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Michael Showers pictured at home in Liverpool

I was one of the first to bring cannabis through Liverpool's docks - it was just a job and I have no regrets Michael Showers was one of the first drug lords in Liverpool - approaching his 80th birthday, he has told his story to the ECHO

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'The other day my wife was waiting 11 minutes just to cross the road'

Liverpool Council

Anthony Radjenovic is calling on Liverpool City Council to take action

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Dad 'made the stupidest mistake of his whole life' at Amazon warehouse

He was caught out just after finishing his shift

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Family of 'missing' Jay Slater witness say 'we had no idea' as police have 'been round'

Police visited Lucy Law's home after she failed to turn up to court

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Sephora Liverpool ONE opening LIVE updates as shoppers queue for hours to receive goody bags

The first 500 people through the door on Thursday, May 22 will receive a goody bag full of products

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Anti-ageing serum that 'halved deep wrinkles' and works 'in days' now £20

Beauty Grounded Beauty's Egyptian Gold Retinol Face Serum has garnered nothing but five-star reviews on the brand's website, with customers raving about the dramatic transformations they've seen after using the product

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Liverpool could negotiate Florian Wirtz discount after previous transfer talks as advantage emerges

Bayer Leverkusen have been interested in a number of Liverpool players in the past as the Reds continue to pursue Florian Wirtz

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Six players Everton could sign for free to fill new problem position

A look at six potential free agent goalkeepers after Everton announced Joao Virginia and Asmir Begovic are both leaving this summer

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Jamie Carragher names the Newcastle midfielder he would like Liverpool to sign

The Liverpool legend of the Newcastle United star, who is enjoying an excellent season

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I didn't want to leave Everton but had no choice - we've done it for too long

EXCLUSIVE: ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley speaks to Francis Jeffers about his hopes that the move to the new stadium can change the Blues' transfer policy

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Historic building thousands drive past each day now 'decaying'

It has been empty for 40 years

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10 photos that will inspire your next holiday

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BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Every banned item at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 in Liverpool Organisers have issued strict warnings ahead of the music festival, which is taking place in Sefton Park

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He tried to escape justice but now faces 19 years behind bars

Alexander Sherwood subjected his young victim to a string of sexual offences

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Prime Minister praises Cheryl Korbel's 'incredible courage' as Olivia's law es key hurdle

Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Sir Keir Starmer told the ECHO of his iration for the Merseyside mum who has campaigned for a change in the law after her nine-year-old daughter was murdered.

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Body found in search for missing man

Michael O'Halloran was reported missing a week ago

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Man, 62, charged with stealing from Salvation Army clothes bank

Police urged anyone who has information in relation to theft offences to come forward

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300,000 bins on the way as Liverpool requests different colour

Changes are being brought in across the country with a new weekly collection set to start

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Pub plan for former city centre clothes shop

Liverpool City Centre

The venue remaining empty has prompted questions over its future

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History 'Boss' Liverpool shop where Scouse kids would 'get up to mischief'

So much pocket money was spent there

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Weight loss method backed by Dr Michael Mosley and loved by Davina McCall

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'Another year, another summer of swimming in sewage while water companies laugh all the way to the bank'

Sewage was discharged over half a million times into UK waters in 2024

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Huge cannabis farm found at former bank

A 32-year-old man was arrested

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Jay Slater's mum makes 'how can we' plea as witnesses 'can't be located'

Ayub Qassim and Steven Roccas cannot be traced

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Question all Scos were asking ahead of Sephora Liverpool ONE launch

The brand's UK managing director said there was a "rush" of people asking the same thing over and over again

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Radio 1 Big Weekend 2025 line-up and set times for Main Stage in Liverpool

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend

The Main Stage will host some of the weekend’s most anticipated artists including The Sugababes, Sam Fender and The Wombats

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'I tested Hoover's cordless vacuum £190 cheaper than Dyson I never knew I needed'

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Jay Slater inquest told 'truth' behind '£12k Rolex' claims

Jay sent a message to a friend saying he had taken an expensive item, his inquest was told

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Huge winter fuel payment announcement that could impact thousands

Sir Keir Starmer spoke about the policy during prime minister's questions

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First look inside Sephora Liverpool ONE store ahead of opening day

The first 500 customers through the door on Thursday, May 22 will receive a goody bag filled with products

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History Unmarked grave of the 'luckiest' man on Titanic found Thomas Patrick Dillon, from Liverpool, was working on the famous ship when it struck an iceberg

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Man banned from every Greggs makes five word statement to arresting officers

Patrick Verry was caught on police bodycam loading a Tesco bag with drinks from a Greggs fridge

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Results from the latest huge Boots health survey are in

