Liverpool Echo

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:58:26 +0000
When Universal Credit rates will increase in 2026
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:47:17 +0000
Randy couple spared jail after man tells judge 'she tried to help fasten my trousers'
Rebecca Williams, 44, and boyfriend, Michael Burns, 50, outraged families when they were spotted 'having sex behind a tree'

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:30:39 +0000
'I've got an axe' said man who attacked girlfriend's ex in jealous rage
Colan Entwistle jailed after axe attack on Daniel Kineton left victim with collapsed lung

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:05:43 +0000
Major change for train passengers heading in and out of Liverpool
The changes will begin at the start of next month

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:41:59 +0000
'Scary' fire warning issued to anyone who owns this type of Volvo
Tens of thousands of models are being recalled worldwide

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:37:20 +0000
Cardiologist lists three 'damaging' foods he would never eat
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco said you need to protect your heart before something goes wrong

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:18:11 +0000
Major supermarket cutting 1,000 jobs in huge shake-up
The chief executive said impacted staff will be supported throughout the process

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:03:38 +0000
Treasury minister statement over changes to savings rules
Major changes to savings allowances are already coming in from next year

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:59:57 +0000
EastEnders star promised to leave huge sum to co-star after tragic death at 65
Wendy Richard, known for her role as Miss Brahms in Are You Being Served? and Pauline Fowler in EastEnders, died following a battle with cancer

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:46:30 +0000
Income tax allowance £20,000 increase update with 'Saturday' deadline
Rising support personal income tax allowance to rise from £12,570 to £20,000 is putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her spring statement

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:12:48 +0000
Major bank and cafés could be moving into Merseyside libraries
There are currently talks happening with the bank

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:16 +0000
Man's 'no-brainer' idea for families facing 'hardest times'
Morgan Barnett was inspired to take part in the challenge after his twin cousins were born three months early

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Homecoming Chief: Why Rob Carden is the right man for the job
Read the latest from Pete Price

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Shop shut down after crisp packets gnawed through on shelves
The risk was so serious the city countil applied for an emergency prohibition notice

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Surprise at arrest of Liverpool man after gangsters shot dead in Spain
Liverpool gangs are said to have established a network reaching the depths of Scotland in recent years

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:05:00 +0000
Government issued triple lock warning: 'It's simply too expensive'
State pension payments will increase in April

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Liverpool has two of UK's best brunch and lunch spots
The list was revealed ahead of Mother's Day

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I tried an updated telephone box for the first time
Phone kiosks are more advanced than ever and many of them are hidden in plain sight

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I'll probably go to pieces when I see it finished, but Christine would have done it for me'
Trisha Sumner has been campaigning since her sister's death nearly six years ago

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Nigel Farage told to take action over 'grim' Reform remarks
David Burgess-Joyce previously stood by the comments but Labour said the remarks were “grim”.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
From Ken Dodd to Steven Gerrard - Liverpool names its favourite celebrities
One woman became emotional as she spoke about John Lennon's profound legacy in Liverpool

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:57:00 +0000
Millions with cash in the bank warned not to 'do nothing'
Savers in the UK have been warned they should act soon

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Dad-of-three arrested after 'frightening' assault day before his mum's funeral
Stephen Brown 'blew up' and strangled his girlfriend as she begged: 'You're going to kill me'

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Care home remains in special measures after patient found with untreated open wound
Stonedale Lodge in Croxteth has been deemed inadequate once again despite some improvements

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:35:08 +0000
Horror as IT worker attacked with machetes in his own home
Two brothers were left bloodied after the attack and sent to hospital

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