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Police are conducting an investigation into the cause of a massive fire that occurred on Saturday in Liverpool’s city centre. A major catastrophe was announced after a disused building on Fox Street became engulfed in flames amid concerns it could collapse. To combat the blaze, 12 fire engines from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were… Continue reading Liverpool fire: police investigating cause of huge blaze in city centre

Liverpool Football Club has issued a statement condemning the actions of those who damaged Manchester United’s team bus prior to Sunday’s game at Anfield. As the bus approached the stadium, it was hit by a number of objects. Footage on social media appeared to show that the upper window of the bus had been smashed… Continue reading Liverpool ‘utterly condemn’ damage caused to Manchester United team bus

Jon Venables, the child killer who was convicted of torturing and murdering two-year-old James Bulger in 1993, has been denied parole by the Parole Board. Despite Venables’ progress while in custody and on licence, the panel was not convinced that his release at this point would be safe for the protection of the public. A… Continue reading James Bulger killer Jon Venables loses Parole Board bid to be freed from jail

Dean Sullivan, known for his role as Jimmy Corkhill on the popular Channel 4 show Brookside, has passed away at the age of 68. The Liverpool-born actor received a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2018, but after treatment, was given the all-clear. Sullivan’s family released a statement saying that he passed away on November 29th after… Continue reading Actor Dean Sullivan, who played Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside, dies aged 68

Liverpool-based indie band, the Night Cafe, have revealed the tragic news of the sudden death of their lead singer, Sean Martin. The group announced the news on Instagram, stating they are “devastated to share the sudden passing of our best friend Sean.” The band asked for respect for Martin’s family and friends, adding, “His memory… Continue reading Indie band the Night Cafe ‘devastated’ by sudden death of lead singer Sean Martin

The detonation of a homemade bomb outside a hospital in Liverpool was the result of a personal grievance against the British state, according to an investigation by police. Emad al-Swealmeen, aged 32, made the device himself and detonated it in a taxi outside the hospital on 14 November 2021. The taxi driver, David Perry, managed… Continue reading Liverpool hospital bomber had asylum claim grievance, police inquiry finds

Liverpool saw thousands of people take to the streets as it hosted KyivPride, on behalf of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, in a march that reinforced the cities’ friendship. The relationship was first built when Liverpool hosted the Eurovision song contest on behalf of the war-torn Ukraine earlier this year. Edward Reese, a spokesperson from KyivPride,… Continue reading Thousands march in Liverpool as city hosts Kyiv Pride