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Toxteth fire: Residents tell of 'shock' after two houses torched Police said petrol had been poured into the front porch of one of the homes before it spread next door.

Two serious arson attacks in just over 24 hours in Liverpool - and less than two weeks after a third which killed an elderly couple. More here:

Bootle shopkeeper stabbed in front of children say eyewitnesses Merseyside Police say a man has been arrested after the 44-year-old woman died in hospital.

A shopkeeper described as friendly and hardworking was stabbed to death in front of customers and children yesterday. Story here:

Peter Sullivan: Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years Peter Sullivan is believed to have suffered the longest miscarriage of justice involving a living prisoner in British legal history

BREAKING: Peter Sullivan has been acquitted of the brutal 1986 murder of Diane Sindall thanks to fresh DNA evidence, and will be freed after 38 years in prison

Knowsley: Autistic boy left on locked schoolbus for hours Bus company Supreme Executive Travel said it had sacked the staff member it held responsible.

The mum of an autistic boy with complex health needs said she believed he “could’ve died” after he was locked on a school bus alone for more than 2 hours. Full story below:

Killer 'should have been arrested before murder', watchdog finds Mikey Rainsford, 20, was killed in his family home by a gang member searching for revenge against rivals.

NEW: For five years a grieving dad had claimed Merseyside Police should have arrested his son's killer months before the murder. Now the IOPC has told him it agrees and concluded a detective has a case to answer for misconduct. Full story here:

Prescot: Mum of toddlers mauled by dog 'so thankful' to rescuers The woman said the two boys, aged two and three, are expected to make a full recovery.

The mother of two toddlers mauled by the family dog has spoken of her gratitude to the neighbours who helped save her boys from far worse injuries

Father of murdered Mikey Rainsworth shares on-going pain Michael Rainsford Snr says he still has unanswered questions about his son's murder five years on.

It’s five years since Mikey Rainsford was shot dead through the kitchen window of his family home. His dad, Michael Rainsford snr, spoke of his pain and his family’s firm belief that Mikey’s murder should have been prevented

Mum who killed her baby 'haunted' by secret for 25 years Joanne Sharkey waited a quarter of a century for

The Joanne Sharkey case is quite unlike anything I've covered before. Here is a look back at the 25 year journey to the truth about the death of Baby Callum

Murder weapon used by Dale Cregan accomplice found 12 years on The gun was one of two used in the murder of David Short who was shot and blown up with grenades.

NEW: A handgun used in one of the Dale Cregan murders in 2012 has been found in the hands of a rapping crime gang 12 years later

Joanne Sharkey: Mother who killed baby in 1998 sentenced Joanna Sharkey was only identified as the mother of Baby Callum in July 2023.

BREAKING: Joanne Sharkey, who killed her newborn baby boy in 1998 while the grip of severe post-natal depression, has been given a suspended sentence after a judge said the case "called for compassion"

Baby Callum's mother killed infant in midst of depression Joanne Sharkey hid what she had done from everyone for more than a quarter of a century.

Joanne Sharkey killed her baby son in the grip of severe post natal depression, a court heard, and lived with the secret for 25 years. Her defence have argued for any prison sentence to be suspended. Full story here:

Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock: 'Blanket parking ban floored us' An experimental parking zone has spiralling into a major row between local business and the council.

The decision to impose an (experimental) parking zone around Everton stadium has caused fury in the communities surrounding the Blues’ new £500m home. This is how seriously some of those affected are taking it:

Boy asks dad's killers 'how does it feel that I had to watch him die?' Boy asks dad's killers 'how does it feel that I had to watch him die?'

Two children saw the aftermath of a shooting which killed their dad Rikki Berry in Kirkby - even worse, those bullets passed directly through their home. Three men have been jailed for life, the full story is here:

Hospital ward closed after CCTV reveals 'staff misconduct' Byron Ward in Hollins Park Hospital assesses and treats vulnerable patients.

