Good morning, these are the latest ECHO headlines today.
Liverpool Women's bomber was approved by DWP despite not having right to stay in UK
The terrorist whose homemade bomb detonated outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital was granted a National Insurance number four years after having his first bid for asylum rejected.
The Department for Work and Pensions approved Emad Al Swealmeen’s application even though years earlier it was ruled he could not stay in the UK.
The decision could have made it easier for him to build the lifestyle that allowed him to plot and fund the ball bearing-filled device that came close to killing expectant mums and their babies.
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The ECHO can reveal Al Swealmeen was handed a National Insurance number by the DWP in November 2019.
At the time, he was living in specialist asylum accommodation in the Kensington area of Liverpool.
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Plans for new major Liverpool landmark
Liverpool could become home to a major new landmark building which could help pave the way in the city’s response to the climate crisis.
An addition to the Paddington Village site situated on the eastern gateway to the city, plans revealed for ‘Hemisphere’ outline its intentions to be Liverpool’s very first net zero carbon building.
Costing £35m to build, it would feature 116,000 square feet of innovative Grade A office space for health, education, science and tech occupiers.
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It is hoped that Hemisphere will create up to 800 new jobs in the knowledge sector and support up to 100 apprenticeships during its construction phase.
Read the full story here.
Penthouse with 'uninterrupted' seaside views for sale for £200,000
A penthouse apartment has come on the market in Merseyside that boasts views across the River Mersey.
The two bedroom flat, on Tower Promenade, is described as having 'fabulous' uninterrupted scenery right outside.
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From the property balcony, the new owner can look out over New Brighton, close to the famous Black Pearl, and take in the sea air.
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With handy links to a train station less than half a mile away, the flat is listed with Martin and Co estate agency for offers over £200,000.
According to Zoopla, the average property price paid in New Brighton over the last 12 months is £193,041.
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