Sean Mercer drops appeal against prison sentence
(Sun 13/09)
Sean Mercer, jailed for killing tragic schoolboy Rhys Jones, has unexpectedly dropped his appeal against his prison sentence.
Schizophrenic Alan Scott's sisters demand answers from NHS
(Sun 13/09)
Paranoid schizophrenic Alan Scott was left unmedicated for eight days - he butchered his parents in an frenzied knife attack.
Michael Shields is Anfield guest of honour
(Sat 12/09)
Michael Shields, the Liverpool fan who was pardoned this week by Justice Secretary Jack Straw after a high-profile campaign to clear his name, received a rapturous reception at Anfield today.
Straw sending new Shields file to Bulgarians
(Fri 11/09)
A file of new evidence on the Michael Shields case is to be handed to the Bulgarian legal authorities, it has emerged.
Shields cleared - Sankey "I don't care what people think"
(Fri 11/09)
Graham Sankey, the convicted thug who confessed to being the real criminal in the Michael Shields saga, has dismissed criticism saying he should "face up" to his actions.
GM sell Vauxhall to Canadian firm
(Thu 10/09)
General Motors, the owners of British car manufacturer Vauxhall, have announced the sale of their European arm to Canadian motor parts giant Magna.
Jack Straw "turned detective" in Michael Shields case
(Thu 10/09)
Justice Secretary Jack Straw did a Sherlock Holmes-style piece of detective work to find the overlooked evidence that set Michael Shields free, it has emerged. (Click Liverpool Exclusive)
Michael Shields speaks for the first time since his release - video
(Wed 09/09)
Michael Shields' lawyers have told how they are baffled on the exact reasons why Jack Straw changed his mind and decided to release the Liverpool fan.
Recession ends Britain's baby boom
(Wed 09/09)
Couples are putting off having babies due to concerns over their ability to look after a child financially, according to a new survey for magazine Financial Planning Week.
Michael Shields father calls for public inquiry
(Wed 09/09)
Following the release of Liverpool fan Michael Shields, his father is calling for a public inquiry into the handling of the case.
Shields pardon... attention turns to Graham Sankey
(Wed 09/09)
Another Liverpool fan, Graham Sankey confessed that it was him who had inflicted the horrific injuries on barman Martin Georgiev on May 29th 2005.
Michael Shields: parents' evidence swung release
(Wed 09/09)
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has revealed that it was evidence he heard in person from the parents of Jailed soccer fan Michael Shields that convinced him to grant a royal pardon.
Liverpool fan Michael Shields free with royal pardon
(Wed 09/09)
Jailed Liverpool Michael Shields is being released with a royal pardon his solicitor has confirmed.
Cheeky Liverpool cop defused "Communist paranoia"
(Tue 08/09)
Liverpool police used humour to debunk Communist paranoia over actor Sam Wanamaker when he appeared on stage in the city in the 1950s, it has emerged.
Beatles for sale... world braced for a new wave of Beatlemania
(Tue 08/09)
Record shops and internet retailers are bracing themselves for a new outbreak of Beatlemania with the re-issue of 14 "remastered" albums.
