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Father and firm in court after scaffolder fell to death through factory roof
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Three men on trial accused of murder of Huyton teenager James Meadows: updates
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Smirking killer shows finger to Brandon Regan's family in court - sentencing updates
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CCTV played in court shows Brandon Regan less than an hour before his brutal murder
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Drug dealer who stabbed teen to death over stolen scooter found guilty of murder
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Evil thug battered six stone victim to death - then tried to blame 'drinking buddy'
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Pupillage Applications Now Open- Pupillage Commencing September 2019
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"Passionate" LFC fan stole £12,000 from disabled supporters to feed gambling habit
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Three men accused of murdering teenager Brandon Regan who was found dead in garden - trial updates
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Boy stabbed to death after 'stealing scooter' was found dead in back garden
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Four men accused of murdering teenager found dead in garden Brandon Regan - trial updates
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Mum makes heartbreaking plea after son stabbed to death in dispute over girl
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"Eddie was not only my son but my best friend"- Mum pays tribute after killers found guilty
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Friend of two brothers charged with murder denies he attacked Glenda Jackson 'with kicks and stamps'
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Woman stabbed to death hours after telling police she was victim of homophobic attack
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Verdict due in Atif Muhmood 'torture murder' trial
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Telford brothers behind bars after police chase and string of burglaries
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Man whose failing business blew up says he has "no idea" who turned the gas on
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