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The Latest Breaking News from Mersey

Our Liverpool: Hero nurses, Otterspool adventures and Everton on the up

Our Liverpool is the ECHO's new feature that takes a closer look at talking points on Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

'Honourable' dad who died 'touched so many lives' on Merseyside

Carl Leckey was described as an "honourable" man who was "full of fun"

Liverpool Echo

Giant golden Liver Bird with restaurant in its head would have 'rivalled statue of Liberty'

The £250m project would have included a split level restaurant behind the statue's eyes with unrivalled views across the Mersey

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Five great Merseyside areas for first time buyers

There's a lot to think about for those looking to get on the property ladder

Liverpool Echo

People say the Mersey is the 'cleanest its ever been' as sharks found in river

The Mersey has been described as "the best environmental news story in Europe"

Liverpool Echo

Five types of shark found in River Mersey

The river has previously been declared "biologically dead"

Liverpool Echo

Winston Churchill sent a gunboat up the Mersey to break a strike

Two workers were shot dead by troops in the ensuing riot

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The quiet cooling towers on the Mersey to be demolished in 'controlled explosion'

There is still an exclusion zone around one of the cooling towers

Liverpool Echo

Tugboat captain cleared of causing shipmate's death after plunge into Mersey

Ian Webb died aged 62 after falling into river at Tranmere Oil Terminal during 'violent storm'

Liverpool Echo

True story behind book about canary that flew across the Mersey

Dr Michael Boyle said: "Most children who read it don't get that twist, so I let them just believe the canary flew across"

Liverpool Echo

Tugboat captain gave shipmate 'extremely dangerous' orders which saw him die in Mersey

Efforts to rescue Ian Webb after fall into river were 'disjointed and haphazard', trial hears

Liverpool Echo

Mersey Tidal Project and where it is up to now

With a major agreement on the project reached this week, we take a look at what it all means

Liverpool Echo

Couple battered dog and put his body in locked suitcase by River Mersey

Christy Hewitt and Chantelle Duvall-Gregory abused their two-year-old Belgian Shepherd Snoop

Liverpool Echo

Concerns over 1,200 homes developers say will bring £155m to local economy

One councillor said she needed to see evidence the development wouldn't impact wildlife next to the Mersey.

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Police officer dives into Mersey to rescue woman who jumped

The police officer worked with his partner to pull the woman from the water - the two men have been recognised for their bravery

Liverpool Echo

Apartments proposed for retired sailors on banks of Mersey

Another application will also be considered for a derelict warehouse to be demolished with a three houses built in its place at the same meeting

Liverpool Echo

New Mersey Ferry to be built for first time in 60 years

Exclusive: Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram announces multi-million project that is expected to be carried out at Cammell Laird

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Announcement over Wirral Bonfire Night fireworks displays 2022

Fireworks displays have previously been held in Birkenhead Park, Mersey Park, Central Park, Leasowe, Woodchurch, Bebington and Moreton

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Wirral Council votes unanimously to oppose fracking

“Council restates its opposition to all unconventional gas extraction under Wirral, its offshore waters and Dee and Mersey Estuaries”

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Walk the length of Antony Gormley’s Another Place … to the pub: the Hightown, Merseyside

The iron men dotted along Crosby beach form an ethereal backdrop to this coastal saunter

Daily Mirror

Striking Liverpool dock workers furious as 'red Tory' Keir Starmer refuses to meet them

The 560 Liverpool dock workers began their second week of a 14-day strike today after rejecting an 8.3% pay increase from Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, which they say would see them worse off

Liverpool Echo

Ukrainian Mayor backs 'worthy' Liverpool Eurovision bid

Mayor of Odessa Gennadiy Trukhanov said "Let the songs of the entire Europe ring over the river Mersey"

Liverpool Echo

King Charles III owns a Merseyside retail park with a McDonald's and Greggs

The shopping park is one of several Crown Estate properties across Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

United Utilities blame caravan site and factory waste for sewage in Mersey River

Around 100 beaches in England were hit by raw sewage discharges last month, sparking national outrage

Liverpool Echo

Ships to mount spectacular tribute to Queen Elizabeth on River Mersey

Special tribute will be held on famous river

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