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May 06, 2025

How VE Day was celebrated in Liverpool

THIS week marks 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe. VE Day - which stands for 'Victory in Europe' Day - marks the day when the German armed forces signed an unconditional surrender, and began the process of bringing the war to an end after nearly six years.

2 mins

Police talks after garden 'destroyed'

POLICE have told parents they will be “speaking to them soon\" after a children's garden was “destroyed”.

1 min

Tributes pour in for dad who died in Benidorm

HUNDREDS of people have paid tribute to a “brilliant dad” who died while on holiday in Benidorm. Joseph McManus, 42, was on a three-day trip with a group of friends when he collapsed on the Benidorm strip on Friday, May 2. He died a short time later.

1 min

Fears grow for woman facing deportation as she is 'moved in the night'

FATOU TAMBA HAS BEEN LIVING IN THE UK FOR THE PAST 18 YEARS

2 mins

Star hopes his mural will 'stay for a long time'

DEPARTING Liverpool FC star Trent Alexander-Arnold said he hoped that a mural dedicated to him will “stay for a long time.”

2 mins

French minister says sorry to LFC fans over Paris final debacle

THE French minister who tried to smear Liverpool fans after the disastrous events at the 2022 Champions League final said: “The culprit was easy and I apologise to the Liverpool supporters.\"

3 mins

Brothers' sacrifices to help Trent follow his dreams

TRENT Alexander-Arnold has expressed his gratitude towards his brothers for their significant role in shaping his football career.

2 mins

University of Liverpool and animal rights group in row over testing experiments

THE University of Liverpool carried out thousands of animal experiments last year. According to figures obtained by Merseyside Animal Rights, and shared with the ECHO, a total of 14,112 procedures on animals took place in 2024.

2 mins

Is action finally being taken in city's worst pavement parking spot?

NEW images suggest that there may finally be action being taken in one of Liverpool's worst spots for selfish and dangerous pavement parking.

2 mins

Woman in court on stabbing murder charge

KAYLEIGH SMART PICTURED AS SHE APPEARS OVER LIAM COLLIER’S DEATH

1 min

Family terrified as thugs try to break down front door

DOORBELL FOOTAGE SHOWS SHOCKING ORDEAL

2 mins

He knew his work would last a thousand years

GRANDSON TELLS THE STORY OF THE MAN BEHIND CATHEDRAL'S INTRICATE CARVINGS AND STONEWORK

6 mins

'Crime bosses' were my best friends - one of Britain's most wanted

EVERTON legend Duncan Ferguson has spoken about a friendship which, unbeknownst to him, turned out to be with drug bosses. The former forward admitted he had no clue until their crimes came to light.

2 mins

I'd love to take charge of Blues again - Big Dunc

DUNCAN Ferguson has had some memorable moments at Goodison Park - and that is an understatement as big as the man himself.

2 mins

Building a future with the National Trust

Apprentices learn new skills while helping to preserve our heritage

3 mins

Safety fears as more elderly stuck in A&E

SENIOR doctors have warned of an “alarming threat to patient safety” after figures showed more than one million elderly people endure long waits in A&E - and the older they are, the more likely they are to experience it.

2 mins

'WITHOUT VICTORY, THERE IS NO SURVIVAL'

BITTERLY fought over three million square miles of hostile ocean, the struggle to prevent Hitler's U-boats - his 'grey wolves' - starving Britain into submission began on the first day of the war and ended on the last.

6 mins

Israel's plan for Gaza

ISRAEL has approved plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials have said.

1 min

Royals pay due homage to veterans

FOUR generations of the royal family paid tribute yesterday to Second World War veterans in a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

2 mins

Why does our hearing get worse as we age?

AN AUDIOLOGIST GIVES US THE LOWDOWN AND OFFERS SOME EXPERT ADVICE

2 mins

Finding the right sentence

WHAT sentence would you give a man who filmed himself driving at over 120mph on a motorway before he crashed into a car, killing a pregnant mother, her baby and seriously injuring two children?

1 min

Sefton's nerve test

SEFTON Park's Abishek Jagan and Naimat Karyab held their nerve to knock off 12 runs for a one-wicket win over Hightown St Marys.

1 min

Knight in heaven as champs keep cool

CAPTAIN'S KNOCK IS CRUCIAL TO VICTORY

1 min

Might see you REAL soon

TRENT COULD MAKE SWIFT RETURN IN EUROPE

3 mins

Whiteley laments missed chances in derby

AMBER WHITELEY was left to rue missed opportunities as Liverpool Women fell to a 2-0 defeat in the Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield on Sunday.

1 min

My love for Reds will never die, says Trent

TRENT ADMITS DECISION TO LEAVE WILL CAUSE HURT

2 mins

Some fans will be ANGRY with me ...I get it

TRENT ADMITS DECISION TO LEAVE WILL CAUSE HURT

3 mins

Let's try to win our 'mini league'

WE'RE heading to Fulham next and Marco Silva is a manager who a lot of people think Everton pressed the button on a bit too soon.

1 min

'That was our worst display' says Brian on derby win

SORENSEN EXCITED FOR FUTURE AFTER TOUGH COUPLE OF YEARS

2 mins

We're being haunted by ghosts - Beto

BETO admits his Everton side might be being haunted by ghosts from the past after surrendering another lead against Ipswich Town.

2 mins

Toffees could be RIGGED out with new faces

WITH the contracts expiring on no fewer than 13 Everton players this summer, it could be a much-changed Blues squad that moves into the new stadium next season - but just who might that personnel consist of?

3 mins

WARNING signs were there that Trent was eyeing exit

PRIVATELY, there were few real surprised reactions at Liverpool when it became clear Trent Alexander-Arnold would be leaving on a free transfer at the end of his contract.