The twelfth of May is National Limerick Day and the annual celebration of Edward Lear’s birthday.
Lear was an English artist, author, illustrator, musician and poet who is especially known for his funny limericks, a form of literature which he helped pioneer in the late 19th century.
A limerick is a short, five line, humorous poem that rhymes.
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The candidates to stand for election in Liverpool and Wirral areas have been confirmed ahead of polling day on 8th of June.
Liverpool
Garston and Halewood: Adam Marsden (Conservative); Lawrence Brown (Green); Maria Eagle (Labour) and Anna Martin (Liberal Democrat.
Wavetree: Denise Haddad (Conservative); Ted Grant (Green); Luciana Berger (Labour); Richard Kemp (Liberal Democrat) and Adam Heatherington (Independent).
Walton: Laura Evans (Conservative); Colm Feeley (Green); Dan Carden (Labour); Kris Brown (Liberal Democrat) and Terry May (Independent).
West Derby: Paul Richardson (Conservative); Will Ward (Green); Stephen Twigg (Labour); Steve Radford (Liberal); Paul Parr (Liberal Democrat); Graham Hughes (Independent).
Riverside: Pamela Hall (Conservative); Stephanie Pitchers (Green); Louise Ellman (Labour) and Tom Sebire (Liberal Democrat).
Wirral
Wirral West: Tony Caldeira (Conservative); John Coyne (Green); Margaret Greenwood (Labour) and Peter Reisdorf (Liberal Democrat).
Wirral South: Andy Livsey (Conservative); Lily Clough (Green); Angela Eagle (Labour); Paul Childs (Liberal Democrat); Debbie Caplin (UKIP).
Wallasey: Adam Sykes (Conservative); Mandi Roberts (Green); Alison McGovern (Labour) and Chris Carubia (Liberal Democrat).
Birkenhead: Stewart Gardiner (Conservative); Jayne Clough (Green); Frank Field (Labour) and Allan Brame (Liberal Democrat).
Decisions regarding the prosecution of key individuals responsible for the Hillsborough disaster and cover up could be made next month.
The Crown Prosecution Service were given a six month time frame to reach their decisions in January.
It is thought that police officers from South Yorkshire Police are especially liable to face criminal proceedings.
The CPS are currently analysing evidence supplied to them in the form of witness statements, photographs and video footage. A large proportion of said evidence has been provided by survivors of the disaster.
The families of the 96 victims and members of the emergency services have also provided testimonies.
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley enters into the final year of his contract shortly.
With a new deal yet to be penned, speculation is mounting that the England international could seek a move away from Merseyside.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed that the 23-year-old has received an offer from the club but is yet to commit to an extension.
He said: “I think it’s his responsibility and the responsibility of his agent to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ because that’s what the club needs to know because we can’t wait until the last moment.
“It’s not good for the player and it’s not good for the club.”
Koeman also confirmed that he and club Chairman Bill Kenwright have held a meeting to discuss the situation.
Barkley was recently involved in a Liverpool nightclub bust up with an unnamed man and fans are beginning to speculate that the midfielder could want a move away from the city where he attracts so much attention.
In six months time, Barkley will be able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with other clubs ahead of a potential bosman move next summer. Everton, although desperate to keep hold of the player, will be keen to cash in on Barkley if the alternative means losing him for nothing.
The England international could attract interest from clubs at the top end of the Premier League table, especially if he’s available on a free transfer.
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have all been linked with a move for Barkley in the sections of the press.
Roberto Firmino and Lucas Leiva are doubts for Liverpool’s premier league clash against West Ham United on Sunday.
Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp revealed in a press conference today that the Brazilian duo could both return to training before the fixture, but that they are unlikely feature at the London Stadium.
Lucas, who is Liverpool’s longest serving player, could train today after being hindered by a muscle problem. Firmino is likely to make a return tomorrow.
The 49-year-old German told the press: “Firmino felt a muscle so we have left him out of training. Lucas felt two different muscles.
“These players want to play. Lucas could be able to train today. For Roberto, it could be Saturday. We have to wait and give him as much time as possible.”
Klopp also revealed that he is optimistic that Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana could both play a prominent role after their respective injury troubles.
Reds’ fans will be hopeful that their side can pick up all three points in the capital to maintain distance between themselves and their top 4 rivals, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Meanwhile for the Hammers, former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has been ruled out. Midfielders Cheikhou Kouyate and Mark Noble, the captain, are both also sidelined.
