http://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/default.aspxen-gbMon, 8 Sep 2008 17:18:59 GMThttp://www.teletext.co.uk/images/Logo64x64.gifhttp://www.teletext.co.ukThere have been six million visits to cultural events in Liverpool in the first seven months of this year.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386543195" height="1" width="1"/>
Organisers of the Capital of Culture year Liverpool Culture Company said about a quarter of these people were first-time visitors to the city.

The firm's creative director Phil Redmond said: "It really sets the stage for the rest of the year."

]]>1b01df5b11a1c6daab47fb722c31c877http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386543195/Six+million+visit+city+events.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/1b01df5b11a1c6daab47fb722c31c877/Six+million+visit+city+events.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/1b01df5b11a1c6daab47fb722c31c877/Six+million+visit+city+events.aspxThe mother of two Manchester boys killed in a crash on the M6 in Staffs wept as she waited for the plea of the footballer charged over their deaths.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386589143" height="1" width="1"/>
Luke McCormick, 25, is accused of causing the deaths by dangerous driving of Arron Peak, 10, and Ben, eight.

The former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper will enter pleas at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after an adjournment.

]]>129f2624d729f7b23da4c463caec38c0http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386589143/Mother+cries+awaiting+plea.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/129f2624d729f7b23da4c463caec38c0/Mother+cries+awaiting+plea.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/129f2624d729f7b23da4c463caec38c0/Mother+cries+awaiting+plea.aspxThe parents of a teenager who was stabbed in Salford have said they hope their son&#39;s death will act as a warning to other youngsters.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386757025" height="1" width="1"/>
Courtney Eaton, 17, died after a fight near a petrol station forecourt.

Parents Lisa Diamond, 38, and Darren Eaton, 42, said: "We can only hope that Courtney's death shows other kids in the area what can happen."

]]>f9a3841a58d81e5bd7b0872fd59e582ehttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386757025/Victim's+parents+express+hope.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/f9a3841a58d81e5bd7b0872fd59e582e/Victim's+parents+express+hope.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/f9a3841a58d81e5bd7b0872fd59e582e/Victim's+parents+express+hope.aspxPolice have arrested a second youth over the murder of a 17-year-old Salford boy who was stabbed to death.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/385949604" height="1" width="1"/>
Courtney Eaton died following an altercation on a petrol station forecourt near his home in Winton.

A 17-year-old boy from Peel Green held on Saturday has been bailed and an 18-year-old man from Eccles is being questioned on suspicion of murder.

]]>1be0841da6e3108430ae7f97b2f16c0chttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/385949604/Second+arrest+over+stab+boy.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/1be0841da6e3108430ae7f97b2f16c0c/Second+arrest+over+stab+boy.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/1be0841da6e3108430ae7f97b2f16c0c/Second+arrest+over+stab+boy.aspxA 26-year-old man has been assaulted in St Helens in what police have described as a homophobic hate crime.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386561430" height="1" width="1"/>
He was near the Cafe Nero in Ormskirk Street when he was approached by two men and two women. One of the men punched him and verbally abused him.

Anyone who witnessed the assault or who has any information is asked to contact police on 0151 7776060.

]]>aa9b687a81b1fdde56437de42b01ca90http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386561430/Man+attacked+in+'hate+crime'.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/aa9b687a81b1fdde56437de42b01ca90/Man+attacked+in+'hate+crime'.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/aa9b687a81b1fdde56437de42b01ca90/Man+attacked+in+'hate+crime'.aspxMore than 100 people are rescued by firefighters in the North West every month, new figures have revealed.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386660444" height="1" width="1"/>
The Fire Brigades Union said more than 7,000 people were saved from fires and vehicle crashes between 1997 and 2006.

Latest statistics also reveal that over 10,000 people involved in road crashes were rescued by fire services in the region in the 10 years to 2005/6.

]]>4312eca5838786bb4956eeafe288ea59http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386660444/Fire+crews+save+50+a+month.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/4312eca5838786bb4956eeafe288ea59/Fire+crews+save+50+a+month.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/4312eca5838786bb4956eeafe288ea59/Fire+crews+save+50+a+month.aspxA 21-year-old woman will not be charged after a man was stabbed to death in Blackpool, police have said.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386757026" height="1" width="1"/>
After being stabbed, Greg Chamberlain, 26, was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead soon after he arrived.

Detectives in Blackpool launched a murder investigation but the Crown Prosecution Service said there was little prospect of a conviction.

]]>4a7923d65062b4c6328679fd1e21588fhttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386757026/Woman+will+not+be+charged.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/4a7923d65062b4c6328679fd1e21588f/Woman+will+not+be+charged.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/4a7923d65062b4c6328679fd1e21588f/Woman+will+not+be+charged.aspxThe Manchester family of two boys killed in a car crash must wait weeks to hear how an ex-footballer charged with causing their deaths will plead.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386743062" height="1" width="1"/>
Luke McCormick is charged over a crash on the M6 in Staffordshire which killed Arron and Ben Peak, from Partington.

The Plymouth Argyle player, 25, was to plead at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court but the case has been delayed four weeks.

]]>b8b1b3e42f741b595e3921cb97c73189http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386743062/Death+crash+family+face+wait.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/b8b1b3e42f741b595e3921cb97c73189/Death+crash+family+face+wait.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/b8b1b3e42f741b595e3921cb97c73189/Death+crash+family+face+wait.aspxA man has died in hospital from internal injuries after a motorbike he was on hit a lamppost in Wigan.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386638998" height="1" width="1"/>
Damien Aspey, 22, from the area, was on the bike with another man who was treated in hospital for minor injuries.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody for questioning.

]]>68a051c2c77ec6bd4bdad71bb7b08fbdhttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386638998/Motorbike+crash+kills+man.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/68a051c2c77ec6bd4bdad71bb7b08fbd/Motorbike+crash+kills+man.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/68a051c2c77ec6bd4bdad71bb7b08fbd/Motorbike+crash+kills+man.aspxManchester has come fourth in a UK-wide league table of local authorities which failed to collect a total of &#163;745m.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386647749" height="1" width="1"/>
Manchester had £12m uncollected in the past year, behind Glasgow (£22m), Birmingham (£16m) and Edinburgh (£13m).

A study of more than 400 councils by the GMB Union showed the UK-wide figure for the past year was slightly down on the previous year's total of £760m.

]]>a7fe471fb5f2f9a915c7a50b3d8e4c0chttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386647749/12m+tax+uncollected+in+city.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/a7fe471fb5f2f9a915c7a50b3d8e4c0c/12m+tax+uncollected+in+city.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/a7fe471fb5f2f9a915c7a50b3d8e4c0c/12m+tax+uncollected+in+city.aspxFamilies who have experienced stillbirth or losing their babies shortly after birth are being invited to a service at Royal Oldham Hospital.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386589144" height="1" width="1"/>
In its third year, the baby memorial service will be take place on Thursday September 18 at 7pm in the chapel in the Chalmers Keddie building.

It will include prayers, poems, hymns and the lighting of candles.

]]>72e7943fbcd5a0d7600ab4b7c319fd60http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~3/386589144/Prayer+service+for+babies.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/72e7943fbcd5a0d7600ab4b7c319fd60/Prayer+service+for+babies.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/north-west/72e7943fbcd5a0d7600ab4b7c319fd60/Prayer+service+for+babies.aspxA driver has been killed as his car was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry in Crewe.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/north-west/~4/386561431" height="1" width="1"/>
The 38-year-old Shropshire man was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision on the A500.

The lorry driver, a 39-year-old local man, injured his wrist. Police have issued an appeal to other motorists for witnesses or any information.

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