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The Latest Breaking News from Kirkby

Nan stabbed to death was community champion who helped thousands of people

Karen Dempsey was stabbed to death while trying to break up a fight in a pub car park

Liverpool Echo

Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in Merseyside

Jamie Dempsey, 32, of Kirkby, has been charged.

The Independent UK

Family 'devastated' after 'beautiful and compassionate' nan stabbed to death

Karen's family have paid a heartfelt tribute to the 'vivacious' nan

Liverpool Echo

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Son of woman stabbed in Kirkby charged with her murder

He will appear at Merseyside Domestic Violence remand court on Thursday

Liverpool Echo

'Kirkby legend' stabbed to death while 'trying to do the right thing'

Karen was stabbed to death while trying to break up a fight

Liverpool Echo

Nan 'stabbed to death trying to break up fight' behind pub

The woman who was killed has been named locally as Kirkby nan Karen Dempsey

Liverpool Echo

Man, 21, arrested in 'County Lines' crackdown

The police raid took place in Kirkby this morning

Liverpool Echo

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Family's shock as cheeky thief caught on camera stealing hanging basket

A Kirkby mum noticed one of the flower displays was missing

Liverpool Echo

Taxi driver's wife and daughter gave him one last hug before crash death

Philip Roberts died when a van moved into the opposite lane and crashed into his car

Liverpool Echo

Road closures you need to know about as work continues on Kirkby station

There are more road closures and traffic measurements in the coming weeks

Liverpool Echo

Calls for more crossings on major Kirkby-in-Ashfield road where pedestrians 'take life into own hands' to cross

Residents in the area say trying to cross is 'just impossible'

Nottingham Post

Liverpool striker who is 'real threat' set for next step in Man City showdown

Liverpool take on Manchester City in a youngsters Premier League 2 clash at Kirkby this afternoon

Liverpool Echo

Manchester United's Tom Huddlestone opens £15m leisure centre in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

'The new swimming pool in Kirkby puts to an end to 87 years of hurt'

Nottingham Post

Statement as emergency services called to major building fire in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

It happened in the early hours

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Liverpool Echo

Driver came to the rescue after woman got on bus wearing her slippers

Alarm bells started ringing when the 74-year-old said she was 'going to meet her dad'

Liverpool Echo

What happened to Merseytram? The light-rail system proposed to link Merseyside

Merseytram was backed by the government in 2002 but they withdrew funding three years later

Liverpool Echo

Two charged with robbery and imitation of firearm after 'altercation' in Poundland store

The two Kirkby men will appear before the courts tomorrow

Liverpool Echo

Landmarks light up green in memory of beautiful Lee

Lee-Joshua Hodgson lost his battle with a rare form of cancer aged just four

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Hundreds line the streets as 'Kirkby's own superman' laid to rest

Lee-Joshua "touched the hearts" of everyone in Kirkby and beyond

Liverpool Echo

Heartbreak as 'real-life superhero' dies, aged 4, after cancer battle

Baby Lee touched the hearts of Liverpool and beyond as he became Kirkby's "real-life superhero"

Liverpool Echo

Third murder suspect named after teen Michael Toohey killed

The 18-year-old died after being attacked outside an internet cafe

Liverpool Echo

Four more arrested in murder investigation of teen Michael Toohey

Altogether police have arrested 15 people in connection with the murder

Liverpool Echo

Nan left in hospital corridor, pensioner attacked outside pub and major Kirkby route to close

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Thursday, June 30

Liverpool Echo

Major Kirkby route to close for five weeks as station works go on

Headbolt Lane station progress continues

Liverpool Echo

Council issues update on new Kirkby station as neighbours complain of loud noise

Residents reported being kept up all night due to the noise - but a new completion date has been given

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