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What happens to Ian Huntley's estate after prison attack death

The Soham killer died nine days after being brutally attacked at HMP Frankland

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Soham murders were horrific crime committed by a man with a 'time bomb waiting to go off'

Ian Huntley, who murdered Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, Cambridgeshire, has died in prison

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FTSE 100 slumps as oil prices surge in biggest weekly gain since 2020

London's FTSE 100 Index fell 1.2% on Friday as oil prices soared more than 25% this week in their biggest weekly gain since early 2020, with no swift resolution to the Middle East conflict in sight.

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UK in 'most dangerous period in decades' warns Armed Forces chief

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said Britain faces its most dangerous period in 30 years and rejected claims the military was unprepared for the Iran conflict

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Symptoms of hay fever could start earlier this year as Met Office warns 'plan ahead'

There are a number of practical steps you can take to minimise your exposure to pollen

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Little-known club in Speke that members say keeps them feeling young

The Liverpool Bridge Club has 150 members and welcomes people of all ability levels

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St Helens mum, 50, takes up cage fighting after being inspired by her little boy

Merseyside mum Tarita Gore had to fight every day of her young life and now she is fighting as a hobby

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Ian Huntley dies in hospital following prison workshop attack - live updates

The Soham killer was attacked with a metal bar during a workshop at the high-security prison

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Ian Huntley dies in hospital after prison attack

The Soham killer was attacked in HMP Frankland more than a week ago

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How Hartley's Village and St George's Hall feature in blockbuster Peaky Blinders film

Liverpool is once again at the heart of the Peaky Blinders film, which is available to watch in select cinemas before coming to Netflix on March 20

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Liverpool FC's title parade report says "our lives would be poorer for it" if they were to end

An independent assessment has been carried out into how the city council managed the event

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Midlands teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual assault believed to involve a child

National news: The teacher is not currently working at the school while police investigate

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BBC's This Life cast where are they now including Bridgerton, Coldwater and The Bill

This Life will return to screens to celebrate its 30th anniversary

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Sunny spells and warmer weather after chilly start to the weekend

Merseyside saw a layer of frost early on Saturday but sun and warmer weather is expected to come later in the day

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Toddler from Netherton dies unexpectedly

Adam Quirk said his son Freddie, who was treated at Alder Hey, "had such a short life but he touched so many people"

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ITV launches binge-worthy new drama Saviour filmed in Liverpool

Filming is underway in Liverpool for the upcoming legal thriller with cast and crew seen in Everton Park and the Georgian Quarter

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What you need to know as Merseyside councils raise your rates by highest amount

Both Liverpool and Knowsley Councils have confirmed they are putting up household rates

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£29 return flight from Liverpool to popular Italian city in April

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is ramping up its flights as the holiday season approaches

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New Brighton hopes to put on a good show if it wins Town of Culture £3m

New Brighton is going up against Birkenhead, Bootle, Prescot, and Widnes amongst other towns

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Mum told police she was being abused but they arrested her instead of him

Jade Kao was wrongfully locked in a police cell for hours