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Dad of Hillsborough victim Eric Hankin wants secret files to be released as soon as possible

THE father of Hillsborough victim Eric Hankin wants secret files about the disaster be released as quickly as possible - and for the government’s review to be scrutinised. Read

Aintree Davenhill school secure £2.6 million funding from Government to rebuild their infant block

A SCHOOL in Aintree has successfully secured £2.6m to rebuild its infant block. Read

Historians bid to trace family of Maghull scientist lost in Antarctic

HISTORIANS are searching for the family of a Maghull scientist who died while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula more than 30 years ago. Read

Charity cyclists aim from Barcelona to home within ten days

EIGHT cyclists were setting off this week on a gruelling European trek to raise cash for Marina Dalglish’s cancer charity. Read

Cost cutting looms as Sefton Council bids to save £10m

OFFICIALS at Sefton council may have to start cost-cutting as they bid to save £10m. Read

Maghull’s Frank Hornby museum has bid for lottery funding to fund the interior design plans.

PLANS to create a Frank Hornby museum in Maghull are steaming ahead after a £10,000 lottery bid was submitted. Read

Family’s leap of faith to aid Jospice charity

AN AINTREE family raised more than £1,000 for Jospice by taking part in a parachute jump. Read

PCT meets hours target

SEFTON primary care trust has met a GP extended hours target. Read

Get the names in for annual Sefton Sports Awards night

SPORTS stars throughout Sefton are racing towards the finishing line to gain their rewards for achievement. Read

Launch for new website

SEFTON council has relaunched its web pages detailing the history of the mayors of the borough, civic and mayoral services. Read

Parks events guide

AN EVENTS guide detailing exciting free activities taking place at parks in Sefton has been launched. Read

Aintree Hospital

Hospital superbug cases on the rise at Liverpool's Aintree hospital

A LIVERPOOL hospital has seen cases of superbug C difficile rise by a third, despite a national reduction. Read

Mark Whitwood

Maghull cyclists to ride 1,000 miles from Barcelona to Anfield for Marina Dalglish Cancer Appeal

EIGHT cyclists will set off on a gruelling European trek to raise cash for Marina Dalglish’s cancer charity. Read

Hillborough silence in Liverpool City Centre

City remembers the Hillsborough dead

MERSEYSIDE came to a standstill yesterday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy. Read

Mike Hagan

Jailed: Cricket chief who ran brothels

A FORMER cricket club chairman has been locked up for running two brothels. Read

Education

High schools named and shamed by ‘truancy police’

EIGHTEEN city high schools were named and shamed by ‘truancy police’ for persistent pupil absenteeism. Read

Wirral holds fire in term change plan

WIRRAL has pulled out of plans to standardise term times for schools across Merseyside. Read

Jailed: Cricket chief who ran brothels

A FORMER cricket club chairman has been locked up for running two brothels. Read

Parents of Nicholas Joynes: ‘We’ll never give up for justice’

The 27-year-old engineer, who lived in Lydiate, played for Bootle Boys in his teens and in the Northern schools trophy, also appearing for dad Peter’s Sunday League team Park Rangers on Buckley Hill. Read

Sefton Council relaunches web pages featuring history of the Mayors of Sefton

SEFTON Council has relaunched its web pages detailing a history of the Mayors of Sefton, plus civic and mayoral services. Read

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