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2,500 bodies to be exhumed as part of church redevelopment
Thousands of bodies could be exhumed from a graveyard in Liverpool if plans to redevelop a church site are successful.
The Diocese of Liverpool has drawn up proposals for a three storey building in the grounds of the Grade II listed St James Church in Toxteth, which has been closed for about 30 years. The plans will see it reopen alongside the creation of new supported housing and a community centre.
However, church records show that there may be the remains of 2,500 bodies that the Diocese may want to exhume and reinter. The last burial at the church was in 1898 but very few took place after 1851. Project leader, the Reverend Neil Short, said: "We are very aware that work of this kind can create sensitivities among a number of people and are keen to show that we are doing this in the most responsible way possible" Thousands of bodies could be exhumed from a graveyard in Liverpool if plans to redevelop a church site are successful. ... more -
Torres fires Liverpool to derby victory
Fernando Torres scored twice to help Liverpool beat Everton in the local derby on Saturday.
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Wacko About Jacko
Searches are up for "mikki jay", after a woman in Liverpool had plastic surgery to look like Michael Jackson.
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Friday Favorites: Itsy Bitsy Spider….
Friday Favorites: La Machine's mechanical spider in Liverpool, and a flash spider for you to play with.
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Giant Spider Takes Liverpool (photos)
Photos from Liverpool, England on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.
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Giant Spider In Liverpool!
A GIANT spider appeared in Lime Street today.
Stunned onlookers stared in amazement as the 37-tonne, 50ft creature dangled high above the street from Concourse Tower.
The massive arachnid is the first glimpse of the mysterious La Princess, the mechanical creature at the centre of the La Machine extravaganza.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected on the streets of the city, many of which will be closed off, as the five-day street theatre event unfolds this weekend.
The Capital of Culture event will see scientists arrive in the city to investigate the creature.
They are due to set up a research base at the ECHO arena, and their work over the next few days will unfold through the pages of the ECHO.
Phil Redmond, vice-chairman of the Culture company, said: “It looks fantastic” adding jokingly, “it is a new Capital of Culture demolition idea, a mechanical spider that eats buildings.” A GIANT spider appeared in Lime Street today. ... more -
Abandon the North and move to London says report
A report from a leading conservative think tank today suggested the government should abandon regeneration of the Northern English cities as they are beyond help. Their solution is to expand London creating millions more homes to house the migrants from the economic wasteland of Northern England and be honest to residents of certain areas about their economic prospects if they stay in their respective cities.
The report singles out Liverpool, Hull and Sunderland in particular. It argues that with these being important 19th century coastal cities that were useful for shipping they are now no longer relevant to the modern British economy because of their distance from London, Heathrow as a key point of arrival into the UK and Liverpool in particular for its distance from the rest of the continental European Union (although it does remain well connected to the Republic of Ireland and trans Atlantic shipping routes).
The report has caused outrage in many of the fiercely proud Northern Cities singled out by the think tank. Local media on Humberside, Teesside and Merseyside has reacted with fury along side local government. Nationally the Labour party has disagreed with the findings of the report and the Conservative party has distanced itself from the findings of an organization normally the party's chosen ideological powerhouse. This is at a time the party is attempting to increase its chances in key marginal areas and in particular key northern cities following the new Labour meltdown in the Glasgow East by election. A report from a leading conservative think tank today suggested the government should abandon regeneration of the Northern English cit... more -
Newly discovered Beatles sells for $23,000
The newly discovered tape of The Beatles covered here:
http://current.com/items/89152823_unreleased_beatles_re...
was sold to an Internet bidder Tuesday afternoon for $23,446 including tax and the buyer's premium, the auction house said, adding that it had yet to contact the winner.
The tape features John Lennon and Paul McCartney collapsing into fits of giggles as they try to finish the ballad "I'll Follow the Sun. It also carries versions of songs including "I Feel Fine," "I'm a Loser" and "Don't Put Me Down Like This." The newly discovered tape of The Beatles covered here: ... more -
Unreleased Beatles recording discovered in attic
An unheard tape of the famous Liverpudlians has been found in the attic of an elderly Liverpudlian man.
The 30-minute recording hasn't been played since the 60s, not a surprise since it's on 1960's high-tech cassette tape cassette.
It does however contain some lovely unreleased versions of The Beatles' hits 'I Feel Fine' and 'I'm A Loser' and the band giggling like a group of schoolgirls. An unheard tape of the famous Liverpudlians has been found in the attic of an elderly Liverpudlian man. ... more -
A Matter of Perspective
How big are these ships? It's all a matter of perspective. Check out the photos.
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Policeman ignored 999 calls to visit prostitutes
A Merseyside police sergeant who was caught with a prostitute in a squad car has been given a suspended prison sentence.
For more than three weeks Karl Cliff was watched trawling the red light district of Liverpool and Wallasey while he was supposed to be on mobile patrol.
Undercover officers watched as the 42-year-old, who had more than 17 years in the police deserted his patrol and was seen visiting known sex workers.
Audio and video recording devices were even place in force vehicles to record conversations with known prostitutes.
Cliff, of Windsor Drive, Flint, was eventually arrested at 2.25am on August 7, 2007, with a prostitute in a deserted car park.
When officers pounced Cliff said: “I’m ***ed, aren’t I? Talk is quick on the grapevine.”
