Steve Graves

Liverpool

Executive Editor at Liverpool Echo

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Lies of mum caught out by her own Facebook posts

5 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Graves

Sara Morris claimed she was unable to stand at the cooker, lacked balance and found it difficult to get out of the bathA deceitful mother who falsely claimed over £20,000 in benefits while actively participating in numerous running events has been instructed to return the funds. Sara Morris, 50, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005 but exaggerated her condition in 2020 to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
New 7pm Tesco price rule introduced in stores

6 days ago | msn.com | Sarah Barltrop |Chris Slater |Charlotte Smith |Steve Graves

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Schoolgirl who died after falling in to reservoir named as school pays tribute

6 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Graves

Qudsiyah Mahmood, 13, fell over the parapet at Baitings Reservoir in RippondenA teenage girl who died after falling from a dam wall into a reservoir near Greater Manchester has been named. Qudsiyah Mahmood, aged 13, died after the incident at Baitings Reservoir, close to Ripponden, at approximately 1.20pm on Wednesday (May 28). She was reportedly taking photos with her father during a half-term walk at the scenic location, about five miles from Littleborough, Rochdale, as per witness accounts.
Child and two adults die in motorway tragedy

6 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Graves

Another child was seriously injured and taken to hospital following the crashA crash close to a motorway service station has led to the death of a child and two adults. Another child, seriously hurt in the incident, has been hospitalised following the crash at about 9pm on Friday. Motorway sections remain shut with detours in place between junctions 14 and 13 of the M5 today, with the expectation of the closure prolonging until Saturday afternoon.
Attempted murder arrest as woman in her 30s fights for life

6 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Graves

Detectives say the woman suffered 'extremely serious injuries'A woman suffered "extremely serious injuries" after an attack in a Liverpool residential street, police said. The woman, in her 30s, is fighting for her life in hospital where her condition is described as critical. A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident, which took place in Phythian Close, Kensington on Friday evening.
Woman, 21, who spiked stranger's drink with poppers avoids jail

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Graves

Paige Myers was captured on CCTV pouring a substance into the victim's drinkA woman asmitted spiking a pub-goer's drink with poppers, a poison known as amyl nitrite, but avoided prison time. After the victim went to the loo and returned to her table, she noticed her drink had an odd smell and experienced dizziness and confusion, Newcastle Crown Court heard. Paige Myers, 21, was seen on CCTV tampering with the victim's beverage at the pub in Prudhoe on April 20 last year..
Boy, 4, dies in Tenerife hotel pool

2 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Graves

The tragedy happened at a hotel in the resort of San Miguel de Abona in the south of the islandA four-year-old British boy has died in a hotel pool at a resort in Tenerife. The tragedy happened in the town of San Miguel de Abona, located in the southern part of the popular holiday island. After receiving an emergency call before 5pm indicating a child was undergoing cardiac arrest, emergency services promptly arrived on José Miguel Galván Bello Avenue.
Major road closed after 'road rage' brawl breaks out

2 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Bagnall |Steve Graves

The reason behind the closure of the A55 in North Wales, which saw the westbound carriageway shut for two hours and triggered a massive emergency response, has been confirmed by police - and it wasn't a crash. A brawl erupted between two men following a road-rage type incident during peak rush hour yesterday afternoon. The fight occurred near Dwygyfylchi, with police and air ambulances summoned to the scene. Both men, who were passengers in separate cars, were taken to hospital with injuries.
Mad cow disease detected on UK farm as animal culled

2 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Graves

Authorities have confirmed a case of the deadly disease has been detected on a farm in EssexHealth chiefs have announced the identification of a mad cow disease case at an Essex farm, which led to the slaughter of the affected animal as a preventative measure against the spread of the disease. The cow was found to carry atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), prompting immediate actions by the government to control the situation.
NTAs 2025: Netflix hit show up for multiple awards as longlist is revealed

2 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Steve Graves

Joel Dommett said the show is a "game-changer"Netflix sensation Adolescence has landed on the National Television Awards (NTAs) longlist, with host Joel Dommett expressing high hopes for the drama. The four-part series, delving into incel (involuntary celibate) culture, has sparked widespread discussion about online safety.