The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Hughes

Stephen was attacked by a machete-welding thief. He thought he would die

'He was cussing at me and I was cussing back. He threatened to kill me.'

The Canberra Times · Jun 12

Labor councillors call for explanation after pool staff terminated

They say they were unaware of the decision about seasonal employees.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 12, 2023

Riding high: combine surf and turf in south-west France

For an action-packed trip of beach breaks and mountain trails, head to France’s southern Atlantic coast

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

Commissioners react to final Liverpool Council budget plans

The government appointed officials have had their say as the council's funding gap is finalised

Liverpool Echo · Feb 17, 2023

Three reasons you could be declared officially dead despite actually STILL being alive

Just earlier this month, that horror became a reality for one 82-year-old pensioner who was pronounced dead at a nursing home before later being found alive by funeral home staff

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

Everything that's happened since commissioners came to Liverpool Council

The Government appointed officials are halfway through their three year stay

Liverpool Echo · Dec 29, 2022

Liverpool Council still has 'a long way to go' but is 'making progress' under intervention

Commissioners are "optimistic" of improvements at the troubled council after government intervention was expanded last month

Liverpool Echo · Dec 6, 2022

West Belfast youth centre facing budget cut of almost 25% says move is 'callous and cruel'

"It feels like all our hard work over the last 10 years has just gone down the tubes and this will set us back a decade."

Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022

Commissioners react to Liverpool Council budget proposals

The government appointed team overseeing the city was expanded to five members last week

Liverpool Echo · Nov 17, 2022

Worried Liverpool prepares for life under the 'direct rule' of government

Expanded Whitehall intervention could have huge ramifications as the battered and bruised council prepares for major cuts to come

Liverpool Echo · Nov 13, 2022