Liverpool Echo: Latest Liverpool and Merseyside news, sports and what's on

Anthony Ferris, 67, formerly of Hodder Road, Everton was jailed for 13 years for raping and sexually abusing a girl from the age of nine in 2017

Paedophile who groomed girl with cigarettes and clothes dies in prison Anthony Ferris sexually abused a young girl and told her "no one would believe her" if she spoke out

Bookmark

Dad clenches fists in celebration as judge lets him walk from court

Barry Rutter drunkenly smashed his way into the family home and snatched his girlfriend's purse and handbag

Bookmark

39 nicknames Scousers give to places and buildings rather than their 'official names'

You'll likely say or have heard of these

Bookmark

This City is Ours star spotted at one of Merseyside's most iconic attractions

The BBC One star was spotted in one part of Merseyside

Bookmark

Double tragedy as man and his carer die after falling into canal

Carl Jenkins was looking after Aaron Ritchie, who had autism and epilepsy, when they both died after falling into the Leeds Liverpool Canal

Bookmark

Huge box of 48 Creme Eggs reduced on Amazon just in time for Easter

Amazon The bulk box is perfect for a last minute Easter purchase

Bookmark

Merseyside's fatal dog attacks mapped

Two people have already lost their lives this year in savage attacks by XL Bully dogs

Bookmark

Liverpool deserve better than what's happening right now - but they can change it

In his latest column, John Aldridge looks back at Liverpool's Premier League win over West Ham United and what Arne Slot's side need to do next

Bookmark

Abdoulaye Doucoure could have downed tools at Everton - a new deal and role makes sense

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Goodison Park following Everton's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest

Bookmark

Virgil van Dijk drops huge hint over Liverpool summer transfers and new contract

Virgil van Dijk gives the biggest indication yet a new contract will be made official as the club captain reveals Liverpool are "planning to make it a big summer"

Bookmark

New Everton Stadium sold out for historic fixture

Tickets for the rugby league Ashes game between England and Australia at the new Everton Stadium are sold out

Bookmark

Results from the latest huge Boots health survey are in

Healthy Lifestyle

Bookmark

Fires Photos show devastation after blaze rips through three houses and cars Three houses, vehicles and a garage have been damaged in the blaze

Bookmark

Everton FC legend Kevin Campbell's cause of death confirmed as coroner issues statement

Everton FC legend Kevin Campbell died aged 54 last year

Bookmark

Woman accused Jesse Lingard of hiding 'dark secret' and messaged him: 'Shame on you'

The former England international footballer's grandad is currently on trial accused of historic sexual offences

Bookmark

Jamie Redknapp given 12-month driving ban after being caught speeding

The former Liverpool player was caught speeding in his luxury SUV

Bookmark

Met office issues yellow weather warning for Merseyside

Temperatures dropped in Merseyside yesterday after highs of around 20C last week

Bookmark

Five to stand trial over murder of Jackie Rutter after nan was shot dead in own home

Simon Allen, James Byrne, Barrie Glynn and David Harrison are charged with murdering the 53-year-old while Anna McGinn is accused of assisting an offender

Bookmark

True horror of what Manchester Arena bomb terrorist did to prison officers

Hashem Abedi is serving 55 years after assisting his suicide bomber brother

Bookmark

How It Used To Be Family photos capture characters 'on the buses' in 1950s Liverpool

Bernard Rose inherited these amazing images

Bookmark

'I compared Superdrug's £8 lip butter with £23 Summer Fridays and the budget buy wins'

Bookmark

Grab Apple TV+ for £2.99 a month for three months before rare streaming deal ends

Apple TV+ has slashed 66% off its streaming subscription so members can stream Severance, The Studio, Slow Horses and Ted Lasso for less

Bookmark

Police want to return what they found in bag to their 'rightful owners'

Officers are now making door to door enquiries

Bookmark

Inmate arrested after murderer who stabbed neighbour to death killed in prison

John Mansfield was serving a life sentence for murder when he was stabbed at Cambridgeshire's HMP Whitemoor on April 13

