Liverpool Echo

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:56:03 +0000
Alex Batty opens up on 'complicated' relationship with mum after kidnapping
Alex went missing at 11 years old and was found in the French Pyrenees after six years

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:42:13 +0000
Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid shares breaking news on Labour leadership
Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid and Ed Balls announced the breaking news to ITV viewers.

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:42:01 +0000
Legal rights and 'golden rule' if someone flies a drone over your garden
Police now get around 10,000 complaints a year about drones

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:35:49 +0000
Major Jet2 alert as airline 'suspends' food and drink services and in-flight retail
Passengers claim they've been sent emails and text messages about the issue from the airline

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:13:17 +0000
Police still hunting for Walton hit and run driver
A man in his 70s was taken to hospital

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:11:59 +0000
South Liverpool pub reopening date as its restore to 'legendary' status
The new team behind the venue said it is back to being "an classic example of a Victorian pub"

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:54:51 +0000
Eurovision 2026 fans share brutal verdict on Boy George's semi-final performance
Eurovision 2026 viewers have shared their thoughts on Boy George's semi-final cameo for San Marino

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:45:53 +0000
Martin Lewis issues 'charge you a whack' warning to anyone with a credit card
Money exper explains how underpaying your credit card bill by just 1p can result in interest charges on your entire balance

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:45:06 +0000
Former Liverpool FC defender Jamie Carragher 'pleased' as new career role announced
Carragher has watched Marine FC progress through the years

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:41:49 +0000
Heavy showers and thunder forecast for Liverpool today
The temperatures are below average for this time of year

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:40:28 +0000
Simon Calder says 'check carefully' ahead of holidays as emails being sent
The new service is set to go live in the coming weeks

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:21:16 +0000
Northern Lights could appear over UK tonight - when and where to see them
A chance to see the stunning Northern Lights could be heading to the UK after the Sun released a massive solar flare

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:19:16 +0000
Mum says 'it's just disappointing' as she keeps parking over neighbour's driveway
A Bristol mum says she will continue parking partly across her neighbour's driveway amid an ongoing dispute, claiming the neighbour has not installed the legally required dropped kerb

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:01:01 +0000
Keir Starmer to meet leadership rival Wes Streeting before King's Speech
The Prime Minister is facing enormous pressure from his own party

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:47:51 +0000
Inside the humble row of Kirkby shops where Stephen Graham took first steps to BAFTA success
We spoke to the buzzing community at the L33 row of shops and residents were full of praise for Kirkby's greatest son as he continues to fly the flag for Liverpool

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:43:00 +0000
Eurovision fans fume over 'robbed' entry as first finalists revealed
The Eurovision Song Contest is under way in Vienna but one of the decisions has already upset fans

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:37:05 +0000
Man ‘abducted’ by mum at 11 speaks out on ‘complicated’ relationship
Alex Batty went missing in 2017 after his mum, who was not his legal guardian, took him on a pre-arranged trip to Spain

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:35:00 +0000
One specific exercise found to lower blood pressure and GPs could prescribe it
Regular exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to a third

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Masterclass' period drama 'better than Downton Abbey' on BBC now
The 2001 murder mystery earned seven Academy Award nominations, including best picture, and stars Helen Mirren and Maggie Smith

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000
18 deaths, tributes and funeral notices from the Liverpool ECHO
Each week we uphold our long standing tradition of releasing tributes of loved ones

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:20:05 +0000
Ryanair to make major change to oversize baggage rule
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says the number of oversize bags being caught has gone down

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
7 bombshells from Alex Batty BBC documentary nine years after being kidnapped by his mum
A new documentary follows Alex Batty as he retraces his steps across Spain and Frances during the six years he was taken on the run with his mum and grandad

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Lord Mayor of Liverpool to make history after 800 years
William Shortall will become the city's First Citizen later today

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:43:00 +0000
Woman claims neighbour's son mowed down flowers after fence dispute turned nasty
The homeowner had refused to pay for repairs to a fence she did not damage, sparking a neighbour dispute that escalated to property damage

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:10:00 +0000
Home Bargains reduces ‘luxury’ £20 set that 'nourishes the skin' to £9
Shoppers can find the full gift set at the over 600 Home Bargains stores across the UK

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