Healthy Lifestyle

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Real Life Asda apologises after balloon arch makes mum throw up

Rebecca Lennox was shopping in her local Asda when she began feeling a tightness in her chest and was left struggling to breathe

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University 'to cut 39 jobs' as strike warning issued

According to a trade union, staff will be let go as soon as November

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Liverpool FC parade route, timetable, map, road closures, transport and more

Everything you need to know about the Liverpool Premier League parade

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'My dad gave everything - this has really upset me'

The family of a former city councillor have hit out at "senseless vandalism" at their father's memorial

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Jay Slater inquest told 'devastating' final moments before he died

Medical evidence was given in court

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Inquest into Jay Slater's death stopped as friends 'can't be located'

Jay had travelled to Tenerife with two friends

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'Beautiful' £215,000 canal-side home that comes with its own boat

The private garden has direct canal access

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Met Office weather as big 'change' forecast for Liverpool

The forecast is set for a big "change" this week

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Suspect named after two girls sexually assaulted in park

The 46-year-old is set to appear at Liverpool Crown Court

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The Wombats will be first act on main stage at BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend

The Indie-rock band will open the festival

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When Radio 1 Big Weekend 2025 headliners Tom Grennan, Sam Fender and Mumford & Sons will hit the stage - and what time they finish

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend

Tom Grennan, Sam Fender and Mumford & Sons will close their respective nights

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Jay Slater Jay Slater inquest adjourned as mum pleads 'we want these people in front of us'Two men who were among the last to see Jay Slater alive remain untraceable

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Woman arrested after Mercedes smashes into shop

The road was closed while police worked at the scene

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Dad forced to shut down business after doctor's devastating diagnosis

Clatterbridge Hospital

Paul Kyte said he noticed he was becoming tired more easily and breathless

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UK tourist holiday hotspot hit with 'worrying' disease outbreak with 450 infected and 6 dead

Foreign Office health site flags up concerns about people travelling as officials gave out warnings to travellers over food contamination

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Public has the right to wild camp on Dartmoor, Supreme Court rules

Lawyers said the suggestion that erecting a tent could damage land and vegetation was "absurd"

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Alexander Isak transfer verdict sent as Liverpool u-turn predicted

Robbie Keane has given his view on the Reds' search for a striker and Trent Alexander-Arnold's difficult position

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Merseyside village prepares for 'new chapter' as it unveils future plans

There are plans for a range of projects

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Mental health 'He was so happy the night before we lost him'

Oliver Wright was described as a 'cheeky young man'

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What he did in 2019 finally 'came back to bite him' after years on the run

The drug dealer was caught with a 'party pack' of cocaine and MDMA down his tros after he was seen 'constantly placing his hands near his crotch'

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I was a lollipop lady for the day and what I saw almost brought me to tears

ECHO reporter Megan Banner spent the morning outside a primary school with an 'unsung hero'

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‘We don’t need another coffee shop here, we don't need another vape shop'

Butcher Farrell, who supplies meat to some of the region's best restaurants, says while his methods aren't everyone's cup of tea, that's what separates his shop from other meat counters

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'El Hachis L5' jailed for what he was up to on Instagram

The dad-of-two returned to selling drugs within weeks of being released from prison after being told he owed a £20,000 debt

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98 things that you can no longer do in Liverpool

So much has changed in the city through time

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Drunk grandad in 'Mexican standoff' at Switch Island

The banned motorist drank alcohol behind the wheel while driving from the West Midlands to Merseyside in order to recover a debt

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People from Merseyside who have won big on the National Lottery

We've taken a look back at some of the biggest winners in our region

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Couple slapped with £100 parking fine after 'machine error'

Rob and Liz Siner said they've used the car park for the last 20 years and never had a problem

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Woman 'shocked' by what she saw near beach after Facebook post

Wirral Council condemned the incident saying it cost money that could be better spent elsewhere

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Tourist 'attacked' on Turkish beach after refusing sunlounger fees

A British holidaymaker was allegedly beaten up on a busy beach in Turkey after refusing to pay for a sunlounger - with the fight caught on camera

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Liverpool Pubs Pub on Liverpool FC parade route will 'remove' fans who don't follow one rule The pub will have live music and a barbecue on the day of the parade

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Mum of four's excuse after telling police what was inside Kinder Eggs

Police said Sian Bullock's four children "will now be without their mother for a considerable period of time"

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Criminals to be punished for their cowardice thanks to Olivia's legacy

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Cheryl Korbel wants offenders like Thomas Cashman to face the full consequences of their actions

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Mum found boy screaming 'I've been slashed' in street

Merseyside Police

"My heart sank, it was so scary"

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£1.5m of drugs seized from crime groups in wake of turf war that ended in tragedy

