Here are the latest Liverpool ECHO headlines this afternoon
Dad loses his job before Christmas
A dad-of-four has been left unemployed just days before Christmas after his contract ended at Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) Halewood plant.
Yesterday the Echo reported that dozens of agency workers were summoned to a meeting with JLR bosses to be told their contracts would end.
One of the workers to lose their jobs was dad-of-four Lee. He shared documents with the ECHO which indicated the contract was expected to run until April 1 at the earliest. This meant the news was a huge shock to Lee and his colleagues who had been told their contracts were to end on Thursday, December 22.
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Lee said it was ''humiliating'' to be told his job was ending just days before Christmas. The dad says he is worried about providing for his children, he said ''it's really tough at Christmas with young kids - I've already applied for a few positions but with places shutting down for a while I will be left short''.
As well as agency contracts being cut short, JLR have also just announced significant cutbacks to shifts for its permanent workers
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Man trying random door handles at night
A burglar has targeted homes in Old Swan by ''trying door handles''.
Police have confirmed that on Thursday, September 29, a man had been ''trying his luck'' on door handles of properties on Rossall Road. He entered two homes and took a school backpack, bank cards and car keys.
Officers have released a CCTV image of a man who may have information to assist enquiries into the reports of burglaries. Detective Constable Sam Jennings said: ''If you are the man pictured or you recognise him, please get in touch because we believe he has information that will help our investigation''.
If you recognise the man pictured or have information about this incident, contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000721225
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Merseyside's most Instagrammable bars to visit this Christmas
Merseyside has no shortage of incredible places to grab a drink and a bite to eat.
Some places are perfect for a selfie opportunity. From cosy cafes to cocktail bars, there's something for everyone in Merseyside
The ECHO have compiled a a helpful list of all the most Instagrammable bars to visit in Merseyside. From The Florist and The Alchemist in town to spots in Knowsley and Crosby, you can get the perfect picture no matter what.
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