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Man gives thumbs up at court after battering his housemate with a truncheon
Robert Trandafir also tried to stab his victim with a broken plate after a row erupted over a chair
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Armed police search Kirkby for an hour after water gun mistaken for real weapon
Police were initially told a firearm was seen in the area on Saturday night
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Moment burglar found hiding in barn after causing £100k worth of damage
Christopher Shelley and Vincent Jackson were caught trying to steal materials including copper wiring and a water tank
'I'm the other Neil Armstrong - from Kirkby'
He believes that he has got what it takes to achieve his dream
China Crisis singer says 'we're not part of it' as he opens up about career
The band rose to fame in the 1980s
Armed police rush to Kirkby street after reports of man with gun
Police are continuing their enquiries
'It's a ghost town now but it used to be second to none'
Residents in a Merseyside town spoke to us about their town centre
'I always knew that I wasn't going to stop at one'
Elizabeth Ball is set to open her second venue on Derby Road in Huyton
G'wed stars make life-changing admission as they're stopped in tracks by shouts on street
G'wed stars Dylan Thomas-Smith and Philip S McGuinness spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview about season three of the hit show
People 'having to go out of Kirkby to breathe' thanks to dust
Neighbours claim they are suffering due to ongoing problems with clouds of dust produced by lorries
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler sends message to man, 27, facing battle 'bigger than football'
Jamie Carragher was also among those sending support to Liverpool fan Jamie Marvill
Merseyrail train disruption on multiple lines - recap
Services have been disrupted in several areas this morning
Liverpool legends announced for Knowsley Music Festival
This year’s line-up promises a mix of legendary performers
Kirkby dad given one year to live 'just wants more time'
Gary Fletcher wants to make more memories with his family
All of the big changes coming to one part of Merseyside
From playgrounds to libraries, we look at the different projects underway
Worldwide brand bringing its first UK play centre to Kirkby
The family venue will have a pay-once, stay-all-day model, allowing visitors to stay without fixed time slots
Kirkby mum's moment of 'absolute terror' after phone call from teacher
Knowsley Council has apologised to Bekah Smith, and said it is carrying out a risk assessment with the transport provider
New Domino's Pizza store opening in Kirkby
The new Kirkby store is set to open next month
Police raids hit 'crime at every level' in Kirkby
Merseyside Police descended on Kirkby this morning