Steve Graves

Liverpool

Executive Editor at Liverpool Echo

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VE Day live updates as tributes paid and national silence planned

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

People across Merseyside and beyond are marking VE Day, 80 years on from the declaration of peace in mainland Europe. There will be a two-minute national silence at noon, as well as commemoration events and street parties across the UK. Celebrations got underway on Sunday throughout Merseyside including a parade through Liverpool city centre as hundreds lined the streets. With today marking the official anniversary, a whole host of events are taking place across the wider city region.
Girl 'seriously injured' after falling from funfair ride

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

A girl has been seriously injured after falling from a children's rideAn investigation is underway after a child was reportedly hurt in an accident at a North Wales event. A child was hospitalised with serious injuries after a ride carriage detached from its tracks at Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza.
Police fear for vandalism at HMO as former dental practice set to be converted

1 week ago | dental.einnews.com | Steve Graves

Cheshire Police has raised concerns that the former Widnes Dental Practice could be a target for vandalsNewsSteve Graves Executive Editor Digital and Mark Smith, Local Democracy Reporter(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service)A former dental surgery in Widnes is set to be transformed into a house in multiple occupation (HMO), despite police voicing concerns about potential vandalism and community tensions.
BBC star John Virgo's life in Spain, snooker career and personal battles

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

Virgo, 79, has one of the most recognisable voices in sportBBC commentator and snooker legend John Virgo will be a major part of the coverage of this year's World Snooker Championship final. Virgo, 79, has been one of the leading voices on the corporation's coverage of the game for decades, and will be covering the clash between Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong, which begins today. Over a long career, he has become well-known for his catchphrases. These include "Is there a gap?
Ronnie O'Sullivan switch backfires as 'changing of the guard' hailed

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

Zhao Xintong whitewashed the seven-time world champion at the Crucible Theatre to take a commanding lead in their semi-final clashRonnie O'Sullivan's mid-match change of tip backfired spectacularly as he was whitewashed by Zhao Xintong in the second session of their World Snooker Championship semi-final. O'Sullivan had the tip and ferrule on his cue changed overnight, having labelled it as "awful" ahead of the last-four clash with Zhao at the Crucible.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK takes control of Lancashire County Council

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Nina Lloyd |Helen Corbett |George Lithgow |Harry Stedman |Steve Graves

Reform UK has now won 43 seats in this week's local elections - handing them overall control of Lancashire County CouncilReform UK is poised to gain full control of Lancashire County Council. The party, led by Nigel Farage, has secured 43 seats in this week's local elections, granting them overall control. Although a handful of seats are yet to be announced, Reform now holds enough seats to declare victory.
Woman, 32, died after 10,000ft skydive jump in 'deliberate act'

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

Jade Damarell died after falling 10,000ft from a plane without her parachute openingPolice believe a skydiver who died after a 10,000ft fall from an aircraft committed the act deliberately, following the discovery of a note she reportedly left before her jump. The death of Jade Damarell has deeply affected her loved ones and the close-knit skydiving community to which she belonged.
Keir Starmer's three-word response after Nigel Farage's Reform win Runcorn by-election

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

Labour lost by six votes in the Runcorn and Helsby votePrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken for the first time since Labour lost the Runcorn and Helsby by-election overnight. Sir Keir conceded Labour's loss by just six votes to Reform UK was "disappointing" and said the Government needed to go "further and faster" in delivering change. The Prime Minister said his ruling party "get it" after new MP Sarah Pochin took the seat by a historically slim margin on Friday.
Mowgli Street Food returns to profit and creates over 100 jobs

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

The Liverpool-headquartered business has reported a pre-tax profit of £512,178 for the year to July 31, 2024, new accounts filed with Companies House have revealedMowgli Street Food has bounced back into profit and generated over 100 jobs. The Liverpool-based company has announced a pre-tax profit of £512,178 for the year ending 31 July, 2024, according to recent accounts submitted to Companies House.
All future holidays cancelled as UK travel agent shuts down

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

The firm has ceased trading with immediate effectBalkan Holidays, a renowned British travel company, has announced it has ceased trading and all future holidays have been cancelled. The firm, which was established in 1966, has left customers scrambling to make alternative arrangements as their breaks, including long-awaited summer getaways, have been axed.