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The Latest Breaking News from Kirkby

Kirkby Labour councillor quits party

Cllr John Morgan said he hopes Kirkby will now be "more openly represented"

Liverpool Echo

Work starts on £80m project to build crucial new railway station

The station is set to open in spring 2023

Birmingham Post

Work begins on £80 million new Merseyrail station

Ground is broken on new station in Kirkby

Liverpool Echo

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Whatsapp message Merseyrail train driver sent moments before Kirkby crash

Phillip Hollis sent a message to a friend on Whatsapp moments before crashing his train into barriers at Kirkby station

Liverpool Echo

Merseyrail driver who was on Whatsapp moments before Kirkby crash walks free

Phillip Hollis admitted sending a message to his friends moments before his train sped into the station and crashed through a barrier

Liverpool Echo

Train driver ‘sent message about Murray Walker death’ moments before crash

Phillip Hollis, 59, was given a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after admitting endangering people’s safety

The Independent UK

Why 'hidden gem' Kirkby has become one of the country's property hotspots

An estate agent has said that various reasons, including prices and changes coming to the town, have driven its popularity

Liverpool Echo

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Faces of 79 people jailed in Liverpool in February

Killers, rapists and thugs are in the overview of court cases linked to Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

Faces of 27 people jailed in Liverpool this week

An overview of Liverpool court cases and those jailed for crimes linked to Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

Seven grenade-wielding criminals and how they were caught

Their crimes include a wave of gun and grenade attacks across Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

Huge 30-strong gang who brought misery to the streets jailed for 151 years

A man and a woman from Bolton were among 30 to be sentenced

Manchester Evening News

Quirky donut shop so popular it's expanding with a third store launch in 18 months

Liverpool Echo

Faces of gang who caused misery across Merseyside and beyond

The lengthy County Lines investigation resulted in 30 people sentenced for distributing class A drugs

Liverpool Echo

Notorious gang members will serve a total of 151 years behind bars

The criminals became innovative during the pandemic

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Fire engine responding to Storm Franklin emergency crashes with van

Emergency services attended the scene in Kirkby

Liverpool Echo

Former Strand Gang members sent down after gun raid on Kirkby farm

The gang's heroin and cocaine conspiracies were brought down after a major police operation ended with a raid on a farm

Liverpool Echo

Supporters shout and swear as Strand Gang dealers brought down

They shouted in court when the prosecution mentioned the 'Strand Gang'

Liverpool Echo

Strand Gang thugs brought down by huge gun raid at remote farm

Crooks connected to the infamous gang spread more misery flogging cocaine and heroin

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'Magical' Valentine's Day ceremony sees 50 couples renew their vows

The couples shared an intimate moment at St Chad's Church on Valentine's Day

Liverpool Echo

Two Merseyside towns and two different 'Levelling Up' realities

Special report: The government’s 'levelling up' agenda is aiming to reduce regional disparities and improve opportunities, but here in two parts of Merseyside, the reality couldn’t be further apart

Liverpool Echo

Kirkby train incident details, three car crash and Encrochat drug dealer named

The latest ECHO headlines at lunchtime on Thursday, February 10

Daily Mirror

Train driver who crashed into platform sent WhatsApp message 26 seconds before

Phillip Hollis, 56, who has admitted endangering the safety of passengers, was travelling almost three times the speed limit when he smashed into Kirkby station, Merseyside in March 2021

Liverpool Echo

'Appalling' hazardous waste burning plans spark fierce opposition

The plant could burn thousands of tonnes of hazardous medical waste a year

Liverpool Echo

Loving dad killed by 'coward' son he tried to save from pub fight

Neil Farrington tried to stop Neil Badrock getting into drunken violence but his son turned on him

Irish Mirror

Luis Diaz's promise to Liverpool fans after unveiling and first training session

Luis Diaz joined Liverpool in a big-money January transfer from Porto and he has promised to impress fans with his dedication to the cause after his first trip to Kirkby

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