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Liverpool Echo
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James McNeill

Five things to look out for in the week ahead

It's shaping up to be a busy week and there is a lot to look out for.

Keiron Williams is set to stand trail for the murder of Michael Toohey this week at Liverpool Crown Court. In sport the Qatar World Cup will kick off with England looking to cement their place in football history.

In politics Liverpool Council cabinet is set to meet and discuss budget plans around the troubled local authority. With so much going on it will be hard to keep track of everything but don't worry we have put together a list of what you need to look out for next week.

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Michael Toohey murder trial to start

Michael, of Oil Street, Liverpool, died after being attacked in an internet café on London Road on Saturday, April 16. A total of 15 people have now been charged with the 18-year-old's murder.

Keiron Williams, 28 years, of no fixed abode, was charged with murder on Thursday June 30, following his arrest. He will appear at Liverpool Crown Court on November 14.

For all the latest court news click here.

Liverpool Christmas markets return

Liverpool's beloved Christmas markets are set to make a return next week. There'll be a range of bars to stop off at for a tipple, including a tipi bar, ski bar, windmill bar, and the new Bavarian bar. To ensure an entertaining experience, the bars will host local performers on the weekends.

The market will return on Saturday, November 19, and it will remain until Saturday, December 24.

For all the latest What's on news click here.

Qatar World Cup

The Qatar World Cup is the first to be hosted in the Middle East in the tournament's 97-year-history and takes place from November, 20 to December 18. Gareth Southgate's men will be looking to improve on their semi-final defeat to Croatia in 2018 and bring the football home for the first time since 1966.

For all the latest football news click here.

Liverpool Council's cabinet meets on Friday to discuss budget plans

After the government appointed a finance commissioner to oversee the work of Liverpool City Council on November 8. The council cabinet will meet on Friday 18th to discuss budget plans around the troubled local authority.

For all the latest political news click here.

Woman set to stand trail for murdering 'talented' musician

Adrian Swift, 57, was found dead at an address on Bishopgate Street in Wavertree on the morning of March 24 last year. Cheryl O'Callaghan, of Stanton Crescent in Kirkby has been charged with his murder. O'Callaghan denies murdering Mr Swift and will stand trial on November 14.

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