Good afternoon, these are the latest ECHO headlines on October 5.
Move for emergency review of 'appalling' Lime Street project after contractor's collapse
A move will be made tonight to push Liverpool Council into 'urgently reviewing' the controversial Lime Street revamp after the authority's contractor collapsed into administration.
Councillors have described the project as an 'appalling mess' and an emergency motion has been submitted to tonight's Environmental Select Committee.
That motion comes from Greenbank Labour Councillor Laura Robertson Collins, who quit her job as cabinet member for the environment in April in protest at the Lime Street upgrade.
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She and numerous other councillors are unhappy that the work - which will see Lime Street reduced to a single lane of traffic in each direction and creating more public space - will actually cut off south to north city bus routes.
Yesterday, it was confirmed that the council's main contractor on the Lime Street job, NMCN, had entered administration after failing to sign off its 2020 accounts and secure a re-financing of the business.
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Police hunt for man who may have information on gun crimes
Merseyside police are on the hunt for a man they believe can help them with an investigation into gun crimes.
Detectives have released an image and information about John Nicolaou, as they appeal to the public to help them find him.
A Merseyside police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for help to find a 33-year-old man who officers believe may be able to assist with enquiries into firearms offences.
"Detectives investigating firearms offences believe John Nicolaou, from Prescot, may have information that could help their investigation and are appealing for the public’s help to locate him."
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Liverpool woman made redundant in lockdown opens huge beauty HQ after 'giving up social life'
A Liverpool entrepreneur has opened a huge headquarters in the city, just months after starting her own beauty business during lockdown.
Ashley Wady lost her job during the coronavirus pandemic and went on to launch BOSSFACE, her signature product. It's a lightweight water-based gel with 15% Hyaluronic acid suitable for all skin types, tones and concerns which "increases the skin's hydration and creates a younger, fresher appearance".
Since its November 2020 launch, Ashley has experienced phenomenal success.
Now, the entrepreneur has opened a new 2,000 sq ft headquarters space - just 10 months after launching the brand.
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