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Alfie Evans
A high court case ended in angry scenes and tears today as the parents of a brain-damaged toddler pleaded with a judge over his life support.
Millets
JD Sports has provided the following statement following the incident at Millets this morning.
“We are aware of the incident at our Liverpool Millets store and are assisting the relevant authorities where appropriate. The store will be closed today in order to assess the damage and begin carrying out any relevant repairs, with a view to reopening as soon as is reasonably possible. We understand those involved are being treated in hospital, and we wish them well for a full recovery.”
Liverpool FC
Ian Doyle takes a closer look at some of the key talking points surrounding that draw at Anfield
Drug addict swindled pensioner
A gambling and cocaine addict who swindled £51,181 from a widower in Runcorn has been jailed.
Thieving postman
A Wirral postman who opened packages and stole from them over Christmas wept as he was spared jail.
'Topless van driver'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted abduction after two teenage girls were reportedly approached by a topless van driver.
Millets smash
This is the moment a car crashed into a Liverpool shop front - hitting two people but miraculously leaving no-one seriously injured.
When will it snow?
Snow will hit areas in Merseyside this evening as wintry weather sweeps across the North West.
'Ruthless' ATM gang
A “ruthless” criminal gang who stabbed and battered an innocent bystander snatched £150,000 from cash machines in smash and grab raids across Merseyside.
Signature Living
Liverpool City Council is to look into concerns raised about Signature Living’s Kingsway House homeless shelter after complaints from local businesses and residents.
Brandon Regan
Police have said that a 24-year-old man from Speke arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder has been conditionally bailed pending further enquiries
Millets
This is what we know so far about the incident at Millet’s which happened earlier today
Phillip Schofield's unfortunate slip up
Not again....Phillip Schofield left Holly Willoughby struggling to control the giggles after an unfortunate slip up on This Morning.
Family pay tribute to Anthony Condron
Family and friends have paid poignant tributes to murder victim Anthony Condron - killed in a Liverpool city centre bar at the the weekend.
The touching messages to the “incredible gentleman” an uncle with “a massive heart” came after three men appeared in court accused of murdering the much loved 29-year-old.
He was enjoying a Friday night out with his girlfriend at Maya Nightclub in Wood Street when he was attacked.
Among those paying tribute was Anthony’s brother Dean Condron who said: “My brother Ant , I am glad you are my brother and an uncle to my two kids , you know you will never be forgotten and I will make sure my Lily-Rose and Pixie know what a top man, brother, uncle and friend you were. Xxx”
And Ashleigh, the cousin of Anthony, said: “Our Anthony was and always will be, one of the most incredible gentleman you would ever get to meet. Inseparable we were Ant, brother and sister we would say!
“Those cowards have taken the heart of our family and we will be forever empty because of this.”
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Today three men appeared in custody at Liverpool magistrates’ court charged with Mr Condron’s murder.
They were: Jamie Addison, 22, of Bridgewater Street, Liverpool city centre; Joseph Booth, 24, of Ashbourne Road, Aigburth; and Paul Byrne, 23, of Ribbledale Road, Mossley Hill.
The three men, wearing regulation grey prison tracksuits, spoke only to confirm their names, ages, and addresses.
The public gallery of the courtroom was filled with members of Mr Condron’s family, some of whom cried during the brief hearing.
Simon Duncan, prosecuting, said no application for bail was being made.
The three were remanded in custody with a trial date fixed for July 23. Before then, a plea and trial preparation hearing will take place on March 5.
Dog owner convicted
A St Helens dog owner has been convicted under dog microchipping legislation.
Bernadette Hamilton, 52, of Princess Avenue, Windlehurst , St Helens, was ordered to pay a total of £1014.05 after being found guilty in her absence at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court of failing to have her Jack Russell Terrier type-dog microchipped, as prescribed by the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015.
The court heard how in July last year, Hamilton’s dog was reported to St Helens Council’s Dog Welfare and Enforcement Service after a council employee found it straying and causing a nuisance to traffic in Princess Avenue.
