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How car salesman lived the high-life by skimming £400k from his company

Paul Owens stole swish Mazdas and Mercedes to fund Caribbean holidays and expensive jewellery

Blake Brown’s “professional execution” compared to “wild west” by senior barrister

Defendant Lee Blowes accused of being a "switch on criminal" who was "in the thick of it"

Wirral gas explosion jury fail to reach verdict

Pascal Blasio was charged with causing a gas blast at the Homes In Style shop in New Ferry, Wirral, in 2017

‘Wealthy’ teenage drug dealer caught with ecstasy at Y-Not festival

Harrison Tudor-Jackson told security officers a bump they could feel in his trousers was his private parts

Man whose failing business blew up says he has “no idea” who turned the gas on

Pascal Blasio ran a furniture shop on Bebington Road which was on the verge of financial collapse, his trial is told

Inquest told of family worries about ambulance response time

The family of a woman from the Welsh border who died last year, fear an ambulance delay may have played a part in her death.

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New Ferry gas explosion was ‘insurance job gone wrong’

An "apocalyptic" explosion that injured 81 people and caused "utter devastation" was an insurance job that went badly wrong,

Man stabbed his mum to death and tried to kill gran’s carer in psychotic episode

Christian Lacey today admitted the manslaughter of Liz Lacey and attempted murder of Edwina Holden

Chambers Congratulate Fiaz Siddique on Tenancy

Thieving police officer cleared over indecent images of children

A FORMER Greater Manchester policeman, who stole electronic items seized during investigations, was jailed for 12 months

Man murdered his own dad by stabbing him NINETEEN times

Graham Renshaw had called police on his son a month before the murder, telling them he was armed with a knife

Son accused of stabbing his Ellesmere Port father to death while he slept on the couch

AN ELLESMERE Port man aged 52 was stabbed to death by his son in an unprovoked frenzied attack as he lay asleep on a settee.

Mr Jamil Khan & Mr Michael Jones (instructed by Fiona Bruce Solicitors) for the Appellant.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE FAMILY DIVISION

MR J KHAN and Ms F TURNER for the Second Respondent

Property developer Nigel Russell cleared of sending threatening email to Liverpool City Council

Louise Connelly failed to disclose her criminal past to the council when required to do so

Three men accused of murdering Huyton teen James Meadows set to stand trial

The 17-year-old was shot in the head while riding as a passenger on a motorbike

REBECCA FERGUSON HELPS LAUNCH BRAND NEW CHILDREN’S CHARITY FOR LIVERPOOL

The new charity is chaired by Iain Goldrein QC

Boy, 15, killed man with knife after ‘drinking for six days’

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been found guilty of manslaughter

Boy, 15, accused of Macclesfield murder claims he acted in self defence

Ian Schofield, 37, was fatally stabbed in May this year

Trio deny alleged shoplifting at Keswick supermarket

A timetable for the progression of the case was outlined by prosecutor Alaric Walmsley.

Murder accused, 15, told police ‘I stabbed him’

A 15-year-old boy is currently on trial for the murder of Ian Schofield, 37, in May this year

Wanted man cleared of knifepoint robbery on ex-council leader - despite skipping trial

Councillor Barrie Grunewald was tied and gagged then beaten by two thugs in his home

Tory MP Anna Soubry ‘interviewed over election expenses’

Ex-minister Anna Soubry was interviewed under caution over expenses in relation to the Conservative Party's campaign battle bus.

Boy, 15, spent day drinking beer, wine & vodka before plunging knife into man’s stomach killing him

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of murdering Ian Schofield in Macclesfield

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Tory MP Craig Mackinlay ‘aware of election spending limits’

A Tory MP accused of knowingly making a false expenses declaration has said he was keen to stay within legal spending limits.

Tory MP Craig Mackinlay ‘aware of election spending limits’

A Tory MP said he was keen to stay within legal spending limits so as not to break election law.

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Judgement in the High Court of Justice Family Devision

Margaret Parr acts in case in the High Court Family Division.

‘I saw my brother motionless on the ground’ Sean Cox’s assault trial begins

The Roma supporter is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Seán Cox, outside Anfield before the first leg of the game.

Man accused of attacking Sean Cox tells court he ‘made friends’ with Liverpool fans in prison

21-year-old Filippo Lombardi has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on the 53-year-old Irishman.

Roma supporter ‘lashed out’ at Liverpool fan before semi-final clash, court told

A Roma supporter lashed out at a Liverpool fan as he fell to the ground during a joint attack.