Bookmark

Liverpool restaurants Five Liverpool hotspots in the running for national awards Nominations include best Chinese, best chicken, best breakfast and coffee

Bookmark

African Caribbean centre board presses council for answers on future of site

There had been fears the much loved site off Upper Parliament Street could be relocated

Bookmark

Deichmann's money-saving promise that guarantees great value on shoes

Shopping & Deals

Bookmark

I have to get my wellies on to put my bins out

70-year-old told the ECHO how the scene outside his home is like living in the 'slums'

Bookmark

Matalan's 'so spring' £12 vase that's 'too pretty to resist'

Shoppers wanting to brighten up their homes for spring have praised the 'stunning' and 'gorgeous' vase

Bookmark

Live M6 traffic updates after motorway closed due to lorry fire

The motorway has been closed between junction 22 Winwick) and junction 23 (Haydock)

Bookmark

Seven areas in Merseyside borough where crime is highest

The latest data shows crime has dropped significantly since 2022

Bookmark

Walton From outside it's a normal terraced house but things are different once you walk through the door

Ray Parr bought the property in 1998 and has done something very distinctive with it

Bookmark

Calls for huge Merseyrail change to 'keep fares down'

Eddie Dempsey is the newly installed RMT general secretary and has the region's rail network in his crosshairs

Bookmark

Woman tells police 'you all think you're the dog's b******s' as she's arrested

Eleanor Hepburn told a court how she wishes she could 'turn back time'

Bookmark

'Dad lost so much of who he was but he never forgot he loved us'

George McKenna initially began experiencing hallucinations and trouble with mobility

Bookmark

Liverpool weather: Possible heavy showers after week of sunshine

The weather is set to change after a period of sunshine

Bookmark

Police responding to UK riots undermined by 'disgraceful' claims

A new report has looked into last summer's riots which began in Southport

Bookmark

'People from all over the city come here but it's being neglected'

A council team has said the area is facing a 'major issue'

Bookmark

I'd get up and sniff ketamine before I'd had breakfast

James Triggs found himself in the grip of an addiction that nearly ruined his life

Bookmark

Call 999 if you see this missing man

Iulian Popa was last seen at his home in Liverpool earlier this week

Bookmark

Police issue urgent warning to parents after 'several' children go missing on beach

The force said a 'significant amount' of police and coastguard resources were called out to assist search

Bookmark

Dramatic new photos show what's left of old Liverpool Royal hospital

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Work is ongoing to demolish the old hospital

Bookmark

Liverpool restaurants 'We were in the Wingstop queue at 3am with a blanket, gloves and Uno'Customers camped overnight to be first in line for Wingstop

Bookmark

Changing face of iconic Georgian Quarter building now home to pub

Many people have fond memories at the building either dancing, eating or drinking

Bookmark

Ninja's 'game-changing' electric BBQ is the 'best smoker on the market' and now £50 off

The Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor BBQ Grill and Smoker is reduced in rival deals at Ninja and Amazon

Bookmark

Spot yourself in 43 photos at the the Mersey Tunnel 10K

Thousands of runners took part in the race this morning

Bookmark

Five delicious restaurants to visit for Thai New Year

Liverpool restaurants

Songkran, Thailand's traditional Thai New Year celebrations, kick off this weekend

Bookmark

MP Tulip Siddiq denies wrongdoing after Bangladesh arrest warrant reports

Ms Siddiq's lawyers said the Labour MP and former City minister had no knowledge of any warrant being issued

Bookmark

He 'was in the right place at the right time' but they still killed him

"Why should they be privileged with watching their children grow after taking Kyle's life?"

