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Teen's funeral after suspected festival drug death

The funeral of 17-year-old Jessica Mae Jones, who died after falling ill at Liverpool's Immersion Festival, has been held as police investigate a potential link to a 'bad batch' of drugs.

Masked gang storms migrant hotel in violent protest

A gang of masked men attempted to storm a hotel housing asylum seekers in Merseyside, leading to violent clashes with police. Five arrests were made and two officers were injured during the angry demonstration.

Paul Hollywood's Helicopter Dash After Brother Attacked

Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood made an emergency helicopter dash to Liverpool after his brother was brutally assaulted and left with serious facial injuries. Exclusive details on the shocking attack and the family's ordeal.

Murder Charge Dropped in Southport Shooting Case

Exclusive: CPS drops murder charge against Everton security guard in Olivia Pratt-Korbel case, citing 'insufficient evidence'. Merseyside Police face questions over investigation.

Notorious Bodybuilder 'The Purple Aki' Dies After Police Contact

Controversial bodybuilder Akinwale Arobieke, infamously known as 'The Purple Aki', has died following an encounter with Merseyside Police. The case, which has sparked a mandatory referral to the police watchdog, revives a complex legacy of notoriety and l

Notorious Bodybuilder 'Purple Aki' Found Dead

Akinwale Arobieke, the bodybuilder infamously known as 'Purple Aki', has been found dead at his home in Merseyside. The controversial figure, known for his intimidating physique and criminal convictions for muscle touching, was a figure of urban legend.

Bank robber foiled by his own illegible note

A would-be robber's attempt to hold up a Halifax branch was comically thwarted after the cashier couldn't read his scribbled demand note. The bungling criminal, Anthony Denning, is now behind bars after the farcical incident in Southport.

Everton Fans Fume Over 'Dickinson's Hill' Stadium Name

Everton supporters are in uproar after leaked documents suggest the club's new stadium could be named 'Dickinson's Hill', in a move branded a 'betrayal' of the club's heritage and Goodison Park legacy.

Abandoned Dog Found Dumped in Crate on Freezing Street

An adorable Shih Tzu-cross was found shivering and abandoned in a plastic crate on a bitterly cold street in Merseyside. The RSPCA is now investigating and appealing for information to find the culprits behind this cruel act.

Inferno Engulfs Liverpool's Historic Woolton Hall

Dramatic scenes in Liverpool as a major fire rips through the iconic Woolton Hall. Over 60 firefighters tackle the blaze through the night, with the historic building's future now in doubt.

Inferno Engulfs Liverpool's Historic Woolton Hall

A major fire has torn through the iconic Woolton Hall in Liverpool, with 90 firefighters battling the huge blaze through the night. The historic building, which was undergoing renovation, suffered a partial collapse.

Merseyside Police helicopter crew cleared after low chase

The police watchdog, IOPC, has concluded its investigation into a dramatic helicopter pursuit over Merseyside, finding the crew's low-altitude manoeuvres, which sparked public alarm, were necessary and proportionate to detain a suspect.

Olivia Pratt-Korbel's mum pleads for witnesses

The mother of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, a nine-year-old girl tragically killed in a shooting in Liverpool, has made a heartfelt plea for witnesses to come forward. Merseyside Police continue their investigation into the shocking incident.

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