This was the second complaint received within the space of four days.
A Dog Welfare and Enforcement Officer attended the scene, and on observing the dog causing a nuisance, served Hamilton with a notice under section 12 (a) of the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, requiring her to have her dog microchipped within 21 days.
Hamilton failed to comply despite being served with a final opportunity to comply notice, which effectively gives a dog owner an extra seven days to meet the requirements of the legislation.
Hamilton was also reported for an offence under the Control of Dogs Order 1992, for allowing her dog to be in a highway or in a place of public resort not wearing a collar with the name and address of the owner inscribed on the collar, or on a plate or badge attached to it.
On Friday 2 February 2018 at the Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court, Hamilton was fined £200 for each offence, with costs of £584.05 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30.
Welcoming the prosecution, St Helens Council Council’s Cabinet Member for Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough, Councillor Terry Shields, said: “Laws surrounding the ownership of dogs have been set for a reason and we will ensure that they are enforced.
“If a dog is found unregistered to the address at which they live – or is aloud to roam unattended, becoming a public nuisance in the process, then an offence has been committed and the owner will be liable for a hefty fine.”
Millets lates
The car is now being made ready to go on the back on a recovery vehicle and taken away. Millets latest - car crashes into shop UPDATES.
Millets latest - car crashes into shop
Millets latest - car crashes into shop UPDATES.
East Lancs congestion
TRAFFIC: Heavy traffic on the A580 East Lancs between A58 Liverpool Road (Pewfall Traffic Lights) and M6 J23 (Haydock).
Millets latest
Reports that the driver had to be cut out of the car
Millets latest - car crashes into shop UPDATES.
Millets latest
This statement has come in from the police:
“Merseyside Police can confirm that an investigation is ongoing after a road traffic collision in Liverpool City Centre this morning (Monday, 5 February). At around 11.30am, officers were called to Ranelagh Street in Liverpool to reports of a pedestrian having been in collision with a car which also caused damage to the window of Millets store. A male is being treated at the scene by ambulance with minor injuries which are not thought to be life threatening. A road closure is in place in Ranelagh Street while enquiries are carried out. Anyone who witnessed this incident is advised to contact Merseyside Police quoting reference 536 on 101 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111”
Millets latest - car crashes into shop UPDATES.
Millets latest
Millets latest - car crashes into shop UPDATES.
Millets latest
Joe Thomas has said that the shop window appears to have caved in rather than smashed
Millets latest
Kate McMullin with this from the scene. Millets latest - car crashes into shop UPDATES.
Millets crash latest
Millets latest - car crashes into shop UPDATES.
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service say a pedestrian hit by the car has been taken to Aintree hospital. Two fire engines and the search and rescue team at the scene.
One person in the car is being cut free from the vehicle by fire crews.
A spokesman for the ambulance service has said two pedestrians were injured following an accident involving a car on Ranelagh Street.
A man, said to be in his 20s, has suffered suspected injuries to his head and hip. He was said to be conscious and breathing. A woman has also been hurt. Crews were called to Ranelagh Street at around 11.33am following reports of an accident.
The spokesman said a car “appeared to have been driven into a shop”.
Crews are at the scene.
Two hurt as car 'appears to have been driven into a shop'
Joe Thomas is reporting live from the scene
Two hurt as car 'appears to have been driven into a shop'
Joe Thomas with the latest. Updates here.
Ranelagh Street is blocked in both directions after a vehicle has gone off the road into the front of Millets.
Two people have been hurt - ambulance officials have confirmed.
Car goes into shop front - updates
Ranelagh Street is blocked in both directions after a vehicle has gone off the road into the front of Millets.
Alfie Evans
The desperate parents of seriously ill toddler Alfie Evans will plead with a judge to keep his life support switched on today.
Anthony Condron
Friends of tragic Blues fan Anthony Condron are calling for Everton supporters to join a minute’s applause at the club’s next home game.