West Ham are currently 12th in the Premier League table; both safe from relegation and unable to qualify for European football next season with two games remaining.
Joe Anderson says he will continue as city mayor if his bid to become a Member of Parliament fails.
Speaking for the first time since making his shock announcement yesterday – Mayor Anderson also said he backs Steve Rotheram “110%” in his bid to become the new Metro Mayor of the city region.
The seat – regarded as a very safe one for Labour – will become available if incumbent Steve Rotheram lands the Metro Mayor position in an election on May 4 as he would then not seek re-selection in Walton.
A decision on who will be Labour’s Walton candidate will be made by the party’s National Executive Committee but Mayor Anderson said a decision against him will not see him walk away from his current role.
Speaking to the Liverpool ECHO he said: “I was elected for four years, I have done a year and got three to go – we have got really exciting things happening now in the city and things we will announce shortly.
“The issue for me is trying to defend our city aginst the austerity measures that this government is continuing to impose on us and its that challenge that I want to take up and go to government, look them in the eye and argue that case. I know more than anybody the problems we will face in a few years.
“I would continue as mayor because not only have I got a platform to continue to use against austerity but I think my experience, my knowledge and the fact I have been the leader for seven years shows that we can get through this.”
Final preparations are being made for the service being held at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral this Saturday to mark the 28th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
Memorial services will no longer take place at Anfield at the request of the families belonging to the Hillsborough Family Support Group (HFSG), which organised them.
But from this year, the city’s two cathedrals will take it in turn to host simple and low-key services – an initiative of the Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Reverend Paul Bayes, and the Archbishop of Liverpool, the Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon, in liaison with Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson.
Margaret Aspinall, chair of the HFSG, recently told the ECHO: “While the Anfield service has now finished, at the request of the families belonging to the HFSG, who organised it, the city of Liverpool will obviously never forget the 96. And this annual service will give those people who wish to mark the anniversary in a formal way a chance to reflect in one of our two cathedrals.”
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Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has been contacted by police after he was the victim of an “unprovoked attack”.
Merseyside Police are investigating after footage circulating on social media showed the 23-year-old being hit in the face by a man in a bar.
The attack was not reported to police and Barkley was not seriously injured.
Liverpool bar Santa Chupitos, where the incident took place, said the member of staff responsible for leaking video footage had been sacked.
Barkley, who trained as normal with his team-mates on Monday, has played 22 times for England and was part of England’s most recent set-up.
The Liverpool-born player joined Everton as an 11-year-old and has made 173 first-team appearances.
A force spokesman said inquires into the incident were “ongoing”.
Keep your eyes peeled at the skies of Liverpool tonight as there will be a rare full moon showing its face.
On the night of Tuesday, April 11, the pink moon be fully visible but don’t be fooled by the name.
The Pink Moon isn’t actually coloured at all – the moon’s name comes from the pink flowers that spring around this time of year.
It’s name actually derives from the Native American practice of giving titles to full moons.
The reference comes from the moss pink herb, or wild ground phlox flower, which is widespread by spring.
But the moon isn’t just referred to as a pink moon, it is sometimes called a Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon or the Full Fish Moon.
It will look its most impressive when the skies are darkest in the middle of the night.
Steven Gerrard is set to take charge of Liverpool’s U18 team from next season.
The Reds legend has been working at the club’s Academy since January having taken a role across numerous age groups, but will take over the U18s in the summer
The 36-year-old, who has made no secret of his desire to enter full-time management, rejoined Liverpool in January to take up an academy coaching role at Kirkby.
Liverpool’s longest-serving captain, who won 114 caps for England, called time on his playing career four months ago when he left MLS side LA Galaxy after 18 months with the club.
Following his retirement, the former England captain turned down the chance to become MK Dons manager last November following talks with chairman Pete Winkelman, saying the challenge to replace Karl Robinson at the League One side came “a bit too soon”.
But now Gerrard, who made over 700 appearances for The Reds, is set to take the first step in his coaching career by taking charge of the Liverpool youngsters.
Gerrard’s impending appointment will trigger a reshuffle at the academy’s Kirkby base, with current Under-18 coach Neil Critchley potentially moving up to take charge of the Under-23s.
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