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Baby boy in hospital after masked gang brick West Derby bus

A 15-year-old schoolboy has been arrested in suspicion of of assault and criminal damage

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Celebrity Traitors Maya Jama says 'I had no idea' as she breaks silence on James Acaster

The Love Island presenter reflected on the experience after the final

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Andy Burnham urged to act as 'hundreds of jobs' at risk in Southport

The future of the government office is currently under review

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Octopus and OVO Energy confirm who is eligible for free heated throws this winter

Temperatures are starting to drop, and you could be eligible for extra support

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838,000 specific low-income households confirmed missing out on £100 energy payment

More than 838,000 low-income households will miss out on the £100 Household Energy Payment because they live in council tax bands E to H, new analysis from Policy in Practice shows

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Major Birkenhead road closed overnight after accident

The road has been closed for over 11 hours

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Man to face murder trial today after woman's body found in freezer in St Helens

George Gordon is accused of murdering 64-year-old Delia McInerney and killing five guinea pigs

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McDonald's thug, Blue Riband biscuit thief and £1m-a-year drug gang jailed

17 criminals from our region were locked up for a combined total of 104 years and 10 months over the past week

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Alcohol bid for Knowsley Safari and changes planned for city theatre

A series of public notices have been issued across the Liverpool City Region

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Radiators can heat homes quickly while saving energy if you use an everyday bedroom item

Radiators can often take ages to warm up when you switch them on for the first time this year, but there is an easy way to make them work better and faster using an item most people have in their bedroom.

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I cleaned my electric blanket with a natural 37p Asda item that made it look brand new

I genuinely wouldn't last a day without my electric blanket from October through to March, but I'd never properly washed it in the four years I'd owned it.

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Andy Burnham backs regional journalism as ECHO highlights the difference it makes

Journalism Matters is the news industry's annual campaign to highlight the positive difference made by regional journalism

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Engineer settles debate on whether you can use vinegar in your washing machine

White vinegar is a popular household cleaning product, but some people worry it could damage washing machines due to its acidic nature. An engineer has shared whether or not it is safe to use in your appliance.

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Work could restart on Littlewoods project in next 12 months as boss says 'we never forgot'

Tim Heatley, co-founder of Capital&Centric, said the Budget announcement was a 'sigh of relief' for the project

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I stopped condensation on my windows overnight by placing 1 natural item on the windowsill

Waking up to wet windows can be frustrating, but one natural item placed on your windowsill could help reduce condensation and lower the risk of mould creeping into your home.

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I always do one thing after showering to stop mould and limescale

Bathrooms are a mould magnet, especially in winter. Mine has no extractor fan, but one two-minute habit after every shower has kept it mould-free.

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King Charles left soaked at Antigua parade as he asks 'where's the umbrella?'

King Charles III was left standing in the deluge at Antigua and Barbuda's Independence Parade as torrential rain battered the royal couple during the Caribbean royal tour

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Liverpool multi-storey car park hosted 'rooftop rave' weeks after man fell to his death

The dance music event was held after a second man also fell from the car park, suffering life-changing injuries

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Southport boy, 4, with life-threatening condition 'locked out' of education due to 'loophole'

Hayley Reed has launched a national campaign calling for a change to the statutory guidance around schools supporting pupils with medical conditions

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What was Bradley Walsh's new quiz show Million Pound Shot about as 'secret twist' revealed

The show went 'off the rails' before the host explained what was really happening