Bookmark

Health My cousin Alfie fought his whole life but when he died it was from something we had never heard of Reporter Nikita Lacey would like to tell you about a special little boy who was taken too young

Bookmark

Man dies after house explosion as people evacuated

The terraced home was destroyed and significant damage was also caused to neighbouring properties

Bookmark

Busker row erupts in seaside village

Some people think buskers are ruining the ambience of a picturesque village

Bookmark

70s TV show inspiring new generation to embrace ‘good ethics’

Crosby Womble started in 2022 with a mission bring people together and foster community spirit

Bookmark

'Goodbye to wall to wall sunshine' as rain hits Liverpool and temperatures drop

The Met Office said there is set to be a mixture of showers and longer spells of rain

Bookmark

Update issued on prison officers ‘stabbed by Manchester bomb plotter’

Hashem Abedi was convicted of assisting with the Manchester terror plot, in which his suicide bomber brother Salman Abedi killed 22 people

Bookmark

'Anyone else thinking of doing this should listen to our warning'

The area has been closed for three years despite efforts to reopen it.

Bookmark

Paddy Pimblett fires back at Conor McGregor after lost $500k bet - 'He's meant to back me'

Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett has reacted to Conor McGregor placing a $500,000 bet on him to lose against Michael Chandler

Bookmark

The 'old school' community 'where they welcome strangers'

One person said: “It just shows it’s not all bad about the Beechwood. It’s a good community"

Bookmark

Major road closed amid large emergency response to crash

Marked and unmarked police vehicles and fire engines were at the scene

Bookmark

I worked a shift with crew fighting 'fly tipping epidemic' as tonnes of rubbish dumped on streets

Local democracy reporter Elliot Jessett joined Sefton Council's street cleansing team to investigate the ongoing problem of fly-tipping

Bookmark

Cost of living Promise made over shopping centre that 'used to be one of the best'Some units inside the centre have lain empty for almost a decade but there are plans for change

Bookmark

‘Major incident’ declared after home explosion

People have been evacuated from their homes following the incident

Bookmark

Why Wallasey Tunnel will be down to one late this morning

Wallasey Tunnel

The tunnel will be closed to traffic for several hours

Bookmark

Seven shots killed football manager outside mother-in-law's house

A total of 17 people have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder over the years, but nobody has ever been charged

Bookmark

'We're dealing with a lot of issues but we can make a real difference'

Paul Coshott, who has been training young people for 29 years, aims to catch antisocial behaviour at its roots

Bookmark

One of our region's most vital industries is at a crucial point

President Donald Trump's trade tariffs have already has a significant worldwide economic impact

Bookmark

'Straight outta Liverpool' gun thug boasts in illegal prison TikToks

Shaun Ventre is currently serving a 16-year prison sentence but has attempted to forge an illegal rap music career from behind bars

Bookmark

In The News This is my home town, I love this place - I am just sad at what's happened to it

On the streets of Runcorn there is depression and disillusionment ahead of a vote of national importance

Bookmark

Man's day out turned 'scary' after he started coughing at Toby Carvery

Ronnie Cooney had been enjoying a day out with his partner

Bookmark

'Prisoners would ask for her by name - one even had it tattooed on his face'

SPECIAL REPORT: The ECHO has spoken to prison contacts about Kerri Pegg and the governor's "pro-con" methods

Bookmark

Dad 'humiliated' shop worker 'to get hits on social media'

Ricki Hughes was jailed after presenting the 'flesh toned' item to a till worker in a stag do prank gone wrong

Bookmark

Jamie Webster to 'make biggest move' as he teases 'big things'

The Liverpool-born musician hinted at his future plans in a cryptic post

Bookmark

News

Coronation Street ITV Coronation Street Carl Webster's dark truth 'confirmed' as fans baffled by 'missing character'

Coronation Street fans are convinced they have worked out a twist

Bookmark

This City is Ours star spotted at one of Merseyside's most iconic attractions

The BBC One star was spotted in one part of Merseyside

Bookmark

Dad, 29, dies on Benidorm stag do after fall at bar

The dad-of-one, 29, was due to marry his fiancée in May

Bookmark

ITV Celebrity Big Brother viewers plead 'wait' as they spot detail 'they weren't meant to see'

Celebrity Big Brother

Celebrity Big Brother fans were taken aback by the "error" at the start of the episode as Mickey Rourke reflected on his exit

Bookmark

ITV Emmerdale viewers share support as they realise star's relationship news as episode airs

Viewers offered their congratulations as one star said: "Screaming, crying and throwing up"

Bookmark

What's On

Dunelm Dunelm shoppers rush to buy 'expensive looking' non-iron duvet set from £22.40 in the sale "Beautiful set brings sunshine into the bedroom, good quality at a very good price."

