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May 10, 2025

Historic US deal can lead to 'bright future' at Halewood

TRADE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICA TO ENSURE JLR PLANT THRIVES

2 mins

'He just wants to get out of jail, live a proper life and paint'

EVEN the prison guards joke with him, they have a laugh with him, he just wants to get out of prison. He can’t wait to live a proper life and paint with real paint-brushes.

5 mins

£30m boost for university roles

GOV FUNDING AIMS TO GROW INNOVATIVE NEW BUSINESSES

2 mins

Cannabis farm discovered following fire

A cannabis farm was discovered following a house fire.

1 min

Company at centre of seaside town's revival faces legal action

THE firm that helped turn a street in a Wirral seaside resort from derelict shops into a bustling hub is currently facing legal action by HMRC.

2 mins

Producers trust us and they know that Liverpool audiences always deliver

IVERPOOL'S theatre scene is reportedly a cut above the rest, and it hasn't slipped under the radar, according to those in the know.

4 mins

'Evil and dangerous' prisoner dies in jail

A CAREER criminal who was described as an 'evil' and 'dangerous' man by a judge has died in prison.

1 min

Thug sent to young offenders' institute after teen almost lost arm in stabbing

A thug joked with his friends that his victim got 'terrored and chopped' after he stabbed a 15-year-old boy.

4 mins

How we grew up in the 50s and 60s

STRIKING photos show what life was like for many growing up in Liverpool more than 50 years ago.

1 min

'We've been left with no option other than to strike'

FURTHER strikes are to be held at Liverpool's leading performing arts education provider just days after a deal was reached with college lecturers.

2 mins

End of free parking could hit hospitality sector in city

RESTAURANT AND BAR OWNERS CONCERNED CHARGES WILL 'JEOPARDISE' THEIR INDUSTRY

5 mins

Chancellor insists welfare system is in need of reform

LABOUR MPs must realise the welfare system needs reform, Rachel Reeves has said, after more than 40 MPs wrote to the Prime Minister urging him to pause and reassess planned cuts to disability benefits.

1 min

'150,000 livelihoods were protected' by UK-US deal

THE UK's trade deal with the United States was urgently needed to prevent thousands of people from losing their jobs “within days’, a senior Government minister said, and insisted the agreement will be “really good for Britain”.

2 mins

Plea to fund Dame Vera memorial

AN APPEAL to help find £350,000 to complete the Dame Vera Lynn memorial has been made in Parliament.

1 min

PM planning new Russia sanctions

SIR Keir Starmer is set to announce a fresh wave of sanctions on Russia as he said the UK will “do everything in our power to destroy” President Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet.

1 min

Working class needs a new party and it won't be Labour or Reform

DAN Carden MP responded to my criticisms by saying the views in his article doesn’t divide the working class.

4 mins

'Both cross and blessing'

POPE Leo XIV, history's first North American Pope, has said his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel.

1 min

Potential cancer risks identified

WOMEN who put on weight and have a baby later in life may be significantly more likely to develop breast cancer, UK research suggests.

1 min

Busted rejected offer to compete in Eurovision

BUSTED singer Matt Willis has revealed his band rejected an offer to compete for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.

1 min

CIT'S SO PRACTICAL BUT DULL TO DRIVE

HYBRID C4 BALANCES CLUNKINESS UNDER BONNET WITH SUPERB COMFORT INSIDE

3 mins

Goodbye to a spiritual home

WHAT a contrasting season it has been for our two big football clubs. Liverpool have become Premier League champions, inspired by new boss Arne Slot, while Everton - under David Moyes - have edged away from a worrying spell at the other end of the table to concentrate with a clear head on their impending historic move to Bramley Moore Dock.

2 mins

Gate expectations

ARGE and small, gates and gateways are often the first thing seen when approaching a building or open space, statements of power or location.

2 mins

East India Dock wins Chester Cup

AST India Dock (9-4 favourite) grabbed victory in the Ladbrokes Chester Cup on final day of the 2025 Boodles Chester May Festival.

2 mins

It's not boring at top insists Luke

Luke Humphries insists his rivalry with Luke Littler at the top of the sport is not becoming ‘boring.’

1 min

IPL is put on hold due to tensions

CRICKET The Indian Premier League has confirmed that all its matches will be suspended with immediate affect for one week due to escalating tensions in the region during the last week.

1 min

Pollock tipped to thrive with Lions

RUGBY UNION

2 mins

Big Boy Bobby to win the Swinton Hurdle at Haydock

BIG Boy Bobby can secure victory in the Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (1.35pm) on the only mixed Flat and National Hunt card in Britain at Haydock Park this afternoon.

3 mins

Wolves can find the Magic for Wembley spot

IF WARRINGTON can reproduce the sort of performance they put on at Magic Weekend, they have every chance of victory in tomorrow's Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final against Leigh Leopards (KO 4.15pm Totally Wicked Stadium, BBC2).

1 min

Vikings look for a Feather in their cap

It was perhaps more of a relief than anything else when Widnes got back to winning ways last weekend.

1 min

Wellens backed into a dictionary CORNER

HOW much would I like St Helens to come good under Paul Wellens?

2 mins

Slot has become the Reds' MAIN attraction

T speaks to the influence and importance of Trent Alexander-Arnold that Liverpool are forced to contemplate signing a senior right-back for the first time in a decade this summer.

4 mins

Conor can HAK it!

SLOT BACKS BRADLEY IN WAKE OF TRENT EXIT

3 mins

Alonso set for Real role after confirming Leverkusen exit

XABI ALONSO will step down as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, the German club have announced.

1 min

Doucoure job done - even if the DEAL isn't

WHATEVER HAPPENS, MIDFIELDER HAS HELPED BLUES TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE

6 mins

'You have to be open to everything' admits Silva amid Saudi links

MARCO Silva admits he will not \"close the door\" amid speculation linking him to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal but maintains his future is at Fulham.

1 min

They were all like, 'it is your cup final!'

DOUCOURE LIFTS LID ON 'SPICY' DERBY AFTERMATH

2 mins

Breaking up is HARD to do...

AND THAT'S EXACTLY HOW SLOT WANTS IT IN FACE OF TRENT DEPARTURE

3 mins

Nunez won't be put on a PLATE after January denial

THE president of communications at River Plate has denied the club made an advance to sign Darwin Nunez from Liverpool in the January window.

1 min

Reds have been the best - but we've gone BACKWARDS

MIKEL ARTETA has admitted for the first time that Arsenal have gone backwards in the Premier League this season.

2 mins

'Zero truth' in Richarlison links - Moyes

EVERTON manager David Moyes insists there is “zero truth\" in claims he wants to bring Richarlison back to the club.

1 min

Moyes careful where he steps on the Blues minefield

EVERTON have entered 'silly season' - but, for the first time in a long while, it feels like Finch Farm is well sheltered from the prevailing squalls.

2 mins

Boss wants Sharp back for final game

DAVID Moyes hopes Everton legend Graeme Sharp will attend the final game at Goodison Park.

2 mins

No Antonio decision

WEST Ham have released four long-serving players but have yet to make a contract decision on Michail Antonio.

1 min

Is WRITE!

DESERVED FOOTBALLER OF YEAR AWARD FOR SALAH - WITH RECORD SHARE OF VOTE

1 min

Stars are more relaxed when talking to you in their home

TV presenter Alison Hammond tells us we can expect when she spends a weekends with a host of celebrities for her new series. YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI learns more