An anonymous whistleblower's complaint has led to the closure of an inpatient ward for people with autism and learning disabilities www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Anti-terror Prevent scheme missed chances to stop Axel Rudakubana A Home Office review identified a series of failings with the counter-extremism programme.

A government review has found Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s case was closed too early by Prevent

Merseyside Police inspector sacked over Just Stop Oil slurs Ross Meredith used slurs against disabled people to insult the climate activism group.

NEW: A Merseyside Police inspector with 27 years on the force is sacked - for using slurs against disabled people to attack Just Stop Oil on Twitter/X. Full story here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Woman lay dead in Blackpool restaurant toilet for two days Sabrina Lyttle's body was just yards from where customers were enjoying their meals.

I’ve spoken to the mother and daughter of Sabrina Lyttle, who lay dead in a Blackpool restaurant toilet for two days yards from customers eating their meals: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

That’s it, getting my one-year-old a set of arrows tomorrow. Project Littler is on

Flats flooded and travel chaos as heavy rain batters North West The weather has also caused major road closures and severe disruption to train services.

A lot of people will be starting the new year in a mess this morning thanks to the deluge overnight. Some grim scenes across the North West www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Man held in Liverpool pepper spray arrest wins £22k damages Police apologised to Owen Andrews after accepting liability for false imprisonment and assault.

A man who was pepper sprayed in the face from close range while lying motionless by a Merseyside Police officer has won £22k in damages and an apology. However, the special Constable remains on the force, full story here:

Faulty lithium batteries are quite literally a lethal risk. In this case Luke Albiston-O’Donnell lost his life at just eight years old when one burst into flames in his home. Merseyside fire and rescue service have been sharing urgent warnings about the devices

BBC Radio Merseyside - Helen Jones, 05/12/2024 News, great music, fun, and the local issues that matter to you.

You can also hear about Ayshea’s case on Radio Merseyside from 16:20 here ⬇️

'I was sacked by my new bosses for being Muslim' Cafe worker Ayesha Malik said she had decided to speak out after winning an employment tribunal.

Ayshea Malik was sacked from a job she loved, a job she held for a decade, in large part because she was a Muslim of Pakistani heritage. As stunned and upset as she was, she did not take it lying down. This is her story:

Lucy Letby inquiry: Hospital boss denies 'stalling' police Tony Chambers was accused of

Former hospital chief executive Tony Chambers has denied stalling the police and seeking to ruin the careers of doctors who blew the whistle about Lucy Letby. More here 👇

After being burned backing Ten Hag I want to stay grounded and have sensible expectations but I can confirm Ruben Amorim will take us to glory and we’re back

Boy charged with stabbing woman in handbag robbery The victim suffered a punctured lung in the attack as she walked along a street in Liverpool.

A woman walking early in the morning was stabbed in the chest, causing a punctured lung, after refusing to hand over her bag. A teenage boy has been arrested and charged. More here:

Cheshire Police: Assistant chief constable suspended in data probe Una Kelly previously served in senior roles in South Yorkshire and Northern Ireland.

Cheshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Una Kelly has been suspended over allegations relating to breaching confidentiality in 2018

Independent review of controversial physician associates launched Review announcement comes amid growing concerns about use of roles within the NHS

NEW: The Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered a review of the controversial use of Physician Associates within the NHS

The news comes amid growing concerns from medics about how these roles are being used

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Thomas Cashman: Olivia murderer denied appeal bid as lawyers seek jury probe Cashman's legal team urge the Court of Appeal to order an investigation into what the jury was shown.

NEW: Child murderer Thomas Cashman claimed that a source had information suggesting jurors in his trial had been given prejudicial information outside of the courtroom. The Court of Appeal heard there was no evidence to back his claim. More here ⬇️

This is really getting quite remarkable

• BlueSky user numbers have doubled in the past week and now total 3.5 million across US & UK 🚀

• Number of people deleting their X/Twitter account remains way up

And the next chart is particularly notable...