Good afternoon, these are the latest ECHO headlines on October 1.
Sir Paul McCartney's touching gift to the people of Liverpool
Sir Paul McCartney has sent a unique gift to the people of Liverpool which you will be able to see in the city centre tomorrow.
A green submarine will arrive in Liverpool ONE to help Sir Paul launch his new book.
The Beatles' legend has recently taken out cryptic ads in the Liverpool ECHO about a person called Grandude searching for Nandude.
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Grandude and Nandude are characters in his new children's picture book Grandude’s Green Submarine.
Sir Paul said: "I always said if people liked the first book and there was an appetite for more I would write some further adventures for Grandude – so he’s back and this time with his special invention, Grandude’s green submarine."
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Dad stole £34k from employer to pay off cocaine debts
A dad-of-four was jailed on his birthday after he swindled his employer out of more than £34,000 in order to meet his cocaine debts.
Robert Adamson turned to crime after his dealers made serious threats and his car was smashed up outside his home.
Adamson’s theft had an enormous impact on the small family based electrical contractors who employed him, putting at risk the jobs of the 25 employees.
He pointed out he had only been working for the firm for four months before beginning his dishonesty, which spanned two months until he suddenly walked out on his job.
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Superfast 212km digital network launched in Liverpool City Region
A 212km digital network has been launched in the Liverpool City Region - with hopes it will lead to an eventual £1 billion boost to the local economy.
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram today launched LCR Connects, a £30m joint venture, which will deliver ultrafast digital infrastructure across the city region.
Mayor Rotheram said: "When I was first elected, I made it a priority to make our region the most digitally connected anywhere in the country. Today we take a major step towards that, with the official launch of LCR Connect.
“Our region was at the heart of the first industrial revolution, and this project can put us at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution, creating thousands of jobs and ultimately generating £1bn for the local economy."
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