Employment Tribunal case of Inga Akelaite & Others v Russell Hume Limited

Employment Tribunal case of Inga Akelaite & Others v Russell Hum & Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Shop owner denies causing devastating New Ferry gas blast which injured 33 people

A furniture shop owner has appeared in court accused of causing a gas explosion which devastated a Wirral town and injured 33 pe

Man denies murdering father - but accepts responsibility for his death

Daniel Renshaw, 27, denies murdering his father Graham in Ellesmere Port in June, and is set to stand trial in December

Property developer Nigel Russell accused of sending threatening email to Liverpool City Council priv

Nigel Russell says he will deny sending a message "for the purpose of causing distress or anxiety"

Man accepts responsibility for killing his dad but denies murder

Daniel Renshaw will stand trial accused of murdering Graham Renshaw in Ellesmere Port

Hair salon manager denies lifting woman’s top, kissing and groping her

Hugo Holmes is accused of carrying out a string of sex assaults on a young woman :: He is appearing for trial at Teesside Crown

Liverpool Law Society 2018 Occupational Disease Conference

Gary Reynolds to speak at this years Liverpool Law Society Lecture on Occupational Disease.

Chambers Congratulate Matthew Conway on Tenancy

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Life sentence for ‘extremely dangerous’ Barrow murderer after ‘callous’ act

A MURDERER has been sentenced to a minimum of 24 years in prison after being described as an "extremely dangerous" man.

Life sentence for ‘extremely dangerous’ Barrow murderer after ‘callous’ act

A MURDERER has been sentenced to a minimum of 24 years in prison after being described as an "extremely dangerous" man.

The vile behaviour of Mark Bartholomew can be reported now he has been found guilty

A MAN found guilty of murdering a Barrow dad-of-three is likely to spend a minimum of 25 years behind bars.

Barrow man convicted of murdering Andrew Hackett

Mr Hackett died after being stabbed once in the chest by Mark Bartholomew.

Lee Black and Mark Bartholomew are accused of being involved in the murder of Andy Hackett

NEIGHBOURS who live near the house where Barrow dad Andy Hackett was allegedly murdered heard a disturbance on the night he died

Duo in dock relating to murder of Barrow dad who died from a single stab wound to the heart

TWO men have gone on trial accused of being involved in the murder of a Barrow dad who died from a single stab wound.

Jurors in trial of seven people accused of murdering Sait Mboob retire to consider verdicts

It follows an eight week trial at Manchester Crown Court, where seven defendants are accused of murder.

Four men from Merseyside and Northern Ireland were sent to jail for a total of 25 years

Four men from Merseyside and Northern Ireland were sent to jail for a total of 25 years

Chambers Welcomes Rachel Oakdene

We are delighted to announce that Miss Rachel Oakdene has accepted tenancy at these chambers.

Dad and daughter dodge jail for neglecting bedridden great-gran who died being feasted upon by maggo

Catherine Purcell senior died in a “cesspit of her own faeces and bodily fluid”, which chemically destroyed her mattress and bed

Yob threatened to slash hero who stopped him attacking ex-girlfriend

Drunken Jamie Atkinson, 28, confronted Jennifer Wain when she was at home with her three children and pushed her onto the floor

Punjabi Illegal Immigrant jailed for Killing his Brother-In-Law

Sukhwinder Singh, a Punjabi illegal immigrant has been jailed for killing his brother-in-law.

Indian paranoid schizophrenic man jailed in UK for murder

By Aditi Khanna London, Jun 30 (PTI) An Indian man, who was allowed into the UK following "an administrative error "

Carl Madigan jailed for life for murdering Sam Cook

A 23-year-old has been jailed for life for murdering a man by stabbing him to death as he celebrated his 21st birthday.

Coward Madigan seen on CCTV re-enacting killing in nightclub hours after murder

The vital video evidence shows Carl Madigan's actions immediately after he'd stabbed Sam Cook through the heart

Man stabbed to death through heart on 21st birthday after row.

Carl Madigan, 23, plunged a knife as deep as it could go through Sam Cook's heart in an unprovoked assault in Liverpool

His shocking record came as a surprise to Sam Cook’s family as they sat in court

His shocking record came as a surprise to Sam Cook's family as they sat in court

Carl Madigan GUILTY of murdering Sam Cook in Liverpool’s Empire bar

21-year-old Sam was stabbed to death as he celebrated his birthday in Liverpool city centre

This is the knife murderer Carl Madigan plunged through the heart of Sam Cook

Madigan was today found guilty by a jury who unanimously found he murdered 21-year-old Sam

Sam Cook trial - Carl Madigan murder sentencing: updates

Mr Cook died after he was stabbed through the heart in Empire Bar

Racist who knocked out Muslim mum avoids jail after her victim tells judge her kids need her

The judge praised Hannan Hamood for her compassion following McDonalds assault

Sam Cook ‘murdered by remorseless killer who bragged and partied the night away’

Prosecutors give closing speech against Carl Madigan who admits manslaughter

Carl Madigan apologises to Sam Cook’s family but says he ‘was a victim’ himself

Madigan stabbed Mr Cook through the heart when he was celebrating his 21st birthday

Live from court: Seven people on trial accused of murdering teenager Sait Mboob

Sait Mboob died after police were called to reports of a fight on Crosshill Street in Moss Side on August 8 last year

Jury in Sam Cook murder trial pass round knife used to kill him - updates from court

Defence due to start of Carl Madigan who denies murdering Mr Cook in Empire Bar

Sam Cook murder trial - updates from court

Mr Cook was killed while out celebrating his 21st birthday in Empire Bar

Sam Cook’s girlfriend describes moment she realised he was dying after stabbing

The victim was knifed in the heart by murder-accused Carl Madigan after sticking up for Charlotte Owen in Empire Bar

Man who stabbed Sam Cook through heart ‘gleefully re-enacted killing for friends’

Carl Madigan admits manslaughter but denies murder of victim who was celebrating 21st birthday in Empire Bar

Sam Cook stabbing: Killer ‘re-enacted stabbing for friends’

A man was so pleased after stabbing another man to death he re-enacted the killing for friends.

