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Former Kirkby social club set for new life after falling into disrepair
The Grade II listed building in Kirkby is a mid-to-late 19th century Italianate structure with a three-storey tower
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Little boy's plea to Kirkby mum sparks life-changing decision
Julie Connor said she "couldn’t face the idea of leaving him without a mum"
Merseyside car parts firm sold out of administration - but some ex staff are not happy
Many workers lost their jobs when Surface Transforms collapsed - and some don't see the sale as good news
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Bin lorry driver who killed biker in crash is spared jail
Kevin Bannon died aged 45 after being struck by a wagon being driven by Cevdet Saygi on the East Lancs Road
Lidl gives update on new store in Kirkby
The new store will feature a bakery, customer parking and Lidl's well known 'Middle Aisle'
Two guns recovered in Kirkby raid as man charged
Police executed a warrant at the address in Kirkby
Drug dealer told taxi driver: 'You're in Kirkby and around here we will shoot you'
The dad began working for the 'Lil T' drugs line after racking up a cocaine debt which led to a threat that his mum's house would be burned down
'If she stayed another day, she could have died'
Niaomi Baker has finally returned to the UK after close to three months in hospital in Tunisia
'Deeply troubling' after nitrous oxide found in car park near M62
An investigating officer said he was "genuinely shocked" to find laughing gas in such close proximity to the motorway
Teenager raped girl then started playing video games 'as if nothing had happened'
The aspiring mental health nurse was brought to justice after his brave victim recorded him confessing to his crime
Inside the humble row of Kirkby shops where Stephen Graham took first steps to BAFTA success
We spoke to the buzzing community at the L33 row of shops and residents were full of praise for Kirkby's greatest son as he continues to fly the flag for Liverpool
Dad working for 'Lil T' drug line shakes his head as he's jailed
Kieran McKechnie became involved with the line when dealers threatened to burn his mum's house down
Stephen Graham's Scouse comment spotted as he thrills crowd at BAFTA awards
The Liverpool actor's native tongue shone through in his acceptance speech as he picked up a BAFTA award
Stephen Graham shares special Liverpool tribute after first BAFTA win
It was a proud night for Liverpool at Royal Festival Hall as Stephen Graham picked up the top prize on an evening that celebrated Scouse talent
Kirkby man's warning after thieves target business
Stephen says around £100,000 worth of stock has been taken
We asked Sefton and Knowsley voters who they backed on local election day
Many told the Echo that they were motivated by national rather than local issues this time
Police update after 'shocking' fight in Kirkby David Lloyd gym
One video showed a man with blood dripping down his face
Builder hit site manager with spade after he 'grassed him up'
Jason Whiley attacked the site manager at Liverpool Ramblers AFC after he reported him
Disease, heat and no food: A Liverpool man's desperate fight for survival in Cambodian prison
Shane Denney has provided a first-person update about what life is like in a Cambodian super-prison following his sentence for cannabis smuggling
Kirkby man rotting in Cambodian prison told mum 'I'm going to die in here'
Shane Denney has barely any food to eat and is sleeping on the floor of his cell which he shares with dozens of others