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In a letter to The Guardian, Charles Osborne of Prague criticized Conservative MP Nadine Dorries for her condemnation of the “entitled elite” while simultaneously complaining that she had not been given a title. Osborne argues that this lack of self-awareness is a defining characteristic of many Tories, and suggests that Dorries takes heed of the… Continue reading Don’t boil your cabbages twice, Nadine Dorries | Brief letters

Four men have been found guilty of the murder of Ashley Dale, an unprecedented case where the victim herself provided the testimony that would put her killers behind bars. Over the weeks leading up to her untimely death, Dale had grown increasingly afraid due to a dispute between her boyfriend and a gangster, which eventually… Continue reading How Ashley Dale’s voice notes helped convict her killers

Liverpool court has found four men responsible for the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Ashley Dale. James Witham, Joseph Peers, Niall Barry and Sean Zeisz were found guilty of the murder of Dale, who was killed when Witham kicked her door down and shot her in the abdomen on August 21, 2022. The four men were… Continue reading Four men found guilty of murdering Ashley Dale in Liverpool

The current football season has seen a marked difference in terms of managerial stability. Last season saw an astonishing 14 Premier League managers leave their jobs, but this year, with a third of the season gone, no dismissals have taken place. While prime sacking season is still upon us, and the January transfer window may… Continue reading How long can the Premier League remain sane? | Jonathan Wilson

John Jennings passed away at the age of 88. He was the founder and director of the Liverpool Simon Community, an organization for the homeless. Originally, Jennings was working as an inspector for the Liverpool Port Health Authority in the 1960s when he learned about Anton Wallich-Clifford’s Simon Community in London and his new approaches… Continue reading John Jennings obituary

Luis Manuel Díaz, the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz, has given details of his captivity at the hands of Colombian guerrillas on the Venezuela border. He was held for nearly two weeks by the National Liberation Army (ELN), before being released on 9 November. Although his wife was kidnapped at the same time, Diaz… Continue reading ‘Very difficult’: father of Luis Díaz speaks for first time after release by Colombia guerillas

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

Fans of The Beatles in Liverpool have queued outside HMV to buy the band’s new single, Now and Then, which went on sale at midnight. Even more incredible is that the person who took the coveted first spot in the queue was a man called John Lennon – his real name, and he even had… Continue reading ‘It’s an emotional day for Liverpool’: fans gather to buy new Beatles single Now and Then

Bill Kenwright, a man who successfully combined his love for football and theatre, passed away at the age of 78 after a long battle with illness. Kenwright was known as the chairman of Everton FC, the football team he supported since childhood, and as a prolific producer of numerous West End and touring shows that… Continue reading Bill Kenwright obituary

Liverpool-born Bill Kenwright, a successful theatre producer and Everton FC chairman for the past 19 years, has died aged 78. Kenwright was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and recently underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his liver. His death is a great loss to the football club as he had long been regarded as… Continue reading Bill Kenwright: Everton chairman and theatre impresario dies aged 78