News / UK and world by Press Association February 13, 2019, 2:47 am Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Ireland’s president will discover Liverpool’s links to the country as he spends the final day of his visit to England in the city. Michael D Higgins started his three-day trip with a day of engagements in Birmingham on Monday, before spending Tuesday in Liverpool. On Wednesday, he and wife Sabina are due to meet members of the Irish diaspora at the Liverpool Irish Association headquarters, before visiting the city’s Central Library where they will view material of Irish interest, including documents relating to those who fled from the Great Famine. They will then visit the Liverpool World Museum where they will see artefacts which reflect the city’s history as a port with significant Irish and other migratory influences. On Tuesday, the President called for the “warm relationship” between Ireland and the UK to … [Read more...] about President Higgins set to discover Liverpool’s link with Ireland
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Daughter of Nelson Mandela launches Liverpool memorial project
News / UK and world by Press Association February 11, 2019, 12:28 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter The daughter of Nelson Mandela has called for people to fight against a “resurgence in emphasising difference”, as she visited the site where a memorial will be built in his honour. The former South African president’s eldest daughter Dr Makaziwe, or Maki, Mandela and his granddaughter Tukwini Mandela visited Liverpool on Monday to see the site where a permanent memorial will be built. Addressing community members and schoolchildren in Princes Park, Toxteth, Dr Mandela, 65, said: “I think that the memorial garden that is going to happen here should be a reminder to all of us that we all have it in our hands to change the world, it’s not a single person who can change the world. “We are different but in our differences there is unity, there is camaraderie amongst all of us.” She added: “Unless we are … [Read more...] about Daughter of Nelson Mandela launches Liverpool memorial project
‘Knife Angel’ sculpture made of confiscated weapons unveiled in Liverpool
Confiscated knives used to commit crimes have been collected to build a sculpture outside Liverpool Cathedral. The Knife Angel is a national monument against violence and aggression and aims to show the impact knife crime has on people's lives.More than 900 serious crimes involving knives were recorded in Merseyside last year.The 27-foot sculpture is made up of more than 100,000 weapons confiscated from 43 police forces across the country and was created by artist Alfie Bradley at the British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry, Shropshire.It took over a year to build the Knife Angel after permission was granted by the Home Office to collect the knives.The centre began collecting the weapons by creating knife banks in each police force area. Mr Bradley disinfected each blade that was handed in and blunted the weapons into the sculpture.The wings were created using the blades to create a feather-like appearance. The Knife Angel will stand outside Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral over Christmas … [Read more...] about ‘Knife Angel’ sculpture made of confiscated weapons unveiled in Liverpool
Everton do not fear Liverpool, says Silva before derby day
(Reuters) - Everton will not be cowed into changing their style of play when they face local rivals Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, manager Marco Silva said on Friday.Silva's team have made an encouraging start to the season and are sixth in the league ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Liverpool, who are unbeaten in 13 league games and occupy second place in the table.gi Ahead of the match, Silva stressed the need for his team to stay true to their identity and show plenty of attacking intent."We will respect our opponents like we did against Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea," the Portuguese told a news conference."Fear is something that doesn't come inside our dressing room. Respect, yes, but we... won't change our ambition or style of play. It's important to enjoy the moment and be strong. We want to win and nothing more." Liverpool are currently enjoying their longest unbeaten run against Everton, going 17 matches in all competitions without defeat, but Silva said … [Read more...] about Everton do not fear Liverpool, says Silva before derby day
Ex-Liverpool footballer died at Norwich hospital from ‘neglect’, daughter tells inquest
PUBLISHED: 13:32 26 November 2018 | UPDATED: 13:56 26 November 2018 Jessica Frank-Keyes Frank Lockey, a former Liverpool footballer died in Julian Hospital in Norwich. His wife Margaret and daughter Tina Lockey say he was neglected and had many unexplained injuries. Picture: Ian Burt Archant 2017 The daughter of an ex-footballer who died in a Norwich hospital today blamed the care he received there for his death, an inquest heard this morning. Pictures showing unexplained injuries to Frank Lockey, who died in the Julian Hospital in Norwich. Photo: IAN BURTTina Lockey, 49, represented herself at an inquest at Norfolk Coroners’ Court into the death of her father, Thomas Francis Lockey, known as Frank, after she said she had been denied legal aid. Miss Lockey, from Dereham, said: “I honestly believe my dad would still be alive today if it wasn’t for the level of care he received at Hamilton Court.“In my opinion, over a significant … [Read more...] about Ex-Liverpool footballer died at Norwich hospital from ‘neglect’, daughter tells inquest