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The Grim Find of 3 Babies That has Stunned a Street

THE remains of three newborn babies were found by police in a Merseyside house. A tip-off in the early hours of last Sunday took officers to the address in Harlow Close, St Helens, where they made the grisly discovery.

Teen to Be Sentenced for Arson

A TEENAGE boy will find out his fate later this month after admitting an arson attack on a Merseyside country club. The 15-year- old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Liverpool crown court yesterday via video link. At a hearing last month, he admitted torching Shorrocks Hill, in Formby, in June.

Rigby Hotel's Erotic Plans

THE Eleanor Rigby Hotel in Liverpool city centre wants to host lap-dancing in its basement bar. The Stanley Street venue's underground bar has hosted jazz nights and guests staying at the boutique hotel.

Swarm of Wasps Attacked Family

A FAMILY-OF-FOUR were stung more than 50 times by a swarm of wasps as they walked though the countryside. Their afternoon stroll walking the dogs turned into a nightmare when dad-of-two Martin O'Looney inadvertently stepped on a wasps' nest on a public footpath.

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Columbine Copycat Plan ; Britain Briefing

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Plinth Man Gets Job ; Britain Briefing

Lineker Ties the Knot ; Britain Briefing

Lottery

28 4 7 27 2 35 Bonus ball: 21. The jackpot was pounds 2,400,000. Dream Number: 4, 9, 7, 0, 2, 0 9.

137,00o Nhs Jobs Must Go ; Britain Briefing

Review ; Brian Wilson Philarmonic Hall

GENIUS. It's a funny old word, and one that's bandied about too much. But, listening to Brian Wilson last night, it was hard to think of him as anything else. He's one of the handful of musical living legends - alongside Paul Mc-Cartney, Stevie Wonder and very few others. So, there he was in Liverpool.

Man Jailed for Drug Factory

A MAN who turned his bedroom into a cannabis factory has been jailed. Edward Opomu"s neighbours called the police when they noticed a strong smell of the drug coming from his property.

Wanted Hospital Man Found in Liverpool

A MISSING hospital patient has been found in Liverpool. Mohammed Rafiq Passwala was found in the city by West Yorkshire Police officers working for the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team at around 3.45pm yesterday and was detained under the Mental Health Act.

Binge Drink Habit Kills Jon-Paul, 26 ; Inquest Told of Tragedy for Groom-to-Be

BINGE drinking killed a popular 26-year-old the year before he was due to marry, an inquest heard. Boatyard worker Jon-Paul Steel collapsed and died at work.

Sir Elton Closes the Lid On His Red Piano Tour

POP legend Sir Elton John has chosen Liverpool for the final UK destination of his Las Vegas Show, The Red Piano. Sir Elton John is letting the sun go down on his five-year show at the ECHO arena on October 28.

Politician's Ring of Honour

Redmond Speaks at Hospital Event

CULTURE supremo Professor Phil Redmond will speak at Alder Hey's first annual members meeting. The event will feature highlights of the children's hospital's first year as a foundation trust.