Daily Post

Doctor Who Switched Off Equipment Is Cleared

A DOCTOR who switched off vital equipment during surgery to test junior doctors' training has been cleared of misconduct by medical watchdogs. Dr James Murphy, 49, turned off the power supply to anaesthetics machinery and told junior colleagues he was going on a coffee break before walking out of the operating theatre, the General Medical Council was told.

Portuguese Urged to Clear Mccanns

A SPOKESMAN for Liverpool-born Kate McCann and husband Gerry has declared "enough is enough" as he called on Portuguese police to clear the couple over their missing daughter, Madeleine. Four members of the Portuguese investigation team are due to fly home from the UK today after a meeting with British forensic experts to discuss DNA samples collected for the inquiry into the missing four-year-old.

Fourth Man in Court Over Wright Death

A CROXTETH man accused of murdering a man as he sat in his car has appeared for the first time at Liverpool Crown Court.. Paul Holland, 20, of Portlemouth Road, is alleged to have killed Michael Wright, known as Mikey last December behind the KFC takeway at Croxteth.

In Brief: Police Launch Hunt for City Man's Killers

A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man was killed in the street. Grandfather Anthony Clarke, 45, from Anfield, died in the Royal Liverpool hospital on Wednesday when his family agreed to let doctors turn off his life support machine.

In Brief: Firework Attack Damages Car

In Brief: Barrier Stuck

No Frills - but Plenty of Thrills ; Cash Prudence Promise for 2008 Birkdale Open

THE head of tourism in Sefton last night admitted that the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale next July will be a "no frills" event. Council leader Tony Robertson said that the authority was still expecting to deliver a great Open.

Mother with Fitted Pacemaker Died Four Days Later

THE death of a Liverpool woman four days after having a pacemaker fitted was aggravated by neglect, a coroner has ruled. Mother-of-two Alice Brown, 49, from Oriel Drive, Aintree, was admitted to Fazakerley hospital after complaining of breathlessness.

Jail for Man Over Child Porn

AMERSEYSIDE man caught downloading and distributing child porn is starting a twoyear jail term. Albert Cherry was arrested after police detained a man from the West Midlands in 2005 for downloading indecent child images.

Murder Accused

TWO men accused of murdering a fellow Liverpool University student during a night out appeared at crown court for the first time yesterday. Sion Hardy, 24, of Bangor, a planning undergraduate at Liverpool University, died after an attack in Liverpool city centre last month.

Lee Forde: I Have Nothing to Fear - We Need a Full Inquiry ; Mathew Street Fiasco Secret Conversation

FORMER Liverpool events manager Lee Forde last night told how he had done a "great deal of soulsearching" before going public with his dossier. "It's not something I have taken lightly. It's been a long, hard, considered response to this.

School Wins Appeal to Increase Pupil Numbers ; Council Decision Rejected

CHILDWALL Primary School has won a battle to expand pupil numbers by 50%, despite council chiefs ruling against the move in September. The popular Church of England school asked Liverpool council for permission to increase its roll from 280 to 420, by agreeing an annual intake rise for Year 1 pupils from 40 to 60.

Icelandic Arts Festival Shows Off Country's Culture

AN EXHIBITION of top Icelandic artists and designers is currently on display as part of a festival celebrating the best of the country's culture. ICE07 continues today and tomorrow at various locations around the city.

Seven Are Arrested After Raids

FIVE men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of firearms and drugs offences after police executed a warrant at houses in Haydock. During a search of one property, officers from the specialist Matrix teamrecovered a self-loading pistol and silencer along with 13 rounds of live ammunition, a substantial amount cash and a quantity of drugs.

Biggins Is Jungle King

Sudanese Protesters Call for Teacher's Execution ; Riot Police Control Mob

LIVERPOOL school teacher Gillian Gibbons was dramatically switched to a secret location in Sudan last night, as angry protesters called for her execution. Mrs Gibbons escaped a public flogging but was jailed for 15 days in Khartoum for insulting Islamby naming a teddy bear Mohammed.

Hold-Ups for Rail Travellers

AN INVESTIGATION was under way last night into howa set of points was damaged by an empty train, causing severe rush hour delays. Services from Ellesmere Port and Chester were affected after a set of points at the end of Birkenhead station had been damaged at 5.30am.

Jail for Wedding Ring Thief

A BURGLAR who broke into a woman's home and stole her wedding ring has been jailed for 33 months. Judge Gerald Clifton told Christopher O'Connor: "The burglary in terms of money amounts to very little.

School in Colourful Tribute to Rhys ; Staff and Pupils in Football Kits

THE school where Rhys Jones was due to start before his murder has commemorated his life with a red and blue day. Pupils and school friends of the 11-year-old at Fazakerley High wore the colours in memory of the Evertonian's passion for football and to raise money for Alder Hey.

Historic Warehouse Must Be Torn Down ; Building has Become Dangerous

ONE of Liverpool's most historic warehouses is to be demolished after being declared unsafe. Jamaica House, a white rendered building on the corner of Dale Street and Vernon Street, is likely to be knocked down in the next few days after its condition deteriorated to a dangerous extent.