Bookmark

Huge box of 48 Creme Eggs reduced on Amazon just in time for Easter

The bulk box is perfect for a last minute Easter purchase

Bookmark

Boden's 'warm weather' top in five colours can be 'worn to work or evenings out'

The Maisy Rikrak Trim Top is made from 100% cotton and comes in summery colours such as white and ocean blue, among others

Bookmark

A £12 Amazon root hider kept me going until my next hair appointment

It can be so annoying having bad roots but I've found a quick solution

Bookmark

First look inside venue hoping to make town the 'place to be'

Owner Vanessa Lovegrove said the venue has been in the works for several months now

Bookmark

Sport

Paddy Pimblett Conor McGregor breaks silence on $500,000 bet in x-rated Paddy Pimblett message

Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett continued his UFC hot-streak with his win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314

Bookmark

Thierry Henry shows Mohamed Salah true colours in Liverpool admission - 'What he's doing right now'

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah continues his path towards shattering multiple records

Bookmark

How much did Rory McIlroy win at Masters? Prize money from record purse revealed

The latest golf news after Rory McIlroy won the Masters at August National to earn the top payout share from a record prize money purse at this year's tournament

Bookmark

Liverpool dramatic win and historic Rory McIlroy Masters triumph help shatter Sky Sports record

Liverpool require just two wins from their remaining Premier League matches to be crowned champions and their win over West Ham contributed to a historic day for Sky Sports

Bookmark

Rory McIlroy The Master: Heartbreak, Redemption, and Triumph - Get Your Exclusive 40-Page Special Edition Now!

Rory McIlroy: From Heartache to Glory - The Story of a Golfing Legend

Bookmark

History

How It Used To Be Family photos capture characters 'on the buses' in 1950s Liverpool

Bernard Rose inherited these amazing images

Bookmark

You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.

TV This City is Ours star spotted at one of Merseyside's most iconic attractions The BBC One star was spotted in one part of Merseyside

Dad, 29, dies on Benidorm stag do after fall at bar

The dad-of-one, 29, was due to marry his fiancée in May

ITV Celebrity Big Brother viewers plead 'wait' as they spot detail 'they weren't meant to see'

Celebrity Big Brother

Celebrity Big Brother fans were taken aback by the "error" at the start of the episode as Mickey Rourke reflected on his exit

ITV Emmerdale viewers share support as they realise star's relationship news as episode airs

Viewers offered their congratulations as one star said: "Screaming, crying and throwing up"

Double tragedy as man and his carer die after falling into canal

Carl Jenkins was looking after Aaron Ritchie, who had autism and epilepsy, when they both died after falling into the Leeds Liverpool Canal

TV This City is Ours star spotted at one of Merseyside's most iconic attractions The BBC One star was spotted in one part of Merseyside

Dad, 29, dies on Benidorm stag do after fall at bar

The dad-of-one, 29, was due to marry his fiancée in May

Conor McGregor breaks silence on $500,000 bet in x-rated Paddy Pimblett message

Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett continued his UFC hot-streak with his win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314

Thierry Henry shows Mohamed Salah true colours in Liverpool admission - 'What he's doing right now'

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah continues his path towards shattering multiple records

Dunelm shoppers rush to buy 'expensive looking' non-iron duvet set from £22.40 in the sale

"Beautiful set brings sunshine into the bedroom, good quality at a very good price."

×