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I'll Never Know Her but I Still Love Her.She'll Always Be My Own Little Katie

THE North Wales victims of an internet baby fraud last night spoke for the first time of their pain. Sharon and Peter RobinsonHudson struck a pounds 5,000 deal with a pregnant mum, in the hope her unborn child would soon be theirs.

Joseph Finds a Sporting Hero to Look Up to ; O

Mersey Trains 'a Model for Uk' Death Quiz Man Bailed ; Mps Attack Reluctance to End 'Confusion and Misery'

A LEADING group of MPs have demanded the Government follow the successful "Merseyside model" to end confusion and misery for passengers on Britain's railways. The Commons transport committee hailed the "promising results" of the experiment which transferred control over Merseyrail from London to local transport leaders.

Newspaper Pact in Tatters After William Pictures

A NEWSPAPER which published paparazzi pictures of Prince William and fellow student Kate Middleton on a private holiday has been banned from William's official photocalls. The Sun apparently breac hed an agreement to leave him in peace after a pre-arranged photoshoot in the Swiss ski resort of Klosters on Sunday.

Inquiry Looks at Shipman As Junior Doctor

THE inquiry into serial killer Dr Harold Shipman is to re- investigate his time as a junior doctor,it was announced yesterday. Shipman, who committed suicide, was a junior doctor at Pontefract General Infirmary,West Yorkshire,from 1970 to 1974. Concerns were expressed about one death at the hospital but the inquiry found it was unconnected toShipman.

Missing Girl Murder Charge

Trimble in Storm

New Chairman

Bronson Plea

Lottery

Evertonian in Us Mission to Take Hawks to New Heights

ASK anyone how they would sum up Merseyside and you could guarantee football would be pretty high on their list. But a Merseyside-born businessman has taken a step away from the beautiful game -to run major league baske tball and hockey teams in the US.

Blair Signals Identity Cards to Combat Terror

PRIME Minister Tony Blair yesterday signal led the Government was preparing to draw up further anti-terrorist legislation in the wake of a suspected al-Qaidaplot to bomb Britain. Mr Blair indicated he was prepared to bring forward measures to introduce identity cards. The comments came as a ninth British man was arrested by anti-terrorism police.

I Feel Vindicated -Whistleblower

THE Home Office whistle blower whose allegations about the handling of east European immigration triggered the row said he felt vindicated by Beverley Hughes's resignation. Arriving at a disciplinary hearing with Home Office officials in Sheffield yesterday,Steve Moxon said the resignation had taken him by complete surprise.

Terror Suspects' Quiz Goes On

POLICE were last night granted another three days to question the eight men arrested during antiterrorist raids on Wednesday. Officers can now hold the suspects,all British citizens and Muslims, under the Terrorism Act until tomorrow afternoon.

Hughes' Timetable

MARCH 7, 2004 Ms Hughes orders an investigation into allegations that applications for UK residency by eastern Europeans had been secretly fast-tracked following revelations by whistle blower Steve Moxon. Mr Moxon was suspended from his job at the Immigration and Nationality Directorate in Sheffield after stating his unit had been told to waive key checks on applications from certain nationals of the 10 states due to join the European Union on May 1. MARCH 8 The minister faces calls to resign...

Leaders Clash As Storm Grows ; Beverleyhughes Resignation

TORY leader Michael Howard and Prime Minister Tony Blair traded increasingly bitter blows yesterday as the row over alleged immigration "scams" escalated into full-blown political conflict. Mr Howard accused the Government of cutting asylum figures by ordering officials to wave through other applications based on "forged documents".

Police Plan Move to Speed Up Wirral Call-Out Times ; Residents Welcome New Base for Officers

RESIDENTS in South Wirral who complained that police were slow to arrive when called to emergencies are to have a response team of officers relocated to their doorstep. The 25-strong squad,along with a CID team,are being moved to Bromborough police station from Upton,nearly eight miles away.

Liverpool Learns From the Dutch Experience in Talks Over Red Light Zones

DUTCH police officers arrived in Liverpool yesterday to discuss plans for a vice zone in the city. The council invited them as part of its bid to become the first place in the country to introduce a "management zone" where prostitution will be allowed.

Pc Accused of Driving Wrong Way On A55

A POLICE officer from Ellesmere Port is one of two officers serving with North Wales police who have been accused of dangerous driving. PC Philip Wright, 37,of Whitby, has denied dangerous driving on a section of the A55 in Flintshire last April. He has been charged with fellow North Wales officer,PC Nicholas Bedford,of Christleton,Chester, who also denies the charges.