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Brothers of Anthony Killer in Murder Link ; Exclusive Pair Hunted After Birthday Party Stabbing

TWO men wanted in connection with the brutal stabbing of a Merseyside father are the brother and half-brother of Anthony Walker's murderer, Paul Taylor. Carl Taylor, known as "Chimpy", and Kevin Cork are being hunted by police investigating the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old father-of- one Thomas Harrison on Sunday.

Festival Hopes Fading

THE fight to save this year's MathewStreet Festival appeared to be in trouble last night. Officials at Cavern City Tours, who have been called in by council leader Warren Bradley, said it was "increasingly unlikely" the festival's famous outdoor stages could be used this year.

Family Saved

AWOMAN and her two children were rescued after becoming trapped by the incoming tide in West Kirby. They were stuck for almost an hour after trying to get to Hilbre Island yesterday afternoon.

Man, 20, Accused of Killing

AMAN has appeared in court accused of unlawfully killing a care worker. Joseph Dutton, 20, was before Liverpool crown court accused of the manslaughter of Alan Thompson.

In Brief: Pop Star's Us Visa Revoked Over Arrest

POP star Lily Allen has had her US working visa revoked after being stopped at Los Angeles airport. The singer was detained for five hours over her arrest in London in March for an alleged clash with a photographer.

In Brief: Airport Closed After Power Cut

In Brief: Drug Seized

In Brief: Soldier Killed

Fourth Wacker Quacker Joins Docks Duck Fleet ; Latest Addition Found in a Glasgow Field

THE Yellow Duckmarine has become a familiar sight around Liverpool city centre - driving passengers through the heart of city before splashing into the Albert Dock. Now the firm behind the tours has announced the acquisition of the last available duck in the UK and is celebrating doubling its fleet this year.

Police Hunt Park Thugs After Cygnets Shot Dead

POLICE are hunting a gang of men who slaughtered up to seven cygnets in a south Liverpool park. Officers were investigating reports the cygnets were blasted with a BB gun in Princes Park and their bodies left for foxes to eat. Sue Shaw, who lives nearby, regularly went to see the swans on the lake and was distraught when she heard what had happened.

Everton Ballot Paper Mix-Up

A BALLOT to see if Everton supporters would be happy for the club to move to Kirkby is flawed according to one of its leading opponents. But the club says they are aware of the problem which only affects a tiny proportion of those eligible to vote.

Merseyside Girl Pupils Still Outperforming the Boys ; Improvement in Region's Academic Skills

MERSEYSIDE children are improving their academic skills according to Key Stage 2 results but girls are still out performing boys. Provisional national figures of the core test results for 11- year-olds show the regions average score has risen from 27.8 to 27.9, on a par with national results.

Police Search House for Body

DETECTIVES investigating the suspected murder of a man who disappeared from his home almost two years ago began searching a house and its four-acre grounds for his body yesterday. Andre Nunes, 48, vanished from his flat in Weoley Castle, Birmingham, on September 11 2005.

Residents Told to Stay Indoors As Gun Drama Unfolds

Man Denies Stabbing Nephew in the Heart

A MAN stabbed his nephew through the heart and dumped his body outside a flat, a court heard. Terence Clegg, 35, flew into a rage when Michael Clegg stood up to him after he intervened when he punched his girlfriend, a Liverpool crown court jury was told.

In Brief: Drug Dealer Jailed for Store Murder

A DRUG dealer was yesterday jailed for at least 24 years after murdering a store detective. David Watson, 20, of Hackney, east London, stabbed Paul Cavanagh in the neck after being detained for stealing a pounds 15.99 CD from an HMV store in Norwich last December.

In Brief: Man Sold Girl for Diesel

In Brief: Sacking Demo

In Brief: Sex Talk