyside Police

The child was taken to Alder Hey by his family following the incident

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Liverpool Pubs Historic pub 'with trademark derelict appearance' to close for a month

The pub is set for extensive renovations

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What Trent Alexander-Arnold did leaves no doubt over Liverpool feelings as contract decision nears

Liverpool verdict from the King Power as the Reds go to within three points of the Premier League title with a 1-0 win

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Rain for much of Easter Monday, Met Office forecasts

The national forecaster expects there to be rain for most of the day

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Deli Mob gunman 'reached depths of inhumanity' charging £10,000 to blind his victims with acid

Jonathan Gordon set out plans to "cook" his victims and gloated over the strength of the acid to EncroChat boss Philip Waugh

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First photo of 'devoted' man hit and killed by car

Martin O'Donovan was described as a "loving" and "caring"

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Thousands of A&E patients spent more than 24 hours on a trolley in city hospitals last year

Figures released show the rise in number of people waiting 24 hours or more for a bed in hospital

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Murder suspect named after man hit and killed by car

Police were called to a street in Woolton after an incident on Friday night

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'The idea Stephen thought he was alone is not something we can get over'

Altcourse Prison

Stephen Bird took his life after trying to ring his mum and sister 21 times

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Thug's cruel three-word comment after he poured boiling water over homeless man

The vicious assault arose out of a 'trivial dispute' following a night in the pub

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Man suffers serious head injury and two arrested after fight inside house

Two men will be questioned about the incident

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Air ambulance lands after serious M6 crash

Traffic and Travel

The crash caused long delays

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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Mass to be held in Liverpool after death of Pope Francis People will be able to join in prayer in the city following the news

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Liverpool to have a new park by 2027 as work to begin this year

The park will be the centrepiece of a new neighbourhood

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43 tributes, deaths and funeral notices from the Liverpool ECHO this week

We are proud to be the place where family announcements are made

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Busker hits back after row erupts in seaside village

Gabriel Roberts said 'everyone's entitled to their opinion'

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Former Sotto boss admits he did serve drink to teen as bar's licence stripped

Liverpool City Centre

A city council committee was told how Sotto on Wood Street had was like a 'school disco gone wrong'

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Pope Francis misses Easter Mass as he continues pneumonia recovery

The pontiff did appear later for a blessing at at St Peter's Square

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How trains could return to the Baltic Triangle after 100 year wait

Baltic Triangle

City planners will make a decision on a £100m plan to resurrect a long abandoned station in one of the UK's coolest areas

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Courts 12 grandads who landed themselves in the dock These men faced the courts for their crimes

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The faces of people Merseyside Police urgently need to speak to

Call Merseyside Police if you know any of these people

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'Shouts' heard on street where car 'deliberately driven' at man

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody to be questioned

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I went back to my old haunt and have one thing to say to pub purists

I'd challenge any Pilgrim fan to walk inside and say that it's been 'ruined' as part of its rebirth

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Murder arrest as man dies after car 'deliberately driven at him'

Merseyside Police

A 47-year-old man was seriously injured when a car hit him and later died of his injuries

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Teen turned detective to find 'missing piece of puzzle' which saw man jailed for life

Marc Noonan violently raped and sexually abused three girls after befriending them on social media platforms including Snapchat and TikTok

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People rushed to help man after car 'deliberately driven at him'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

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The Pope 25 photos celebrating the life of Pope Francis as tributes paid He was elected to lead the Catholic church back in 2013

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First picture of man accused of Rebekah Campbell murder

Michael Ormandy today appeared in court charged with the murder of Rebekah

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Mum of missing man says 'we really miss you, come home'

Merseyside Police

TJay Waters has been missing from home since March 5

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How Liverpool areas got their names and the meanings behind them

Some of them go back as far as the Domesday Book

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I moved to Wirral after what happened in the streets of Barcelona

Lourdes Villalobos said one thing stood out among the rest for her

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'I served 36 years for murder - I will fight to my last breath to clear my name'

Raymond Gilbert served 36 years for a murder he maintains he did not commit - could an expert's new evidence finally clear his name?

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Man appears in court charged with murder of Rebekah Campbell

Michael Ormandy was dressed all in grey as he was led into court today

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History Scouse 'Easter clothes' people remember from their childhood

It's still a tradition for many in the city

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Call for department store giant to take on empty city site

A unit with massive potential is currently sitting dormant

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'Superman' Joe Thompson battled 'life's hardest challenges' before tragic death aged 36

Tranmere Rovers FC

Joe Thompson made the difficult decision to retire from football in 2019

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Man slashed in the face in city centre flat

A man was arrested and drugs were seized from the property

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Police issue 'stay away' warning at popular beauty spot

Hundreds of people are expected to travel to the popular walking spot this weekend

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News

Real Life Dad, 32, put headaches down to stress before devastating diagnosis

Sean thought his headaches were down to stress from work and raising a young family

