Wesley Holmes

6 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Wesley Holmes

A World War II veteran received a special round of applause at a memorial service to honour the lives of those who served their country more than 80 years ago. Richard Jedynakiewicz, 103, was the guest of honour at the VE Day service of commemoration and celebration in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead today, May 8.

6 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Wesley Holmes

John Davies was given a guard of honour onboard the Queen Mary 2 linerA World War II veteran who "never actually made it" onto a luxury cruiser - despite spending 25 years on the Cunard White Star Line - was given a special invitation at the grand old age of 102. John Davies was born in Liverpool in December 1922 and stayed true to the city's strong maritime roots, joining the White Star Line as a deckhand at the age of 14.

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Wesley Holmes

Michael Lavin, 52, was found on the floor of his cell at around 7.40am on October 28 2020A man who was found collapsed in his cell while serving time at HMP Liverpool died of natural causes, a court has ruled. Michael Lavin, 52, was found on the floor of his cell at around 7.40am on October 28 2020. Prison officers making the breakfast round called out to him, then attended to other prisoners to "give him a few minutes to sort himself out".

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Wesley Holmes

Stanley Park Market stepped back in time today, May 7, as stallholders and visitors alike celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe following the horrors of the Second World War. It was a momentous day on May 8 1945 when the first ever VE Day was celebrated. People spilled out into the streets as outdoor parties were held, and boats decorated with flags and bunting sailed triumphantly down the River Mersey in front of cheering crowds.

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Wesley Holmes

They were both on suspended sentences but couldn't keep their fists to themselvesA dad and son were jailed following a brawl in a Birkenhead pub. Grant Taylor, 37, and his dad Peter Taylor, 60, were at the centre of a sudden explosion of violence at The Cavendish, on Grange Road, on July 18 last year. Police were called to the scene, and the pair were found behind the wheel of Grant's Nissan Duke, which had its windscreen smashed in.