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UK has 'no authority' over death of woman shot in US bbc.in/4jLj5FN
Lucy Harrison death: Mum told UK police have 'no authority' in US

Lucy Harrison death: Mum told UK police have 'no authority' in US

Jane Coates wrote to Cheshire police urging them to gather evidence into Lucy Harrison's killing.

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'Jack Grealish put £10k towards my husband's cancer treatment' bbc.in/4sCbQCr
Jack Grealish donates £10k towards dad-of-three's cancer trial

Jack Grealish donates £10k towards dad-of-three's cancer trial

Everton fan Crystal Duffey, 31, says she broke down in tears after seeing Jack Grealish's donation.

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Teeth-whitening pair jailed over £8.5m tax fraud bbc.in/4eICl3h
Teeth-whitening pair from Merseyside jailed over £8.5m tax fraud

Teeth-whitening pair from Merseyside jailed over £8.5m tax fraud

The men used the money to fund lavish lifestyles and planned to build teeth-shaped swimming pools.

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New youth classes aim to tackle anti-social behaviour bbc.in/4ifytsP
Free youth classes aim to tackle anti-social behaviour in Garston

Free youth classes aim to tackle anti-social behaviour in Garston

Boxing, dance and drama classes have been launched to give young people alternatives in an area affected by Halloween vandalism.

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River Mersey tidal power project location revealed bbc.in/4ipGs5w
River Mersey tidal power project preferred location revealed

River Mersey tidal power project preferred location revealed

The preferred site for a proposed tidal power scheme on the River Mersey has been revealed.

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Pumpkin carver's 'terrifying' Trump portrait goes viral bbc.in/4eGARqd
Chester pumpkin carver's 'terrifying' Donald Trump portrait

Chester pumpkin carver's 'terrifying' Donald Trump portrait

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are among Chester pumpkin carver Jamie Jones' creations.

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Mum sets up women's group to help fight loneliness bbc.in/4AnRgIP
Litherland mother sets up women's group to help tackle loneliness

Litherland mother sets up women's group to help tackle loneliness

A mum who set up a group for women experiencing loneliness says the response has been "a miracle".

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Southport survivor 'violated' by 'morbid curiosity' bbc.in/4kog6Dp
Southport survivor Leanne Lucas 'violated' by 'morbid curiosity'

Southport survivor Leanne Lucas 'violated' by 'morbid curiosity'

Leanne Lucas fears more NHS staff may have accessed her medical records inappropriately.

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⏹️ Full-time at Hill Dickinson Stadium 🔵 #EFC 3-1 #NUFC 🟣 🔵⚽️ @jgarnerr96 34' 🔵⚽️ @HackneyHayden 45' 🔵⚽️ @Barry29Thierno 69' 🟣⚽️ Dan Burn 88' 🆚 The Blues will face #FTFC in the quarter-finals 🗣️ Reaction ⤵️ 📻 95.8FM | DAB 📺 Freeview channel 714 📲 Live text ➡️ bbc.in/4idbGhf #CarabaoCup | #EFLCup | #BBCFootball
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Littlewoods project backed despite studios pull-out bbc.in/4zhhjkJ
Littlewoods regeneration to go ahead without Twickenham Studios

Littlewoods regeneration to go ahead without Twickenham Studios

Developers say it will "generate thousands of new jobs and hundreds of millions per annum" for the area.

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Distinctive outfit could be key to shooting, police say bbc.in/4ik282M
Distinctive clothing could be key to Toxteth shooting, police say

Distinctive clothing could be key to Toxteth shooting, police say

Police release images of a person they want to speak to about a shooting in Liverpool last month.

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NHS staff may have inappropriately accessed Southport victims' records bbc.in/4ziQEE5
Southport attack victims' medical records 'accessed inappropriately'

Southport attack victims' medical records 'accessed inappropriately'

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital says it identified two cases during a "retrospective audit".

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Hospital payout after Covid-19 patient suffered stroke bbc.in/4BvrFPc
Hospital payout after Covid-19 patient suffered stroke

Hospital payout after Covid-19 patient suffered stroke

The error occurred when a woman was being treated for Covid-19 at at Whiston Hospital in 2021.

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Tribute to 'familiar face' who died after bus fall bbc.in/4A0g1dN
John McGuirk: Family tribute after Liverpool One bus fall

John McGuirk: Family tribute after Liverpool One bus fall

John McGuirk, 83, worked in Liverpool pubs before running a kiosk at Lime Street railway station.

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Girl's 'calm' actions during teacher's seizure praised bbc.in/4szCgF0
Girl, 11, praised for calm response after teacher's school seizure

Girl, 11, praised for calm response after teacher's school seizure

An 11-year-old girl is praised for her quick thinking when her teacher suffered a classroom seizure.

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The accordion player who has been busking in hospital for 35 years bbc.in/48qsqf2
The hospital accordion player who has been busking for 35 years

The hospital accordion player who has been busking for 35 years

Volunteer John Jones, 84, has been entertaining patients and visitors with his musical talents.

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⏹️ Full-time at Anfield 🥅 Liverpool reach the quarter-finals after winning 6-5 on penalties 🔴 #LFC 1-1 #CFC 🔵 🔵⚽️ Morgan Rogers (p) 40' 🔴⚽️ Cody Gakpo (p) 43' 🗣️ Reaction ➡️ bbc.in/4BnvupE #CarabaoCup | #EFLCup | #BBCFootball
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Littlewoods film studios plan given £20m Budget boost bbc.in/4e8jVc6
Budget 2026: Liverpool Littlewoods film studios to get £20m boost

Budget 2026: Liverpool Littlewoods film studios to get £20m boost

The long-delayed redevelopment is subject to final approval, with calls for strict oversight.

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