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All the schools offering free breakfast clubs across Liverpool City Region

From today, thousands of parents will have access to 30 minutes of morning childcare

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ITV Celebrity Big Brother viewers call for change over 'problem' as Ella Rae Wise storms out in tears

Celebrity Big Brother

Fans spotted a problem during tonight's dramatic Celebrity Big Brother

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5 things that happen when a Pope dies many people don't know about

Pope Francis died this morning at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church

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'Risk of future deaths' after 'happy' little girl dies

Hailey Thompson was described by her parents as a "very funny and very happy" little girl

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What's On

Dunelm Dunelm slashes £50 off 'outstanding' swivel accent chair that 'makes a great statement'Available in three different colours, the accent chair has a "sleek, curved silhouette"

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Marks & Spencer brings back 'best jeans ever' in seven colours and shoppers are 'living' in them

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Shoppers "hoped" for the return of the popular M&S jeans, ideal for day to day wear this summer

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Elizabeth Arden's £182 anti-ageing serum hailed 'the only thing that actually works' reduced to £37

"Great for your skin, you can see a difference within days. Your skin will glow. Highly recommended"

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Amazon Fire Stick owners told to 'send back devices' to unlock a reward

Amazon is offering up to 42% off its latest Fire TV Stick models but you can unlock an extra 20% off the Fire TV sale with trade-in

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Liverpool vs Tottenham viewing parties around Liverpool city centre

Venues across the city are gearing up for a victory weekend

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Sport

Liverpool FC Liverpool are about to do what nobody expected - it was unthinkable just months ago

Liverpool are on the verge of the Premier League title with just three more points needed to secure championship number 20

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Trent Alexander-Arnold hands Liverpool new dilemma as Arne Slot faces familiar question

Arne Slot faces a number of difficult selection dilemmas ahead of Liverpool's clash with Tottenham Hotspur next weekend

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John Barnes fires subtle Real Madrid transfer dig at Michael Owen live on TV - 'Some of us'

Latest Liverpool news and as speculation surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold's future at the club continues to ramp up following his goal against Leicester City on Sunday

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Luis Diaz supported by eight Liverpool players after sending two-word message

Liverpool star Luis Diaz has appeared to reference how close the Reds are to Premier League glory in his latest post on Instagram.

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Luis Diaz makes Liverpool stance clear as transfer exit talk continues - 'Leave my mark'

Luis Diaz has opened up on his connection with Liverpool supporters as the Reds look to clinch the Premier League title

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Real Life Dad, 32, put headaches down to stress before devastating diagnosis Sean thought his headaches were down to stress from work and raising a young family

All the schools offering free breakfast clubs across Liverpool City Region

From today, thousands of parents will have access to 30 minutes of morning childcare

ITV Celebrity Big Brother viewers call for change over 'problem' as Ella Rae Wise storms out in tears

Celebrity Big Brother

Fans spotted a problem during tonight's dramatic Celebrity Big Brother

5 things that happen when a Pope dies many people don't know about

Pope Francis died this morning at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church

'Risk of future deaths' after 'happy' little girl dies

Hailey Thompson was described by her parents as a "very funny and very happy" little girl

Liverpool FC I don't like reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold - it doesn't do Liverpool any good John Aldridge reflects on Liverpool's win over Leicester City and Trent Alexander-Arnold's future in the first half of his weekly ECHO column

BBC Antiques Roadshow expert in disbelief as nan shares 'iconic' item found in her loft

Antiques Roadshow

The guest explained her grandchildren found the item in her loft

'The idea Stephen thought he was alone is not something we can get over'

Altcourse Prison

Stephen Bird took his life after trying to ring his mum and sister 21 times

Richard Keys involved in on air argument with former Liverpool man over Premier League title

Richard Keys has criticised the level of the Premier League this season with Liverpool on the verge of title

Luis Diaz makes Liverpool stance clear as transfer exit talk continues - 'Leave my mark'

Luis Diaz has opened up on his connection with Liverpool supporters as the Reds look to clinch the Premier League title

Real Life Dad, 32, put headaches down to stress before devastating diagnosis Sean thought his headaches were down to stress from work and raising a young family

All the schools offering free breakfast clubs across Liverpool City Region

From today, thousands of parents will have access to 30 minutes of morning childcare

Trent Alexander-Arnold hands Liverpool new dilemma as Arne Slot faces familiar question

Arne Slot faces a number of difficult selection dilemmas ahead of Liverpool's clash with Tottenham Hotspur next weekend

ITV Celebrity Big Brother viewers call for change over 'problem' as Ella Rae Wise storms out in tears

Celebrity Big Brother

Fans spotted a problem during tonight's dramatic Celebrity Big Brother

5 things that happen when a Pope dies many people don't know about

Pope Francis died this morning at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church