Olivia Williams

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Senior Breaking News Reporter @LivEchonews. Previously: Live News Reporter @CheshireLive and Local Democracy Reporter for Sefton @LivEchonews | Views my own

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Charity set up in memory of murdered schoolgirl say 'this breaks our hearts'

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Damon Wilkinson |Olivia Williams

'We will come back from this'A fire near a memorial tree for murdered schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel caused extensive damage to equipment set to help other children in her memory. The blaze took place near Olivia's family home in Dovecot, Liverpool. Nine-year-old Olivia was shot dead by cowardly child killer Thomas Cashman, who was attempting to ambush fellow criminal Joseph Nee. Nee tried to escape by forcing his way into the Olivia's home during the attack on August 22, 2022.
Woman, 32, who was fatally stabbed 'had genuine heart of gold'

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Olivia Williams

Rebekah Campbell's family said she had "her whole life ahead of her"The family of a woman who was fatally stabbed have paid tribute to their "everything". Rebekah Campbell died after an incident at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, April 15, at Knowsley Heights in Huyton. Merseyside Police were called to the block of flats to a report a woman had been stabbed. Officers attended and gave Rebekah first aid until paramedics arrived.
Urgent search to find man who disappeared nearly three weeks ago

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Olivia Williams

People are being told to call 999 if they see AndrewPolice said they are "increasingly concerned" for a missing man last seen nearly three weeks ago. Andrew Murphy has been missing from his home in Wirral since Saturday, March 29. The 47-year-old was last seen on Thorburn Road in New Ferry. Merseyside Police said enquiries are ongoing to find him and make sure he is safe.
Schoolboys charged with arson after town centre fire

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Olivia Williams

The two teenagers will appear in courtTwo schoolboys have been charged with arson following a town centre fire. Firefighters were called to blaze on Barbauld Street in Warrington around 12.59pm on Monday, April 14. Photos taken at the scene during the fire showed huge plumes of black smoke and orange flames coming from the building. People living nearby were asked to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke. Cheshire Police confirmed at the time there were no reports of any injuries.
Mum 'curled up in ball, screaming in pain' after what son did to her

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Olivia Williams

The woman had to be put in an induced comaA man attacked his own mum with such violence she had to be put in an induced coma. Alan Clegg launched the horrific assault on December 26 last year following an argument at his mum's address in Frodsham. After the attack, the 42-year-old demanded his mum, who has not been named, transfer money to his account, which she did in the hope he would stop hurting her.
Man banned from shopping centre after he 'failed to change his ways'

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Olivia Williams

Simon Ferguson found himself back in courtA man was banned from a shopping centre after he "failed to change his ways". Simon Ferguson was previously jailed in October last year for multiple shoplifting offences in West Lancashire. However, police said since his release a few weeks ago he has continued his offending. On Tuesday, April 15, he was arrested and charged in connection with eight further shoplifting offences that have occurred since his release.
Woman taken to hospital as crash closes major road

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Olivia Williams

One person had to be rescued by firefighters due to being trapped in a carA woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash. Emergency services were called to the East Lancs Road close to Ormskirk Road, near Knowsley Industrial Park, at around 10.15pm on Wednesday, April 16. It followed reports of a crash involving a Skoda and a Renault. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed one of the drivers was trapped inside a car and had to be rescued by firefighters.
Met Office weather forecast for Liverpool as change is on the way

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Olivia Williams

We will see a mixture of rain, sunshine and windThe Met Office has predicted "changeable" weather for Merseyside, with a mix of rain and sun. Forecasters said there are set to be "sunny intervals" today, Thursday, April 17, with a chance of rain at around 1pm. However, the weather experts said it will feel "pleasant" when there is sunshine with winds lighter than Wednesday. Temperatures will reach highs of 14C and lows of 7C.
34-stone dad recorded 'goodbye message' after collapsing at supermarket

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Jon Macpherson |Olivia Williams |Charlie Fenton

Kenny Higgins said he could "barely walk" at his heaviestA dad lost 22 stone after he ditched a £140 a week habit. Kenny Higgins, 48, who at his heaviest tipped the scales at 34st 7lbs, made the life-changing decision to lose weight after he collapsed in a supermarket while with his young daughter, Hope. Now weighing 12st 7lb, Kenny has lost nearly two-thirds of his body weight.
Police issue update after woman dies at city centre hotel

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Olivia Williams

There was a huge police presence outside the hotel at the time of the incidentPolice have issued an update after a woman died at a city centre hotel. Merseyside Police were called to the Lord Nelson Hotel on Hotham Street at around 1.40pm on Friday, April 11. Emergency services were called after a 58-year-old woman had been found unconscious inside the hotel. She was pronounced dead at the scene.