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Hospital payout after Covid-19 patient suffered stroke bbc.in/4BvrFPc
Hospital payout after Covid-19 patient suffered stroke

Hospital payout after Covid-19 patient suffered stroke

The error occurred when a woman was being treated for Covid-19 at at Whiston Hospital in 2021.

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Tribute to 'familiar face' who died after bus fall bbc.in/4A0g1dN
John McGuirk: Family tribute after Liverpool One bus fall

John McGuirk: Family tribute after Liverpool One bus fall

John McGuirk, 83, worked in Liverpool pubs before running a kiosk at Lime Street railway station.

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Girl's 'calm' actions during teacher's seizure praised bbc.in/4szCgF0
Girl, 11, praised for calm response after teacher's school seizure

Girl, 11, praised for calm response after teacher's school seizure

An 11-year-old girl is praised for her quick thinking when her teacher suffered a classroom seizure.

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The accordion player who has been busking in hospital for 35 years bbc.in/48qsqf2
The hospital accordion player who has been busking for 35 years

The hospital accordion player who has been busking for 35 years

Volunteer John Jones, 84, has been entertaining patients and visitors with his musical talents.

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⏹️ Full-time at Anfield 🥅 Liverpool reach the quarter-finals after winning 6-5 on penalties 🔴 #LFC 1-1 #CFC 🔵 🔵⚽️ Morgan Rogers (p) 40' 🔴⚽️ Cody Gakpo (p) 43' 🗣️ Reaction ➡️ bbc.in/4BnvupE #CarabaoCup | #EFLCup | #BBCFootball
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Littlewoods film studios plan given £20m Budget boost bbc.in/4e8jVc6
Budget 2026: Liverpool Littlewoods film studios to get £20m boost

Budget 2026: Liverpool Littlewoods film studios to get £20m boost

The long-delayed redevelopment is subject to final approval, with calls for strict oversight.

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First 72-hour dispersal zone begins in Liverpool bbc.in/4Bvjv9B
Garston: Merseyside's first 72-hour dispersal zone begins

Garston: Merseyside's first 72-hour dispersal zone begins

Police say the order has been prompted by antisocial behaviour involving fireworks and intimidation.

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📻 Total Sport 📻 🎙️ @philmunnsradio hosts at 6pm 🏟️ Live at Anfield 🔴 @beatts94 🔵 @ThePaddockBlues 🔘 @PaulBrownEFC 🔘 @JayS1878 🎧 Listen ➡️ bbc.in/4srjmjo 🕖 7pm 👥 Mike Hughes & @higs8 🔴 Andoni Iraola & Cody Gakpo 🕗 8pm 🔴 #LFC 🆚 #CFC 🔵 🎙️ Commentary ⤵️ 📻 95.8FM | DAB 📺 Freeview channel 714
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'Clear message needed' over Mersey ferry problems bbc.in/47K4bsg
'Clear message needed' on Mersey ferry issues, says deputy mayor

'Clear message needed' on Mersey ferry issues, says deputy mayor

The Snowdrop, nicknamed the Dazzle Ferry, has been out of service for several weeks.

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Salon workers to spot clients who are domestic abuse victims bbc.in/48p5cWE
Crosby salon staff to spot clients who are domestic abuse victims

Crosby salon staff to spot clients who are domestic abuse victims

Salon owner Kim is working with an abuse charity to create a safe space for victims to seek help.

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Alisha Samuels murder suspect attacked in prison bbc.in/4zeeUXJ
Alisha Samuels murder suspect attacked in prison at HMP Liverpool

Alisha Samuels murder suspect attacked in prison at HMP Liverpool

Lawrence Johnson is on remand in the prison charged with murdering Alisha Samuels in Newton Heath.

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Knowsley Council leader in the Radio Merseyside Hotseat bbc.in/4zfwrz2
Knowsley Council leader Graham Morgan in the Radio Merseyside Hotseat

Knowsley Council leader Graham Morgan in the Radio Merseyside Hotseat

Knowsley Council leader Graham Morgan in the Radio Merseyside Hotseat

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Missing deaf cat hitches a ride 170 miles from home bbc.in/4svfdLh
Deaf cat found in Peterborough 170 miles from St Helens home

Deaf cat found in Peterborough 170 miles from St Helens home

Quinn's owners are "touched by the generosity and kindness shown by everyone who helped rescue her".

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Parents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costs bbc.in/4sucx0B
Knowsley Halloween costume swap helps families save money

Knowsley Halloween costume swap helps families save money

One mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.

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What to expect at Liverpool Christmas Market in 2026 bbc.in/4BwS1QZ
What to expect at Liverpool Christmas Market in 2026

What to expect at Liverpool Christmas Market in 2026

Liverpool Christmas Market is set to return to St George's Hall in a matter of weeks.

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📻 Total Sport 📻 🎙️ @paulsaltysalt hosts at 6pm 🔴 @LfcPoets' @warbythered 🔵 @Markstaniford 🔘 Andoni Iraola 🕖 7pm ❤️ Steve Roberts tribute 🗣️ @jdgsport 🥊 Global Fighter's Union founder @PaulSmithJnr 🟢 @Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson 🎧 Listen ➡️ bbc.in/3WQqvxO #EFC | #LFC
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Tarbock Island road closures to last into January bbc.in/3Up0ftA
Tarbock Island roadworks: M57 and M62 closures until 2027

Tarbock Island roadworks: M57 and M62 closures until 2027

Motorway exit slips will are also closing overnight until 13 November as drivers face furthe disruption.

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Police carrying out random roadside eyesight checks bbc.in/4e2vMbx
Cheshire Police carrying out random roadside eyesight checks

Cheshire Police carrying out random roadside eyesight checks

Drivers need to be able to read a car number plate from a distance of 66ft (20m), police say.

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Parents who killed their baby have sentences increased bbc.in/4iINKCw
Wirral parents who killed their baby have sentences increased

Wirral parents who killed their baby have sentences increased

Klevi Pirjani, 38, and 35-year-old Nivalda Pirjani, murdered their baby, Miguel in 2024.

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Drivers face M6 rush hour delays following crash bbc.in/47Nn8dt
M6 drivers face rush hour delays after motorway shut by crash

M6 drivers face rush hour delays after motorway shut by crash

The M6 is closed in both directions at junction 20 following a collision at the Lymm Interchange.

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