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'UK Escobar's' close prison life with 'wonderful' Curtis Warren Andrew Pritchard was once Britain's biggest drug smuggler

Andrew Pritchard was once the most prolific drug smuggler in the UK.

He now works to keep young people out of gangs and help ex-cons rebuild their lives.

He shared memories of his prison friendship with Curtis Warren when he spoke to the @liverpoolecho.co.uk

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Andrew aide's Liverpool slur in emails with disgraced Jeffrey Epstein Andrew aide told Epstein: "Do NOT get out at Liverpool: P is horrendous!!!!!!"

David Stern made disparaging comments about Liverpool to Jeffrey Epstein while the convicted paedophile, human trafficker and rapist was in the city.

Stern was a close aide of former Prince Andrew.

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We found one of UK’s biggest ever illegal waste dumps A Liverpool ECHO investigation has unearthed "utterly shocking criminal activity”, causing serious concerns about the potential health impacts on the local community, and the enormous cost it will tak...

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A friendly neighbour, a famous painting and an investment gone wrong Special investigation: Three men claim they were promised grand returns on art deals pitched by their neighbour and friend that never materialised. The police said there was no case to answer

I've been working on this investigation for four months. It has taken a huge amount of effort amid ongoing legal battles.

One of the most fascinating tales I've ever covered.

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Harry was left to die in the street and buried without his heart Harry Begg, 19, was buried without his heart, which is being kept by Spanish authorities

Harry Begg was killed in an alleged hit-and-run in Tenerife.

Hours before his funeral, mum Nicola was told by the Spanish coroner that they still had Harry’s heart.

She told me: “The biggest part of Harry is stuck in Tenerife, where he was left like a dog to die in the road.”
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We spoke to people using 47p pill 'worse than heroin' Pregabalin was described &quot;<span id="docs-internal-guid-2c0aff21-7fff-4558-9efa-60695094464d">very easy to get, really dangerous, and addictive&quot;</span>

People experiencing homelessness in the city centre told me they had lost friends to pregabalin, a prescription substance involved in 11% of drug deaths nationally.

They told me they warn others about the pills, and how easy they are to get both on the street and online.

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Police remain days after house raided in 'human remains' probe A house on Douglas Road was raided on January 8 in a probe linked to human remains allegedly found in St Helens

Police still on street 12 days after house raided in 'human remains' probe

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Far-right agitator Ryan Ferguson's Instagram removed over threats Self-described far-right nationalist Ferguson shared a video to Instagram in which he called for a "civil war" and a "riot"

Ryan Ferguson called for violence against police officers in their own homes in a video shared to the platform.

He has spent time in jail for racially abusing a footballer and making false 999 calls.

The page had 10k followers and was headed with the hashtag ‘Britain white’.

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Controversial Hillsborough Law vote pulled after backlash Campaigners argued that the amendment on the table would allow those running the security services to decide whether to disclose information or not

Common sense finally prevails

'Illegal' and 'morally repugnant' practices follow Hooters closure Staff say they are waiting for pay packets and unpaid tips while the director plans to open up another business at the shuttered site

The former director of Hooters Liverpool has registered a new company, Water Street Hospitality Ltd, while workers have been told to go to the state for outstanding wages.

Staff are still waiting for tips and service charges owed since August.

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Menu from long-closed Sgt Pepper's Bistro shows lost 'dream' The concept menu offers a glimpse into 2003 plans for the restaurant

The world's most famous bus shelter has stood empty for 23 years after Sgt Pepper's Bistro closed.

Owner since 1989, Ray Maatook, wants to turn the building into a franchised fast-food restaurant.

A concept menu from 2003 offers a glimpse of what could have been.

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One man's 'dream' has 'blighted' area for 20 years "There are people waiting to take it, but once I release it, I cannot control it."

Penny Lane bus shelter, made world-famous by The Beatles, has stood empty for 23 years.

We asked the owner why.

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Pictures inside former Sgt. Pepper's Bistro closed for two decades For the first time in 23 years, the ECHO was granted access to the world-famous landmark

The famous Penny Lane bus shelter has been empty for 23 years.

For the first time, the ECHO was allowed inside.

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One man's 'dream' has 'blighted' area for 20 years "There are people waiting to take it, but once I release it, I cannot control it."

Ray Maatook told me he dreams of turning the world’s most famous bus shelter into a McDonald’s.

His plan has left the building empty and decaying for 23 years.

For the first time, we were granted access inside the closed Sgt Pepper’s Bistro to speak to him.

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Neo-nazi terrorist and paedophile Jack Renshaw attacked in prison Jack Renshaw was jailed for plotting to kill a then-Labour MP

Once the spokesperson for fascist group National Action, Renshaw was jailed for plotting to kill an MP in 2019.

The neo-nazi terrorist, also convicted of four counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, has now been attacked in prison, the MoJ confirmed. @liverpoolecho.co.uk

People can buy 150 pills for £20 on the street and it only takes one to kill you The prescription drug has been described as 'valium on steroids' and worse than heroin and crack cocaine when mixed with alcohol

The prescription drug has been described as 'valium on steroids' and worse than heroin and crack cocaine when mixed with alcohol

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Flowers laid at flats after man arrested for murder Police have been at the scene for three days

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My mum couldn't speak for herself, she must have been in agony An inquest is to be held into six deaths at the home

An inquest is to be held into the deaths of six people at a Runcorn care home
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Detectives remain at flats after human remains found Police are at the scene after human remains were found at a block of flats

Police are at the scene after human remains were found at a block of flats @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Suspect named after 'shots fired' during police chase Blanks were allegedly fired at police during a foot chase

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Liverpool dad killed after lorry overturned in high winds The lorry was hit by a strong gust of wind and rolled onto its side before crossing the metal barrier and ploughing into an oncoming car

Bogdan Popa was travelling from Liverpool to Scotland when he was killed in a crash @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Prime city site overlooking The Strand is decaying before our eyes Weeds are bursting the tarmac, gates are rusting — what is next for this "prime" city centre site?

Weeds are bursting the tarmac, gates are rusting — what is next for this "prime" city centre site a decade after being described as the "best urban redevelopment opportunity outside London".

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Prime city site overlooking The Strand is decaying before our eyes Weeds are bursting the tarmac, gates are rusting — what is next for this "prime" city centre site?

Prime city site overlooking The Strand is decaying before our eyes
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Man was scared of spending Christmas alone after losing home We visited one homeless shelter on Merseyside to find out how residents and staff will be spending Christmas

56 people will wake up at YMCA Wirral this Christmas morning
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Mum's tearful appeal as purse with precious photos dropped Eva Nolan lost one of her only pictures of daughter Keally, who died aged just 10 weeks

Eva Nolan lost daughter Keally aged 10 weeks in 1990
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Blood 'all over' shop floor after mass brawl breaks out in street Divyesh Patel was on his break when he heard shouting from the front of his shop

New Brighton legend Divyesh Patel was remarkably calm as he broke up the brawl.
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Winter light on Formby Beach

Family homeless at Christmas after devastating house fire Mum-of-two Claire heard a "little pop" from the kitchen before smoke filled the house

Claire Sayonas and her family, from Anfield, are homeless at Christmas after a house fire
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Spanish probe into teen’s death ongoing after two weeks Harry Begg was killed on December 1

Harry Begg, 19, from Kirkby, was killed in Tenerife more than two weeks ago. Spanish police continue to investigate.

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