Bootle18 hrs agoCan Bootle-mania win over Town of Culture judges?The Merseyside town north of Liverpool is looking to be crowned the UK's first Town of Culture.18 hrs ago3 days agoKiller jailed for stabbing estranged wife in shopNimalarajah Mathiyaparanam had been "angry" he had not been invited to a family event, the court hears.3 days ago4 days agoMan admits murdering wife in shop stabbingNimalarajah Mathiyaparanam stabbed Nilani Nimalarajah 18 times in Bootle in June, the court hears.4 days ago4 days agoMan stabbed estranged wife 18 times, jury toldNimalarajah Mathiyaparanam, 47, denies murdering shopkeeper Nilani Nimalarajah, 44, in Bootle in June.4 days ago5 days agoBulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearingJon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023.5 days ago6 Jan 2026'Absolutely horrendous litter is harming our town'Families have been left fed up with huge piles of fly-tipping "on an industrial scale".6 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Man dies after being detained by policeThe 59-year-old collapsed and was treated at the scene in Bootle but later died.5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026'Loving dad' dies after Christmas Eve crashHe was driving his partner and young son when his car was in collision with an Audi, whose driver was arrested.5 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Ornament smashed over man's head in 'vicious attack'Two people are sentenced for the assault inside a man's home in Bootle, Merseyside in May.22 Dec 2025...
