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Former Greater Manchester Police officer Adnan Ali arriving at Liverpool Crown Court (Peter Byrne/PA)
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Police officer jailed for sexual assault and indecent messages sent to cadets

Adnan Ali sexually assaulted three victims, aged between 15 and 18, and sent sexual messages which were ‘bordering on relentless’.
Jun 23, 2023
Crime

Stolen car used in pub shooting burnt out a week later, court hears

Connor Chapman denies murdering Elle Edwards on Christmas Eve last year.
Jun 19, 2023
UK

Police chief focused on public confidence after recognition in birthday honours

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy from Merseyside Police has been awarded the King’s Police Medal.
Jun 16, 2023
Crime

Pub shooting accused said ‘some people are ruthless’ after arrest, court hears

Connor Chapman, 23, is accused of murdering Elle Edwards.
Jun 15, 2023
Crime

Gunman looked woman ‘dead in the eyes’ before opening fire, murder trial hears

Connor Chapman denies murdering Elle Edwards, who died after being shot outside a pub in the Wirral last Christmas Eve.
Jun 15, 2023
Crime

Sister of beautician shot outside pub told her ‘not to be late’ home, court told

Elle Edwards was killed when a gunman opened fire outside the Lighthouse pub in Wirral on Christmas Eve last year.
Jun 14, 2023
Crime

Man accused of Christmas Eve shooting ‘given anti-gang injunction beforehand’

Connor Chapman denies murdering beautician Elle Edwards outside the Lighthouse pub in Wirral on Christmas Eve last year.
Jun 14, 2023
Crime

Innocent woman killed when shots fired outside pub on Christmas Eve, court told

Elle Edwards was killed outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral, Liverpool Crown Court heard.
Jun 13, 2023
Crime

Innocent woman shot dead amid ‘ongoing feud between rival groups’

Elle Edwards was killed outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral, as she celebrated Christmas Eve with friends

Jun 13, 2023
Crime

Christmas Eve pub shooting accused admits handling car allegedly used in murder

The charge relates to a Mercedes A Class vehicle which he is said to have handled between December 23 and December 31 last year.
Jun 12, 2023
Crime

Christmas Eve pub shooting accused admits handling stolen goods

Connor Chapman pleaded guilty to the charge ahead of his trial for the murder of Elle Edwards who was shot in Wallasey, Wirral on Christmas Eve.
Jun 12, 2023
Crime

Woman accused of sexually abusing teenager had messaged girl online – court

Georgia Bilham, 21, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman whom she had tricked into believing she was a man.
Jun 8, 2023
Crime

More training for ambulance staff following Manchester attack ‘could take years’

The response by the emergency services to the bombing, which killed 22 people on May 22 2017, was criticised following an inquiry.
Jun 5, 2023
Crime

Police in Manchester ‘far better prepared’ for terror attack, inquiry is told

Terry Woods spoke at a hearing to monitor recommendations made after the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack.
Jun 5, 2023
Showbiz

EastEnders wins best soap as Jane McDonald takes over hosting duties

Her appearance was also met with excitement by various cast members.
Jun 3, 2023
Showbiz

British Soap Awards: Stars excited as Jane McDonald takes over hosting duties

Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield had been due to host the awards show.
Jun 3, 2023
UK

Teenage girl dies after swimming in reservoir

Police said the girl’s next of kin had been made aware and would be supported by specialist officers.
Jun 1, 2023
UK

Family pay tribute to teenager whose body was found in river

The body of Lewis Kirkpatrick was found in the river Eden on Saturday after the 15-year-old and three other boys got into difficulty the previous day.
May 31, 2023
Celebrity News

Plans to award Paul O’Grady freedom of Wirral as tribute to his legacy

Councillors agreed that the tribute would recognise O’Grady’s years entertaining as well as his activism and charity work
May 31, 2023
Celebrity News

Loreen and Johnny Logan duet ‘would be nice’, Eurovision winner says

The Swedish popstar claimed her second victory in Liverpool on Saturday with the song Tattoo.
May 14, 2023
Music

Loreen: History-making Swedish pop superstar

The star first triumphed for her country at Eurovision with Euphoria in Baku, 11 years ago.
May 14, 2023