He admitted the charge of misconduct in public office.
Liverpool Crown Court heard he was suffering from depression and post traumatic disorder.
His barrister Donal Maguire said Cliff had been traumatised by the “harrowing events” he had seen while serving in the Royal Ulster Constabulary in northern Ireland between 1996 and 2001.
He added that the sergeant had an exemplary record during his 17 years service after joining the police cadets when he was just 16.
The Recorder of Liverpool, Judge Henry Globe, QC, decided to suspend an eight-month prison sentence for two years ordering him to do 175 hours of unpaid work.
He said: “The commission of misconduct in public office is a serious offence. It inevitably involves a dereliction of duty and a breach of trust. The police service and the public have the right to expect the highest standards of conduct from police officers.
“Your actions have brought the police service into disrepute and ridicule.”
Judge Globe said Cliff had fallen under suspicion within days of joining Merseyside Police from Greater Manchester Police on March 28, 2007.
Soon after his arrival a known Birkenhead sex worker complained he was pestering her.
His colleagues also raised questions about his behaviour after he frequently headed to notorious red light districts.
Formal complaints were made and the police professional standards team decided to mount an operation. A Merseyside police sergeant who was caught with a prostitute in a squad car has been given a suspended prison sentence. ... more -
Alien invasion fears strike north of England
It was only last week I read that there were UFOs spotted over parts of Wales, and now they've moved across the border into England.
I've never seen a UFO, and I'm not convinced by this story, but I do believe there has to be something else out there. And since we've been doing our best to explore the far reaches of space, who's to say people from other worlds haven't been doing the same - perhaps more successfully?
I don't know. It's an issue people feel weird talking about, but to hell with that. Let's start the discussion here. I have three questions for you:
1) have you ever seen a UFO?
2) where?
3) why do aliens all have big eyes? It was only last week I read that there were UFOs spotted over parts of Wales, and now they've moved across the border into Engla... more -
Raising The Baaah
Do you like lamb? Do you like banana? Do you live in Liverpool? If you do, then you probably know what the hell Im going on about, and should prepare for over a hundred more art, lamb and banana. Do you like lamb? Do you like banana? Do you live in Liverpool? If you do, then you probably know what the hell Im going on about, an... more
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Liverpool to be covered in Superlambananas
From today, Liverpool will be awash with more than one hundred bizarre little creatures that have become an unofficial, yet undeniable symbol of the city.
Go Superlambananas is now under way, and for the next 10 weeks the public can have fun spotting the 119 customised replicas of the famous statue that will be dotted in locations all over the city and surrounding areas.
(Video in the link) From today, Liverpool will be awash with more than one hundred bizarre little creatures that have become an unofficial, yet undeniable... more -
Paul McCartney to team up with Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is set to join Beatles legend Paul McCartney at Liverpool FC's stadium, Anfield.
The gig is part of the of the celebrations for Liverpool's European Capital Of Culture accolade, which has seen a host of famous singers, writers and other cultural descend on the city for special performances. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is set to join Beatles legend Paul McCartney at Liverpool FC's stadium, Anfield. ... more -
Half city's youth 'take cocaine', Merseyside, UK
More than 50% of young people in Liverpool admit to having taken cocaine, a new report claims.
The finding is part of research that shows an "epidemic" of drug use, with respondents saying they take drugs and drinking to enhance their sex lives.The finding is part of research that shows an "epidemic" of drug use, with respondents saying they take drugs and drinking to enhance their sex lives. More than 50% of young people in Liverpool admit to having taken cocaine, a new report claims. ... more -
Memorial day match
Avram Grant has steered Chelsea into the semi-finals of the Champions League but he's received criticism because the fixture clashes with Yom Hashoah, Israel's Holocaust memorial day. Avram Grant has steered Chelsea into the semi-finals of the Champions League but he's received criticism because the fixture clas... more
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Life in London captured digitally
The Memory Project, a digital photography installation, is capturing a panaromic snapshot of London's skyline from the banks of the River Thames every five seconds. Designed by Gabby Shawcross and Jason Bruges, the Memory Project will tour Edinburgh and Liverpool after leaving London in the coming weeks. The Memory Project, a digital photography installation, is capturing a panaromic snapshot of London's skyline from the banks of t... more
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Youth charged with murder of Rhys Jones
A 17-year-old youth has appeared today at Liverpool magistrates court charged with the murder of Rhys Jones.
The 11-year-old was shot in the neck in the Croxteth area of the Merseyside city in August last year after returning from football practice.
Police have charged three other youths in connection with the murder under 'assisting an offender' charges. A 17-year-old youth has appeared today at Liverpool magistrates court charged with the murder of Rhys Jones. ... more -
Rickmob: Liverpool Street Station
What is Rickmob? First of all, you need to know Rick Astley. Then you need to know the bizarre but sometimes hilarious phenomenon of Rickrolling on the internet. And then refresh your knowledge about flashmobs and the variations upon a meme.
And then you need to imagine all those elements colliding on the concourse of Liverpool Street station on Friday 11 April at 6pm. That's right: an entire train station is going to be rickrolled. Be very afraid. What is Rickmob? First of all, you need to know Rick Astley. Then you need to know the bizarre but sometimes hilarious phenomenon of R... more
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