Good afternoon, welcome to the latest edition of ECHO's 'Our Liverpool' feature.
This daily round-up includes the ECHO's latest and breaking news, including the biggest talking points from across the region. Thursday lunchtime's feature leads on breaking news from Wirral Magistrates’ Court.
Two men charged with the the murder of Ashley Dale appeared in court this morning. We have the very latest updates from this breaking news incident here.
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Two suspects set to go on trial later this year accused of murdering Ashley Dale
Our court reporter Adam Everett was in Wirral Magistrates' court this morning as the trial date for two men was set to later this year. Both men are accused of the murder of Ashley Dale. The 28-year-old was found unconscious in the back yard of her home on Leinster Road, Old Swan, shortly after midnight on August 21 last year. Read the full story here.
Is Pontins vital for Sefton's economy despite 'constant bad publicity?'
ECHO reporter Patrick Edrich spoke to Ainsdale residents about Pontins, which has long been a topic of frustration in the community. Owned by Britannia Hotels - which was recently named the worst UK hotel chain for the tenth year in a row - Pontins has hosted a number of guests who have shared a "string of horror stay stories". Read the full story here.
Brooklyn Beckham's Scouse confession
Brooklyn Beckham has sparked a debate after sharing a video making Scouse. The son of David and Victoria Beckham said he discovered cooking in lockdown and has since gone on to share his recipes with daytime TV hosts and his Facebook show 'Cookin with Brooklyn'. However, his latest culinary creation has caused a stir with Scousers. Read what Brooklyn puts in his controversial Scouse here.
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