Eleanor Barlow
Crime
Grandfather of Jesse Lingard dies ahead of trial
Kenneth Lingard, 87, stood trial at Liverpool Crown Court last year, accused of sexually abusing a girl from the age of five.
15 Jun 2026
Celebrity News
Ex-Brookside star Sue Johnston’s delight as she receives freedom of Liverpool
The actress, who also starred in The Royle Family, was congratulated by Sir Paul McCartney and football manager Jurgen Klopp.
19 Jun 2024
UK
Swifties from across the globe descend on Liverpool
Fans from as far afield as New Zealand and the US travelled to the city ahead of Taylor Swift’s upcoming sell-out performances at Anfield Stadium.
12 Jun 2024
UK
Strike by fuel delivery drivers is called off
Members of Unite based at Stanlow oil refinery in Cheshire had planned to walk out on June 6-8 and 13-15.
10 Jun 2024
UK10 Jun 2024
Two freed on bail after protest outside Duke of Westminster’s wedding
Just Stop Oil claimed responsibility for the incident outside Chester Cathedral on Friday
UK7 Jun 2024
Thousands gather for Duke of Westminster’s wedding
Members of the public arrived outside Chester Cathedral hoping to catch a glimpse of the event and Prince William, who was an usher.
UK7 Jun 2024
Prince of Wales to be an usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding
Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor, 33, will marry Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral.
UK
Mel C ‘proud’ to represent Liverpool at ceremony for Cunard ship Queen Anne
The city was announced as the godparent of the ship as a recognition of the cruise line’s long-lasting bond with its ‘spiritual home’.
3 Jun 2024
UK
Cunard’s newest ship to have official naming ceremony
Queen Anne is stopping off in Liverpool during her maiden sailing around the British Isles.
3 Jun 2024
UK30 May 2024
‘Inspirational’ D-Day veteran dies aged 100
David Teacher served as a mechanic with the RAF in the Second World War.
Politics
Plaid Cymru launches campaign with vow to make Welsh voices heard
Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth claimed Labour has taken votes in Wales for granted.
30 May 2024
UK
Dirty Old Town re-recorded with orchestral accompaniment
Peggy Seeger’s late husband, Ewan MacColl, wrote the famous song.
29 May 2024
Crime
Lucy Letby inquiry will not be livestreamed to public, chairwoman rules
The inquiry is set to begin at Liverpool Town Hall on September 10.
29 May 2024
Celebrity News
Andrea Bocelli to perform at naming ceremony for Cunard’s new ship
The Queen Anne will sail into Liverpool on June 3.
22 May 2024
Tech
Army personnel feel ‘let down’ after MoD cyber attack
A law firm said personnel whose details were hacked fear they could lose their jobs.
21 May 2024
Showbiz21 May 2024
Taylor Swift to spark academic debates ahead of city shows
The University of Liverpool will host Tay Day, which it describes as a ‘symposium for fans, students and academics’.
Crime
Lucy Letby inquiry should be livestreamed to stop conspiracies, families say
The inquiry will begin in September at Liverpool Town Hall.
16 May 2024
Crime
Former headteacher convicted of sex offences against children
Neil Foden, 66, who worked at a school in North Wales, was convicted on Tuesday at Mold Crown Court of 19 offences.
15 May 2024
Crime
Jury considers verdict in trial of ex-headteacher accused of child sex offences
Neil Foden, of Old Colwyn, North Wales, denies the charges.
14 May 2024
Crime
Mother and son jailed after XL bully attack on eight-year-old boy
The child had been at the flats to play with a friend when the attack happened.
14 May 2024
Environment
Chance to see Northern Lights before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather
Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said Friday night’s skies will offer a chance for the Northern Lights to be seen.
10 May 2024