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Paedophile hid dark past from girlfriend but she's staying with him
A paedophile hid his dark past from a new girlfriend by lying about what he had been to prison for.
John Bishop moved into the woman's Wirral home and gave her one of two mobile phones he had bought.
The 47-year-old was present when she had family over for Christmas dinner, including a nine-year-old child.
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Liverpool Crown Court heard the woman only found out the truth when police tracked him down to her address.
But his lawyer revealed she is standing by Bishop - despite him being outed as a child sex predator.
Bishop previously admitted engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 16 and a series of offences of exposure at Worcester Crown Court.
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Fatal attack on beloved dog leaves 'huge gaping hole' in family's life
A heartbroken mum spoke of how her beloved pet dog had to be put down after it was reportedly attacked by two larger dogs while out for a walk.
Border terrier Ronnie was taking his daily exercise when the incident happened last Thursday afternoon (February 17), on the path behind Pool Hey in Stockbridge Village.
Owner Michelle Kilroe-Gibson said: "He was viciously attacked by two black greyhound type dogs who were off lead and not controlled by their owner.
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"My 79-year-old dad was walking him at the time and he said these two dogs came out of nowhere. The smaller one was chased off but the larger one just wouldn't let go.
"My dad ended up on the floor trying to get the dog off Ronnie, but he couldn't do it.
"The owner was there and was also trying to get the dog off. He was saying 'they've never done this before.'
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Reports of 'illegal lockdown party' at city centre apartments now seeking planning permission
There were reports of an 'illegal lockdown party' at a set of city centre apartments that could now be given full planning permission.
Plans have been submitted to Liverpool City Council, which could see three short term letting apartments at Number 7 Sweeting Street in the city centre given retrospective planning permission.
According to planning documents, the proposal site was converted to residential accommodation, creating three two-bed flats without planning permission - but this was retrospectively approved including specific conditions.
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But those conditions were not complied with and the apartments have been in use without the benefit of planning permission, as serviced apartments.
The applicant, listed in the planning papers as Luke Braithwaite, was issued with a letter from the council's planning enforcement team on August 18 2020 telling him that planning permission was required and that the use must stop.
A new application has now been submitted which seeks to retain the use of the building as three short-term letting apartments.
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