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New Rnli Station Will Speed Up Sea Rescues

Soccer Professor 'Wanted Cash' for Hillsborough Chat

A LIVERPOOL University footballing professor has been accused of "cashing in" on the Hillsborough disaster after he tried to charge hundreds of pounds for interviews on the anniversary of the tragedy. Academic Rogan Taylor told a Danish documentary maker he would only talk to them for 500 euros (pounds 450). The production company refused and have accused Taylor of "letting down the families of those that lost the lives".

Region Denied Euro Windfall ; Ministers Deprive Merseyside of Chance to Claim Pounds 117m in Grants

MERSEYSIDE could lose out on more than pounds 117m in European grants becau se the Government turned down an offer from Brussels to extend a funding deadline. Cash-strapped regions were given extra time to claim investments to help them beat the recession.

Hairowing 999 Call Heard in Court

RELATIVES of murdered teenager Michael Causer wept as the harrowing 999 call to get him help, following an alleged homophobic attack, was played in court. During the call, Mr Causer's friend Michael Binsteed screams: "I don't want him to die."

In Brief: More Snow On Way As Table Salt Deployed

FORECASTERS have warned of more snow on the way as the Government widened the search for foreign road salt - and Gloucestershire council started using table salt. There is a risk of snow today in parts of Wales, the Midlands and the north as rough weather moves across the country from the south west during the day.

In Brief: Birth Facts for Obese Women

In Brief: Ferry Deaths

Resort's New Digital Cinema Shows Vision of the Future ; Six Screens Will Also Feature Sport, Theatre and Opera

MERSEYSIDE'S first all-digital cinema will be one of the key attractions in the next phase of ambitious plans to redevelop a Wirral resort. Operated by Light Digital Cinemas, the new venue will have six screens and 1,000 seats, and will be part of phase two of the regeneration of New Brighton by developers Neptune.

Rhys a Victim of Gang 'Savagery'

FORMER Tory leader Iain Ducan Smith has said the murder of Rhys Jones brought home the "casual savagery" of gang-related crime. Up to 50,000 teenagers in the UK are involved in gangs, a thinktank will warn this week in a call for a US-style zero tolerance policy towards ringleaders.

Greetings From the Out of Work

A MUSICIAN has given the newly unemployed a chance to get their own back - by sending a redundancy card. Henry Priestman, keyboard player for The Christians, is offering free greetings cards on his website, with messages such as "What do you suggest I do with the rest of my life?" and "R.E.D.U.N.D.A.N.T. spells M.I.S.E.R.Y".

Power Cut in Villages

MORE than 1,000 homes in Wirral lost power on Saturday evening. The power cut at 6pm affected properties in Willaston and Neston.

Teenagers Recovering As Police Investigate Double Shooting

TWO teenagers have been shot in Norris Green, police confirmed yesterday. The youths, aged 15 and 18, were admitted to hospital just after 11pm on Saturday and told staff they had been attacked at around 9.45pm.

In Brief: Ghost Aircraft Carrier Arrives in North-East

A FORMER aircraft carrier containing 700 tonnes of contaminated waste arrived in Britain yesterday. The ship, once known as the Clemenceau and pride of the French Navy, has joined the ranks of so-called "ghost ships" near Hartlepool, on the banks of the River Tees.

In Brief: A Ha'porth of Ironing Board

In Brief: Cbi Help Call

In Brief: Diy 'Attractive'

In Brief: Stranded

Divers Search Water for Missing Sailor

PORT of Liverpool Police were last night searching for a missing Russian sailor in Seaforth Docks. Crosby Coastguard, the fire brigade and Merseyside Police launched a joint search after a merchant ship reported a crew member missing around 8.30pm.

Outcry As Splits Over Library Cuts Revealed ; Email Exposes 'Rebel' Tactics

A CONFIDENTIAL email has revealed further potential splits which may undermine the Wirral ruling groups' efforts to push through controversial closures of libraries and cultural facilities. The internal Labour email also illustrates how political parties can allow some councillors to appear to rebel in order to protect their position - and was dubbed by political opponents a "shocking insight into desperate tactics".

Kirwan Threatens Judicial Review

WIRRAL Council could face a judicial review if it approves the closure of libraries and other cultural facilities tonight. Independent councillor David Kirwan has been engaged by Wirral Residents Alliance to attempt legal action to quash the decision - should the full council meeting endorse it.