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Brothers in Arms Say Goodbye to Their Mother Before Tour in Iraq

One-Bed Flats Limit to Attract Families to City ; Exclusive Developers Express Their Anger at New Liverpool Council Rule On Apartments

LIVERPOOL planners have imposed a ceiling on the spiralling number of one-bedroom flats being built in the city centre. Developers have been told their new projects can include a maximum of only 40 % one-bedroom apartments.

Safari Park Hit by Baby Boom ; It Could Be Something in the Water, Say Keepers

SPRING is in the air six months early at Knowsley Safari Park, leaving keepers wondering what has caused the big love-in. One theory is that it could even be something in the water. Although winter may be on the way, many of the animals at the safari park don't seem to be aware of it.

Body Found in Hunt for Mother

THE body of a woman has been found in a cave on Majorca by police hunting for the mother of Gianna Cooper, a police spokesman said. Seven-year-old Gianna sustained severe injuries when she fell from a fifth-floor hotel balcony on Monday morning.

Second Charge

ANOTHER man has been arrested and charged in relation to the murder of Thomas Harrison. Mr Harrison, 29, was murdered in the early hours of Sunday, August 5 in Huyton. He had been out for the evening with friends and family at a party before being fatally stabbed as he walked along Edinburgh Drive.

Man Jailed for Sex Attack

A MAN who carried out a sex assault on a woman while she slept was jailed for 32 months at Warrington Crown Court. Darren Atkinson, 42, of O'Leary Street, Orford, Warrington pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a woman in her 20s after a heavy drinking session.

In Brief: Death Crash Boy Recovering From Cancer

A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy killed in a car crash in Portugal was in remission from cancer, his headteacher said yesterday. Akshay Singh Patwal, of Grays, Essex, died when the vehicle he was travelling in left a road near Lisbon.

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Campaign Purge to Tackle the Yobs

A CRACKDOWN on anti-social behaviour will see tougher measures brought into force across Knowsley. Section 30 dispersal orders will be in place in Prescot, Whiston, Halewood, Kirkby, Huyton and Stockbridge Village from Monday, October 29 to Wednesday, November 7.

Sunday Opening

SPORTS presenter Clare Balding will officially open the Aintree International Equestrian Centre during its October race meeting on Sunday. A plaque will be unveiled to commemorate the opening of the pounds 4.6m centre, which will serve as an international arena for a range of equestrian activities.

Three Sons On Iraq Duty Put Mother Through Mill ; Family Steels Itself for Brothers' Tour

A BIRKENHEAD mother is steeling herself for an emotional farewell as her three eldest sons prepare for a six-month tour of duty in Iraq. The band of brothers will join 550 other soldiers from the newly- formed 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) on operations deep within Southern Iraq.

Blinded Veteran and War Widow Help Launch This Year's Poppy Appeal

A LIVERPOOL soldier who was severely injured in Iraq and the widow of a soldier killed in a road accident yesterday helped to launch this year's Poppy Appeal. Lance Corporal Craig "Freddie" Lundberg, 22, of Aintree, was blinded and almost lost his left arm in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in March.

Waitress Murder Charges

TWO men were charged last night with the murder of Polish waitress Monika Szmecht, who was set on fire earlier this year. Philip Savin, 29, of Chester Avenue, Bootle, and David Clarke, 45, of Walton Village, will appear before St Helens Magistrates' Court today, Merseyside Police said.

Lawyer Jailed for Stealing Pounds 160,000 From His Clients ; 'Thoroughly Dishonest Man' Apologises

A LEGAL professional who used his position to steal nearly pounds 160,000 from clients publicly apologised to his victims yesterday as he was jailed for two years. Geoffrey Black, 62, of Grant Avenue, Wavertree, was described as a "thoroughly dishonest man" by His Honour Judge Swift at Liverpool crown court as he was sentenced on 10 counts of theft and one of fraud.

A Green Day in Waiting

MUSIC, poetry, dance and craft workshops are promised at World Museum Liverpool for a themed day of Irish events. On Saturday, Irish singing sensation Helen Roche will be performing, while Knotty Ash choir will be recreating the unique sounds of the Emerald Isle with performances of traditional Irish folk songs.

Firemen Call for Help - to Find Volunteers for Games ; Everton Star Urges Support for Global Event

A RECRUITMENT drive to sign 1,500 volunteers to help with the running of next year's World Firefighters Games was launched yesterday with the help of Everton footballer Tim Cahill. The club has been named as volunteer partner for the international competition, being held in and around Liverpool Arena from August next year, and which is expected to attract 5,000 firefighters and their families from around the globe to the city.

Convicted of 48 Murders

ADERANGED mass killer who wanted to record a murder for every square on a chessboard was formally found guilty yesterday of killing 48 people in Moscow. Alexander Pichushkin, 33, had boasted in court that he actually killed 63 people, one short of his target, and was angry with prosecutors who said there was no evidence to back his claim.