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Giant Dock Cranes Go Out with a Bang After 44 Years

Museum Friends Group Disbanded in City Row ; Support Organisation Ordered Out of Hq Exclusive

A GROUP set up to give financial support and arrange volunteering in Liverpool's museums and galleries has effectively been disbanded, the Daily Post can reveal. National Museums Liverpool (NML) have ordered the Friends of National Museums Liverpool (FNML) out of their headquarters at the Albert Dock.

College's Iconic Building Aims to Put Town On the Map ; Exclusive

THE designs for an iconic pounds 40m new college building for Sefton can be revealed by the Daily Post. Hugh Baird College is aiming to build its new base in Bootle by 2011, if plans are given the go-ahead.

No Need to Panic at Mersey Garages ; Petrol Supplies 'Normal'

LARGE queues formed at some Merseyside petrol stations over the weekend, as customers concerned about strike action at Scottish refinery Grangemouth stocked up on fuel. Some garages resorted to displaying signs saying "don't panic", in a bid to reassure drivers that deliveries have not been affected in the area.

Man Hit by Runaway Horse Critical

A RACECOURSE worker who was hit by a running horse at Haydock on Saturday was described as "critical but stable" last night. An investigation has been launched into the incident which left Malcolm Sibley, 64, with serious injuries. He was taken to Fazakerley hospital following the accident, which saw the David Nicholls-trained Pure Imagination get loose and crash through a running rail, colliding with Mr Sibley, who lives in Newton-le- Willows.

In Brief: Warning for Tourists On Rabies Risk

LEADING animal welfare groups warned holidaymakers not to tempted to touch or bring home stray foreign dogs or cats. Officials from the RSPCA and the Dogs Trust issued the warning after a rabid puppy imported from Sri Lanka bit three people at a UK quarantine kennels..

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In Brief: Trains Direct

I Saw a Future in Albert Dock ; Developer Back to Hail the Rise of City Landmark

THE man whose vision paved the way for the redevelopment of the Albert Dock at a time it was nearly earmarked for demolition has spoken of its part in the "renaissance" of Liverpool. May, 2008, marks 20 years since Prince Charles officially reopened the dock - something the Royal himself requested to do, such was his interest in its transformation.

Rape Accused Found Hanging

A FORMER soldier accused of raping a teenager has died in hospital two days after he was found hanging from a makeshift noose in his Liverpool prison cell. Matthew James Lecras, 21, of Anglesey, was discovered by guards hanging with a bedsheet around his neck on Thursday afternoon at the privately run Altcourse prison.

End of an Era As Birkenhead's Gooseneck Cranes Are Felled with a Bang

TWO large quayside cranes were demolished by explosives experts. The 150ft-tall gooseneck cranes at Cavendish Quay in Birkenhead Docks were brought down early yesterday morning, behind a wide safety cordon strictly imposed by Merseyside Police and the Port of Liverpool Police.

Opening Phase of Wirral Waters Set to Win Backing

AMBITIOUS plans to redevelop a derelict building on the Birkenhead-Wallasey docks are set to be given the green light by Wirral Council's planners. The scheme by Peel Holdings would be the first by the company towards their multi-billion pound vision to transform the area with their Wirral Waters scheme.

In Brief: Hopes for Blindness Treatment

BREAKTHROUGH gene therapy could improve the eyesight of hundreds of thousands of people who suffer from inherited blindness. A medical trial, which began last February, involved inserting genes into patient's eyes to correct a genetic fault that stops their retinas detecting light properly.

In Brief: Vote Fraud Warning

In Brief: Age Fears

In Brief: Nurse Chores

AN INCREASE in paperwork is preventing nurses from spending enough time caring for patients, according to a survey. UK nurses spend more than a million hours a week on paperwork, filing and photocopying, a poll for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) found. The union warned that nurses are coming under pressure and called on NHS trusts to employ more administrative staff.

In Brief: Top Single

Man Admits Stealing Mail From Homes

A 28-YEAR-OLD man has admitted stealing mail and parcels - and told police he had done the same at homes in Lancashire. At a special weekend court, David Wallis, of no fixed address but originally from Merseyside, was remanded in custody in Llandudno. Gareth Parry, prosecuting, said Wallis also faced charges of drink- driving at Ormskirk and in Somerset.

Firefighter Games Get Tv Preview

A TELEVISION preview of the World Firefighter Games is being shown tonight. The World Firefighters Games 2008 is coming to Liverpool in August and Sky's Open Culture Channel 167 is showing clips of the games' 73 sports including wrestling, tug of war and power lifting. The debut screening will take place from 8-9pm, and will initially run for two consecutive weeks, with regular slots to follow.

College in Pounds 40m Plan 'to Show Off Bootle' ; Eco-Friendly Project Wins Backing

THESE are the first images of an iconic pounds 40m college being planned for Bootle. Hugh Baird College has released the pictures of how their new college will look if it gets the go-ahead and is built by 2011.