Andy Gill

Liverpool

Reporter and Presenter at BBC

BBC News reporter and presenter in North West England & occasionally elsewhere. Instagram: andygillbbc

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Liverpool FC victory parade flares warning from police

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andy Gill

Police warning over flares at Liverpool paradeAndy GillBBCFlares were set off in the street in April when Liverpool secured the Premier League titleLiverpool fans heading to Monday's victory parade are being urged not to set off flares or smoke bombs, after dozens of people were injured - including a three-year-old child - during recent celebrations outside Anfield.
Bolton grooming gang ringleader jailed for 15 years

1 month ago | bbc.com | Andy Gill

Grooming gang ringleader jailed for 15 yearsGreater Manchester PoliceOne of Ashley Darbyshire's victims was 13 when he began to exploit herThe ringleader of a grooming gang who admitted a string of sexual offences against under-age girls has been jailed for 15 years. Ashley Darbyshire, 28, of Westhoughton in Bolton, had pleaded guilty to 19 charges, including rape, involving five girls between 2016 and 2018.
Ex-Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson to stand trial next year

1 month ago | bbc.com | Andy Gill

Ex-Liverpool mayor to stand trial next yearAndy GillReporting fromPreston Crown CourtJonny HumphriesPA MediaJoe Anderson (left) said after a previous hearing he wanted to clear his nameFormer Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and 11 others accused as part of a council corruption investigation will go on trial next year.
Gerry Marsden's last song featured on new live Merseybeat album

1 month ago | bbc.com | Dan Wareing |Andy Gill

Dan Wareing & Andy GillBBC News, LiverpoolA new studio album filled with music from icons of the 60s Merseybeat scene features the last song ever recorded by Gerry Marsden. 'Original 60s Merseybeat Legends' was launched by singer-songwriter and producer Gary Murphy at Liverpool's Cavern Club on Thursday. The live album includes re-recordings of iconic Merseybeat hits, and The Pool of Life, the last song recorded by the Gerry And The Pacemakers front man most famous for Ferry Cross The Mersey.
Wirral baker's own wedding cake voted Britain's best

1 month ago | bbc.com | Andy Gill

Baker's own wedding cake voted Britain's bestAndy GillBBCLaura Johnson created the cake for her own wedding but never got chance to sample it on the dayA wedding cake a baker made for her own big day has been named best in Britain. Laura Johnson, who owns Abba Cakes in Hoylake, Wirral, took the British Baker magazine prize for her signature chocolate cake.
Bolton grooming gang ringleader admits abusing girls

2 months ago | bbc.com | Andy Gill

Grooming gang ringleader admits abusing girlsAndy GillReporting fromLiverpool Crown CourtPA MediaAshley Darbyshire pictured outside Liverpool Crown Court The ringleader of a grooming gang has admitted a spate of sexual offences against underage girls. Ashley William Darbyshire pleaded guilty to 19 charges involving five different victims at Liverpool Crown Court earlier.
Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry to be suspended

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Stewart Whittingham |Andy Gill

Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry to be suspendedLucy Letby killed babies while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital [Cheshire Police]Lawyers for former bosses of the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby murdered babies have asked for the public inquiry into the events surrounding her crimes to be suspended.
Family visa rules for international students must change

2 months ago | bbc.com | Andy Gill |Gemma Sherlock

Calls for student visa rules to be scrappedAndy Gill & Gemma SherlockBBCProfessor Jennifer Watling said the previous rules should be scrapped The government should scrap a rule which prevents some international students bringing their families with them to the UK, a senior university official has said. Professor Jennifer Watling, of Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), said the restriction, introduced in 2024, has led to a fall in the number overseas admissions.
Calls for visa student rules to be scrapped

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Andy Gill |Gemma Sherlock

The government should scrap a rule which prevents some international students bringing their families with them to the UK, a senior university official has said. Professor Jennifer Watling, of Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), said the restriction, introduced in 2024, has led to a fall in the number overseas admissions. She said international students brought "value in terms of cultural richness and diversity" but were also important sources of funding which many universities.
Flowers left for girl, 4, who died after Manchester house fire

Mar 3, 2025 | bbc.com | Andy Gill

Flowers left at cordon after four-year-old's deathAndy GillBBCTributes have been left for the girl who died in hospital after the fireFloral tributes have been left after a four-year-old girl died in a suspected arson attack. She was found seriously injured by firefighters who brought her out of the property in Rusholme, Manchester, at about 12:30 GMT on Sunday. A 44-year-old woman, who police said was known to the child, has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.