Carl Madigan accused of murdering Sam Cook - trial updates

Mr Cook was killed while out celebrating his 21st birthday in Empire Bar

Health chiefs launch investigation into death of great-gran in maggot-ridden bed

Neglect victim Catherine Purcell received community mental health support from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Leader of drugs gang which sold £9m of cocaine was caught going to see Liverpool play in Champions L

Peter Atherton, 43, went on the run to Spain after police rumbled drugs ring

Love of Liverpool saw £9m cocaine gang ringleader caught at Champions League game

Wanted fugitive Peter Atherton couldn't resist the temptation of watching Jurgen Klopp's Reds

Boys who plotted UK school shooting guilty of murder conspiracy

Two Columbine-obsessed teenagers stockpiled bomb-making materials, court heard

AS Roma fans in court after attack on Liverpool fan Sean Cox

Romans Daniele Sciusco, 29 and Filippo Lombardi, 20 charged after an attack on Liverpool FC supporter Sean Cox outside Anfield

Court told boys did not intend to carry out murders in Northallerton

BARRISTERS defending two teenagers accused of planning an attack on a school in Northallerton.

Boy, 15, accused of plotting school massacre in North Yorkshire had ‘no real plan to murder’

A 15-year-old boy accused of plotting a Columbine-style massacre at his school did not make a "real plan to murder".

Father and daughter guilty of neglecting great-gran who died while being eaten by maggots

John Purcell and Catherine Purcell junior were cleared of the manslaughter of Catherine Purcell senior

Jailed this Week: ‘mystery attack’ killer and rapists among those locked up by judges

An overview of some of the most shocking cases to have concluded on Merseyside this week

Man jailed for killing friend while he slept in vicious ‘mystery’ attack

Dominic Steven Jones shouted "this is what you get you grass" as he punched Kevan Till multiple times in the head

Northallerton school gun plot accused ‘is caring’

One of the teenagers accused of plotting a Columbine-style massacre at a school has been described in court as "shy" and "caring

Jury goes out in manslaughter trial over great-gran’s death in maggot-ridden bed

John Purcell and Catherine Purcell junior deny leaving Catherine Purcell senior to die and neglecting her

St Helens man admits manslaughter after stabbing friend in heart with machete

Paul Largan has a long history of suffering from paranoid schizophrenia

Great-gran died in maggot-ridden “cesspit” due to “extreme neglect”

John Purcell and Catherine Purcell junior deny the gross negligence manslaughter and wilful neglect of Catherine Purcell senior

Chambers Welcomes Mark Garside

Chambers Congratulate Laura Bassinder on Tenancy

St Helens man who stabbed friend in heart with machete sentenced - re-read our updates from court

Paul Largan killed Jason Paul Gregory on doorstep after drunken argument

Mentally ill man who plunged blade into friend’s heart detained in hospital indefinitely

Paul Largan told doctors: "I am sorry, it hurts me because he was my mate"

“Primitive and devious” boy, 14, accused of plotting ‘Columbine-style’ massacre ‘seen running from e

The boy and his younger "friend", are on trial accused of planning a mass shooting at their school.

Woman accused of leaving mum to die in maggot-infested bed will not give evidence

Catherine Purcell junior and John Purcell deny the gross negligence manslaughter of Catherine Purcell senior

Man accused of leaving wife to die in maggot-infested bed only “joked” about going to jail

John Purcell and Catherine Purcell junior deny the gross negligence manslaughter of Catherine Purcell senior

Death of gran in maggot-infested bed was ‘directly contributed to by neglect’

John Purcell and Catherine Purcell junior deny the gross negligence manslaughter of Catherine Purcell senior

Husband of gran ‘left to die’ told health worker he had ‘no concerns’ a month earlier

Prosecutors allege John Purcell and Catherine Purcell junior let Catherine Purcell senior die in a maggot-infested bed

Detective says gran was left to die in “one of the worst rooms” she has ever seen

John Purcell and Catherine Purcell junior deny leaving Catherine Purcell senior to die in maggot-infested bed

Disabled mum ‘left to die in soiled bed while she was eaten by maggots’

John Purcell and Catherine Purcell junior deny the manslaughter of Catherine Purcell senior

Baby-faced killer, 17, who battered a pensioner, 71, to death with a clawhammer.

He was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years at Liverpool Crown Court today