The EVOLVE project in Wirral has seen nearly 500 people arrested as part of a crack down on organised crime

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Bar staff 'in disbelief' after 'joyful' man killed in crash

Jay had blown staff away with his covers of songs from The Beatles and Elvis Presley

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Former church riddled with bullet holes saved from demolition to get new lease of life

Thousands of pounds have already been poured in to try and improve the site

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Crime Victim of Babes in the Wood murderer breaks silence for first time in 30 years Rachael Watts was brutally attacked by paedophile and murderer Russell Bishop

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'Please stop this' plea over South Liverpool festival plans

Opposition has come from several quarters to the event planned for this summer

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Debenhams cuts 54% off TOG24 light waterproof jacket for wet spring weather

The jacket was originally priced at £85 and is currently available in 9 different colours

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LFC fans urged to do one thing during Premier League parade

Council team working on major plans for Monday's showpiece event has sent messages to those set to in the fun

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BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend tickets still available for Tom Grennan, Biffy Clyro, Natasha Bedingfield and The Wombats

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend

Tickets are still available for the festival's opening night

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BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Set times for Radio 1 Big Weekend 2025 in Liverpool for Saturday

Sam Fender and Sugababes are Saturday's headliners

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Win the ultimate home setup with the award-winning Hisense 55" U7N TV and PureFlat RQ760N4IFE Smart Fridge Freezer

Experience the thrill of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a brand new Hisense 55" U7N TV and PureFlat RQ760N4IFE Smart Fridge Freezer

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Debenhams' 'flattering' £55 Oasis dress 'washes well' and 'feels expensive'

Debenhams shoppers praised the quality of the midi dress, calling it a "must buy"

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Five Guys to open first restaurant of its kind at Heathrow

It is a European-first for the restaurant chain

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Dunelm's 'gorgeous' pink flower lights that 'stay alight all night'

With the gloriously sunny weather - many shoppers are looking to spruce up their gardens

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Sport

Liverpool FC Kevin De Bruyne picks former Liverpool star as toughest opponent after Virgil van Dijk exit joke

Kevin De Bruyne has picked one former Liverpool star as his toughest opponent after Reds captain Virgil van Dijk paid tribute to the departing Man City star

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12 Liverpool players respond to emotional Trent Alexander-Arnold message

The latest Liverpool news as the full-back is preparing for his final match for the club as the Reds host Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday.

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Dan Friedkin pays tribute to Goodison Park and sends new Everton stadium message

Everton owner Dan Friedkin wrote to ers ahead of the men's first team's final match at Goodison Park

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Liverpool may be about to get secret weapon in Florian Wirtz transfer race

Liverpool are among the clubs interested in g Florian Wirtz and they may be about to gain an advantage in the race for his signature

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Arne Slot pinpoints moment he won over Liverpool dressing room - 'Exactly what I said happened'

Arne Slot reflects on the importance of September's 3-0 win over Manchester United in his Liverpool side's Premier League title-winning campaign

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Travel Turkey travel warning after UK tourists die The government's foreign affairs department has issued a new warning to UK holidaymakers

Jay Slater inquest told 'truth' behind '£12k Rolex' claims

Jay sent a message to a friend saying he had taken an expensive item, his inquest was told

Exact message Jay Slater sent to 'Josh' after £12,000 Rolex claims

The 19-year-old sent a message to his friend where he bragged about taking an expensive watch

I was one of the first to bring cannabis through Liverpool's docks - it was just a job and I have no regrets

Michael Showers was one of the first drug lords in Liverpool - approaching his 80th birthday, he has told his story to the ECHO

Liverpool could negotiate Florian Wirtz discount after previous transfer talks as advantage emerges

Bayer Leverkusen have been interested in a number of Liverpool players in the past as the Reds continue to pursue Florian Wirtz

Liverpool FC Kevin De Bruyne picks former Liverpool star as toughest opponent after Virgil van Dijk exit joke Kevin De Bruyne has picked one former Liverpool star as his toughest opponent after Reds captain Virgil van Dijk paid tribute to the departing Man City star

Analysis shows '4 worst dates' in May and June 2025 to book on Jet2, Ryanair, Wizz, British Airways

Travel experts have advised on the exact time when the air traffic control system in Europe will be most overwhelmed and what days to avoid

Stop rats in your garden in May by not leaving one common item outside at night

Rats can be a huge problem in gardens and can even get into homes if they are allowed to breed uncontrollably

'Luxury' waterfront apartment 'really does have it all'

The city centre location is very picturesque

12 Liverpool players respond to emotional Trent Alexander-Arnold message

The latest Liverpool news as the full-back is preparing for his final match for the club as the Reds host Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday.